Publication Ethics Statement

The Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (JNPR) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. This Publication Ethics Statement outlines the responsibilities of authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability in the publication process. JNPR aligns with ethical principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA).

Responsibilities of Authors

• Ensure submissions are original, properly cited, and free of plagiarism.
• Disclose all sources of financial support and potential conflicts of interest.
• Provide clear authorship and contributorship details, ensuring only those with significant input are listed as authors.
• Ensure research involving humans or animals adheres to ethical standards and includes institutional ethics approval.
• Promptly report significant errors in their published work and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially, providing constructive feedback.
• Identify unethical practices such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation.
• Declare conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary.
• Complete reviews in a timely manner and respect confidentiality.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Make impartial decisions based solely on academic merit and relevance.
• Ensure peer review is conducted fairly and confidentially.
• Address allegations of misconduct according to COPE guidelines.
• Disclose conflicts of interest and maintain editorial independence.
• Publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

Publisher’s Role

The publisher, Peertechz Publications Pvt. Ltd., ensures the integrity of the publication process by providing editors with the resources needed to carry out their duties. The publisher does not interfere with editorial decisions and works to uphold ethical publishing standards globally.

Research Misconduct

Misconduct includes plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, and improper authorship. Allegations are investigated thoroughly, and sanctions may include manuscript rejection, retraction, or reporting to institutional authorities.

Corrections and Retractions

• Corrections: Issued when minor errors are discovered that do not compromise the overall findings.
• Retractions: Applied in cases of major errors, fraud, or unethical research practices.
• Expressions of Concern: Published when investigations are ongoing.

Data Sharing and Transparency

Authors are encouraged to deposit supporting data in recognized repositories and include proper citations in manuscripts. This ensures reproducibility and transparency in physiotherapy and rehabilitation research.

Conflict of Interest

All parties involved in the publication process must disclose conflicts of interest. These disclosures are published with the article to provide transparency for readers.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions with a reasoned explanation. Complaints related to the peer review process, ethics, or editorial misconduct are handled according to COPE procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does JNPR allow preprints?

Yes, provided that preprints are disclosed during submission. The final accepted version must undergo peer review before publication.

What happens if misconduct is found after publication?

JNPR follows COPE retraction guidelines, and corrective measures such as retractions or corrections will be applied transparently.

How does JNPR ensure reviewer impartiality?

We implement a double-blind peer review process where the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

Are conflicts of interest published with articles?

Yes. All disclosed conflicts of interest are listed with the final article to ensure transparency.