Publication Ethic

The Physiotherapy, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Science Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Department of Physiotherapy at Hasanuddin University. In both print and online formats, the journal upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and strictly prohibits plagiarism. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all individuals involved in the publication process, including authors, editor-in-chief, editorial board members, peer reviewers, and the publisher (Department of Physiotherapy, Hasanuddin University). The ethical framework follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Best Practice Guidelines for journal editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of scholarly articles in Physiotherapy, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Science Journal plays a fundamental role in advancing a structured and reputable body of knowledge. This reflects the quality and integrity of the authors’ research and the academic institutions that support them. Because peer-reviewed articles serve to validate and advance scientific inquiry, it is essential for all parties—authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and affiliated institutions—to adhere to a shared set of ethical standards throughout the publishing process.

As the publisher, the Department of Physiotherapy, Hasanuddin University, is fully committed to upholding ethical oversight at every stage of the publication process. We are dedicated to ensuring that editorial decisions remain free from the influence of advertising, reprints, or any form of commercial interest. Furthermore, the Department of Physiotherapy and Editorial Board will actively support communication and collaboration with other journals or publishers, whenever necessary, to maintain ethical standards.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief of the Physiotherapy, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Science Journal holds the final responsibility of determining which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication. This decision is based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, relevance to the field, and value to the research community. Editorial decisions are guided by the journal’s policies, and must comply with prevailing legal obligations, including those related to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. When needed, editors may consult with other editorial members or reviewers during the decision-making process.

Fair Practice

Editors will evaluate manuscripts solely based on their intellectual content, regardless of the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic background, nationality, or political views.

Confidentiality

The editors and editorial staff must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts. Disclosure of any manuscript content is permitted only to the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisors, and publisher, when appropriate.

 

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in the submitted manuscripts for their own research without obtaining explicit written permission from the authors.

 

Rijal, S.Ft., Physio., M.Kes., M.Sc., Ph.D

Editor-in-Chief,

The Physiotherapy Exercise and Rehabilitation Science Journal