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Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation— Peer-reviewed — Published biannually (June & December)
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About the Journal
Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation publishes original research, review articles, and case reports in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Manuscripts must be written in English and adhere to the policies below.
Article types
Original Articles (Research Papers)
Original research in basic or applied medical and health sciences. Recommended sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. Provide sufficient detail on statistical methods to allow replication.
Review Articles
Critical or systematic reviews that summarize current evidence and identify gaps. Suggested structure: Introduction, Main Content, Discussion, Conclusion.
Case Reports
Concise reports of important or rare clinical cases. Suggested structure: Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion. Obtain written consent for identifiable patient information.
Manuscript formatting
- Language: English.
- Paper size: Letter (8.5 × 11 in), 1" margins.
- Font: Times New Roman 12 pt for the title, 10 pt for the main text , singgle-spaced.
- Order of pages: Title page, Abstracts, Text, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, Figures.
- Page numbers: lower-right corner, starting from title page.
- Length: typically 4,000 – 6,000 words.
Title page
The title page must include:
- Full manuscript title (concise and informative).
- Running title (? 40 characters including spaces).
- Full names and affiliations of all authors.
- Corresponding author: postal address, telephone, fax (if any), and email.
Abstract & Keywords
Provide an abstract in English (max. 250 words). For research articles use a structured abstract with Background/Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion. For reviews and case reports an unstructured abstract is acceptable. Include 3–10 keywords (preferably MeSH terms).
Main manuscript sections
Introduction
Describe background, significance, and objectives. Include citations.
Methods
Describe study design, participants/materials, setting (place & time), sampling and sample size, measurements and instruments, procedures, statistical analysis, and ethical approval (institutional review board).
Results
Present findings clearly and in logical order. Do not repeat tables/figures in full within the text; highlight key findings and place tables/figures where first referenced.
Discussion and Conclusion
Interpret results in relation to existing literature, discuss strengths and limitations, provide implications and recommendations, and conclude concisely—do not introduce new data in the conclusion.
Tables & Figures
Tables and figures must be placed on separate pages within the submission file. High-resolution figure files should be uploaded as supplementary materials. Number all tables and figures sequentially in the order they appear in the manuscript and provide concise, descriptive captions. A maximum of five (5) tables and figures in total is permitted.
Image quality: minimum 300 dpi for photographs; 600 dpi for line art. Preferred formats: JPEG, TIFF, EPS. Diagnostic images (X-rays, pathology) should use 5 × 7 inch prints or equivalent.
Statistical methods
Describe statistical analyses in the Methods section, define all abbreviations and symbols, and state software used (including version).
Acknowledgments
List funding sources, institutional support, and individuals who contributed but do not meet authorship criteria.
References
Use Vancouver style. Number references in order of appearance. List up to six authors; if more than six, list the first six followed by et al..
Recommended: 10–25 references (at least 80% journal articles). Prefer recent literature (within 10 years). Authors are encouraged to use reference managers (Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote).
Publication ethics & peer review
IJPMR follows COPE best practices. Submissions are screened for plagiarism and undergo peer review. Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding. Human studies require ethical approval and informed consent; identifiable patient images require written permission.
Author fees
This journal charges the following author fees.
Author fee charge :
The Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation does not charge any submission fees. Authors will only incur an Article Processing Charge (APC) if the manuscript is accepted for publication.
The APC is IDR 750,000, which covers:
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Editorial and peer-review management
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Copyediting and proofreading
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Typesetting and layout
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Online hosting and long-term archiving
Payment Policy:
Payment is requested only after the manuscript is accepted. Authors must complete the payment via bank transfer to:
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Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI)
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Account Number: 7320051236
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Account Name: PP PERDOSRI
At this time, the journal does not offer APC waivers.
Manuscript submission
Submit via our OJS online submission system. If necessary, manuscripts may be submitted by email to: editor.indojournalpmr@gmail.com
Contact person: Nurul Amira
Secretariat: Indonesian Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association
Jl. Betok I No.37, Pulo Gadung, Jakarta Timur 13220, Indonesia
Phone/Fax: +62 21 47866390
Additional notes for DOAJ compliance
- Include an explicit statement about open access and the journal's license (e.g., CC BY). If applicable, state article processing charges (APC) or that there are none.
- Provide a separate Publication Ethics page detailing editors' responsibilities, reviewers' responsibilities, and appeals/retraction policies.
- Provide the peer review model (single-blind, double-blind, or open) and an estimated review timeline.
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