Each manuscript is reviewed by the editors, and if of a sufficient standard, sent for double blind reviewed by at least one editorial board members as chosen by the journal team based on their expertise. In the reviewing process, there are at least two reviewers for each manuscript for the related topic. Judgement from the first reviewer will be the main priority on which the editor will make their decision, if there are only two reviewers. Three weeks will be needed for reviewer to complete one round of the reviewing process. Generally, the candidate of the reviewers will be chosen based on their reputation in the international publication number and the study quality. For the next step, the editor sends an invitation letter to each candidate of the reviewer. After the candidate of the reviewer has been informed of their availability for the reviewing process, the editor can create an account for each reviewer and then send manuscript by OJS. All of the reviewing process is done by way of a double-blind review and is managed by the editor in OJS. The result may be accepting submission, revision required, resubmit for review, resubmit elsewhere, and decline submission. The sending author is given opportunity to correct the article on the basis of suggestion received from the reviewer. Certain information of whether the article is accepted and published or refused is given to the sending author in written. These processes take avarage 12 weeks until publish.

 

Article Review and Acceptance Process

Every manuscript submitted must undergo the editorial and peer review process in accordance with the journal’s procedures. The journal does not offer a fast-track service or expedited publication process. A Letter of Acceptance (LoA) is only issued once the manuscript has completed the review process, all necessary revisions have been carried out by the author, and the editor has determined that the article is suitable for acceptance. Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee that the article will be accepted or published.

 

Post-Publication Discussion Policy

Jurnal Keterapian Fisik encourages readers, researchers, and members of the scientific community to submit comments, questions, and scientific critiques regarding articles that have been published in the journal. This policy aims to promote scientific transparency, maintain publication integrity, and support the advancement of knowledge and professional practice in physiotherapy, acupuncture, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, speech therapy, health education, and related health sciences.

The following rules apply to post-publication discussions:

1.      Submission of Comments and Scientific Critiques. Readers may submit comments, questions, or scientific critiques concerning published articles through the official communication channels of Jurnal Keterapian Fisik. All submissions must be relevant to the article, expressed professionally, and supported by scientific evidence where appropriate.

2.      Editorial Assessment. The editorial team will evaluate submitted comments based on their relevance, scientific merit, factual accuracy, and compliance with publication ethics. The editor reserves the right to decline comments that do not meet these requirements.

3.      Authors’ Right to Respond. Authors may be given the opportunity to respond to comments or critiques concerning their published work. Responses must be objective, evidence-based, and professionally written.

4.      Ethical Conduct. All participants must maintain respectful and constructive academic communication. Comments containing personal attacks, discriminatory language, insults, or unsupported allegations will not be accepted.

5.      Reporting Research Misconduct. If a discussion raises concerns about plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, violations of research ethics, or other forms of research misconduct, the editor will investigate the matter in accordance with the research integrity and publication ethics policies of Jurnal Keterapian Fisik.

6.      Transparency and Confidentiality. Post-publication discussions will be handled fairly, objectively, and transparently, while protecting confidential information in accordance with applicable publication ethics standards.

Jurnal Keterapian Fisik is committed to addressing post-publication discussions responsibly to maintain the quality, credibility, and integrity of its published scholarly work.

 

Correction and Retraction Policy

Jurnal Keterapian Fisik is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of its published articles. The journal follows a responsible editorial process for handling errors, concerns, and research misconduct identified after publication.

1. Corrections

Corrections may be issued when errors are identified in a published article that affect the accuracy, clarity, or interpretation of the content but do not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions. Requests for corrections may be submitted by authors, readers, or other relevant parties. The editor will assess the nature and significance of the reported error before deciding whether a correction is necessary. Approved corrections will be published transparently and linked to the original article.

2. Retractions

A published article may be retracted when there is clear evidence of serious problems that undermine its reliability or integrity. Grounds for retraction may include data fabrication, data falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, serious ethical violations, or other forms of research misconduct. Retraction decisions will be based on a careful editorial assessment and, where appropriate, consultation with the authors' institutions or other relevant authorities.

3. Editorial Assessment and Author Response

The editorial team will investigate reported concerns objectively and fairly. Authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond to allegations or provide clarification before a final decision is made, except where immediate action is necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

4. Publication of Corrections and Retractions

Correction and retraction notices will clearly identify the affected article, explain the reason for the action, and be linked to the original publication. Retracted articles will remain accessible where appropriate to preserve the scholarly record, but their retracted status will be clearly indicated. Retraction notices will be freely accessible to readers.

5. Expression of Concern

When substantial concerns have been raised but an investigation remains inconclusive, Jurnal Keterapian Fisik may publish an expression of concern to alert readers while further assessment is conducted.

All decisions regarding corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern will be made by the editorial team in accordance with publication ethics principles and relevant guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).