Submission Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation

The Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (JNPR) provides a streamlined submission process through the Open Journal Systems (OJS). To ensure smooth handling of manuscripts, authors are advised to carefully review the following submission and preparation guidelines.

Submission Checklist

Before submitting, ensure that:

• The manuscript is prepared in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
• The text is double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, with margins of 2.5 cm.
• All figures are high resolution (300 dpi) and uploaded as separate files.
• Tables are editable (not images) and embedded in the manuscript file.
• References are formatted in NLM style.
• Ethics approval and informed consent statements are included where relevant.
• Conflicts of interest and funding sources are disclosed.

Manuscript Categories

JNPR accepts the following article types:

Manuscript Sections

• Title Page: Title, author details, affiliations, ORCID IDs, corresponding author’s email and phone number.
• Abstract: 250–300 words (structured for research papers).
• Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords for indexing.
• Introduction: Context, objectives, and rationale of the study.
• Methods: Sufficient detail for reproducibility, including ethical approvals.
• Results: Clear, concise presentation of findings.
• Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with literature, limitations, and implications.
• Conclusion: Final summary and clinical/research impact.
• Acknowledgments: Optional.
• References: Must follow NLM citation style.

Figures and Tables

• Each figure must be numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
• Legends should be concise and descriptive.
• Tables should be editable text, not images.
• All figures/tables must be cited in the text sequentially.

References

References should be formatted according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) style. Examples:

• Journal: Brown K, Smith J. Advances in rehabilitation science. J Phys Ther Rehabil. 2022;12(3):145–152.
• Book: Green M. Principles of Physiotherapy. New York: Academic Press; 2020.

Ethical Considerations

Authors must include:

• Statement of ethical approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee.
• Patient consent for case reports and identifiable images.
• Animal research compliance with international animal care standards.

Submission Process

Authors must submit via the JNPR OJS portal. Submissions undergo initial editorial review, plagiarism screening, and double-blind peer review.

Supplementary Materials

Datasets, audio, video, and additional files may be submitted as supplementary material. These are published alongside the article to enhance transparency and reproducibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit the same manuscript to another journal simultaneously?

No. Simultaneous submissions are considered unethical and may lead to rejection.

Do I need to anonymize my manuscript for peer review?

Yes. JNPR follows a double-blind peer review process. Author names should be removed from the main manuscript file before submission.

How long does the review process take?

The average turnaround time is 3–6 weeks, depending on reviewer availability.

Does JNPR accept preprint submissions?

Yes. Preprints are accepted provided they are disclosed at the time of submission.