Indian Journal of Physical Therapy

An International Journal

Author Guidelines for Indian Journal of Physical Therapy (IJOPT)

The Indian Journal of Physical Therapy (IJOPT) welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications related to the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process.

1. Manuscript Submission:

  • All manuscripts must be submitted online via the official email: editor.ijopt@gmail.com

  • Submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the manuscript’s significance and originality.

  • Manuscripts should be in English and formatted according to IJOPT standards.

2. Manuscript Format:

Manuscripts should be prepared using the following structure:

  • Title Page: Title, author(s) name, affiliation(s), and corresponding author's contact details.

  • Abstract: A concise summary (150-250 words) highlighting objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions.

  • Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords.

  • Introduction: Background, significance, and objectives of the study.

  • Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology ensuring reproducibility.

  • Results: Presentation of findings with appropriate tables/figures.

  • Discussion: Interpretation of results, limitations, and future directions.

  • Conclusion: Summary of key findings.

  • References: Cited in APA style, ensuring relevance and accuracy.

3. Formatting Guidelines:

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

  • Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12pt, Line Spacing: 1.5

  • Figures and tables should be numbered sequentially and appropriately labeled.

  • Abbreviations must be defined at first mention.

4. Ethical Considerations:

  • Authors must adhere to ethical research standards and provide necessary ethical approvals.

  • Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable, and all submissions will undergo plagiarism checks.

  • Informed consent must be obtained for studies involving human participants.

5. Authorship Criteria:

All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

6. Peer Review Process:

  • All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.

  • The review process typically takes 6-8 weeks.

  • Authors will receive feedback and may be required to make revisions before final acceptance.

7. Article Processing Charges (APC):

A mandatory article processing charge of INR 2000 /- for Indian Author and $ 50 for International Author must be paid at the time of submission to initiate the review process. Payment details are provided in article submission page.

8. Copyright and Licensing:

Upon acceptance, authors must sign a copyright transfer agreement granting IJOPT the rights to publish the article.

9. Submission Checklist:

Before submission, ensure the following:

  • Manuscript prepared as per guidelines.

  • Ethical approval and conflict of interest statement included.

  • All tables/figures are properly cited.

For further inquiries, please contact us at editor.ijopt@gmail.com or visit our website: https://ijopt.co.in/.