About the Journal

 

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. All submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been previously published.

Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Guidelines in overseeing all aspects of publication ethics. The ethical responsibilities described below apply to all parties involved in the publication process, including editors, reviewers, authors, the website administrator, and the publisher. The fundamental ethical values upheld are:

  1. Neutrality – freedom from conflicts of interest in the management of publications.
  2. Justice – granting authorship to those who meet established authorship criteria.
  3. Honesty – ensuring publications are free from duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism (DF2P).

Duties of the Editor-in-Chief

  • Ensure legal compliance and clear journal management policies.
  • Define the journal scope, editorial board membership, and publication frequency.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Oversee policy updates and communicate them to authors, editors, reviewers, and readers.
  • Ensure regular and timely publication.
  • Facilitate collaboration with scientific, funding, policy, and marketing partners.
  • Ensure continuous improvement of journal quality.

Duties of the Editorial Team

  • Educate authors about ethical publication practices.
  • Assess manuscripts for clarity, relevance, and adherence to journal guidelines.
  • Assign manuscripts to qualified reviewers and oversee the peer-review process.
  • Maintain objectivity and confidentiality throughout the editorial process.
  • Manage corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when needed.
  • Prevent discriminatory or harmful content and ensure respect for ethical standards.
  • Respond to ethical complaints following COPE flowcharts.
  • Make objective final decisions on accepted manuscripts and ensure correct formatting/layout prior to publication.

Duties of Reviewers (Bestari Partners)

  • Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased feedback on manuscripts.
  • Evaluate the manuscript's contribution to scientific knowledge and the appropriateness for Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Avoid personal criticism and focus on the scientific content.
  • Maintain confidentiality and not use manuscript contents for personal advantage.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review assignments when conflicts exist.

Duties of Authors

  • Submit original work that has not been published and is not under review elsewhere.
  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification. Properly cite all sources.
  • Disclose all potential conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  • Ensure all listed authors meet authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript.
  • Obtain and provide ethical approval documentation for research involving humans or animals.
  • Promptly notify the editor of significant errors in published work and cooperate with corrections or retractions when necessary.

Website Administrator Duties

  • Manage the journal website and ensure system functionality (e.g., OJS configuration).
  • Configure system options, manage user accounts, and upload accepted manuscripts.
  • Maintain regular backups, record journal statistics, and ensure site security.

Handling of Misconduct

Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation follows the COPE flowcharts and best practices when handling allegations of misconduct, including but not limited to:

  • Plagiarism and duplicate publication
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Authorship disputes
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Complaints and appeals

When an allegation is raised, Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will investigate promptly and fairly, and may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions as appropriate.

Contact

For questions about publication ethics, complaints, or appeals, please contact the Editor-in-Chief at: editor.indojournalpmr@gmail.com.

This policy is reviewed periodically and updated as needed to reflect current best practice in scholarly publishing.