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Submission Guidelines
Authors are kindly urged to adhere to the following submission guidelines for IJOP:
Signed Cover Letter: Please submit a cover letter adhering to the specified format. Your signature is required for validation- Format
Anonymized Manuscript: Ensure your manuscript is anonymized to maintain a double-blind review process. Remove any author-identifying information from the document.
Copyright Licensing Form: Format
Authors are encouraged to thoroughly review these documents. In case of any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Manuscripts lacking either the cover letter or copyright licensing form will not be considered for review.
Definition of Authorship
We define authorship as per COPE guidelines. The minimum requirements for authorship, common to all definitions, are:
By submitting your manuscript to this journal, you affirm that both you and the other authors linked to the manuscript adhere to the criteria for authorship.
Conflicts of Interest Statement
A conflict of interest arises in a manuscript when the author is associated with activities that might unduly influence their judgment, regardless of whether this influence occurs. Financial connections with industry, such as employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, grants, or expert testimony, either personally or through immediate family, are typically regarded as significant competing interests. Should such conflicts exist, authors are required to disclose them during manuscript submission.
Statement on the Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Scientific Writing
The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, is allowed solely for the enhancement of language and not for deriving insights and/or commentary. This usage must be thoroughly documented in the methods section. It is imperative that AI is not credited or listed as an author.
All studies involving human and animal subjects must address ethical considerations:
In the case of identifiable photographs and/or medical data of research subjects, particularly minors and deceased individuals, informed consent should be obtained from the subject themselves, legal guardians, or next of kin respectively. Please see attached format for the consent form. The identity of the patient in clinical photographs should be masked by suitable methods and any sensitive medical data should be anonymized. The format can be accessed here: Format
Funding Sources
Authors must disclose all financial and material support received for the research, providing details such as grant number and funding agency.
Type of Article and Manuscript Format
Submitted manuscripts can be original research, case reports, or review articles. For guidelines on the type of articles please see - Type of Articles
Recommended format for manuscripts can be accessed- Format
Given the extensive reach of IJOP, it is recommended that authors thoroughly address the following questions to ensure their research resonates with a diverse audience, including physiology professionals, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers. Having clear takeaways from the research will improve its relevance and citeability. Authors are requested to address and summarize each of these in the Discussion/Conclusion section:
By addressing these key points, authors can significantly enhance the impact and clarity of their research, making it more valuable to the contemporary physiology community and beyond
A manuscript will be reviewed for possible publication with the understanding that it is being submitted exclusively to IJOP and has not been published, simultaneously submitted, or accepted for publication elsewhere. The journal requires that authors authorize one among them (the corresponding author) to communicate with the journal regarding all matters related to the manuscript. All received manuscripts are duly acknowledged.
Upon submission, editors initially review all manuscripts for suitability for formal review. Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage if they lack originality, have serious scientific or technical flaws, fail to convey a significant message, lack relevance to contemporary physiology, or do not conform to the journal's guidelines. The initial screening decision will typically be communicated within one week of submission completion.
We are dedicated to upholding elevated editorial standards and maintaining the integrity of our journal. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our rigorous peer review process, which typically takes 4-5 weeks. Here is an overview of the evaluation process your manuscript will undergo post-submission:
Submitting the Manuscript: We encourage you to submit the manuscript through the OJS platform as it maintains transparency and visibility of the publication process. In case you are unable to submit on OJS, you can email us your manuscripts at [email protected].
Relevance to the Aim and Scope: If your article aligns with the journal's scope, it will proceed; otherwise, the editor may suggest incorporating a relevant lens or may reject your article.
Rejection Reasons:
10% Plagiarism (we use paid Similarity Check/iThenticate services and will check each manuscript)
Peer Review Process: Upon the editor's approval, a double-blind peer review will be initiated, involving subject matter experts. Following the review, your manuscript will be returned with comments.
Author Addresses Comments: Implement necessary revisions based on peer review comments and resubmit the revised manuscript to the editor.
Intimation of Acceptance: If the editor is satisfied, you will be informed of your manuscript's acceptance, along with details about the publication timeline. Manuscript handling charges will be required, and an acceptance letter will be issued.
Pre-Release: Before publication, you will receive a pre-release version of your article. Please review it thoroughly and communicate any essential changes to us.
Double-Blind Peer Review Guidelines
We require an anonymized manuscript for our double-blind peer review process, meaning that author information will be concealed from peer reviewers. When submitting your manuscript, please eliminate any identifying details, such as author's names or affiliations. Additionally, ensure that the manuscript is appropriately prepared for double-blind review by following these guidelines:
Change in Authorship or Contributorship
Once an article has been submitted into our system and the review process is underway, modifications to authorship cannot be accommodated. However, if there arises a necessity to alter authors or adjust the order of contributorship pre-publication, we require explicit consent from all the authors. This consent should be provided either through official email addresses or by submitting a no-objection certificate on their institution's letterhead.
If there is a change in authorship or contributorship post-publication, we will follow the same process of needing explicit consent from all authors. We can make the authorship and contributorship changes on platforms controlled by us, primarily the journal website and OJS, but cannot guarantee that the changes will be reflected in third-party platforms and databases that index the journal.
Article Withdrawal Process
You can withdraw your article at any time pre-publication. However, we may not be able to issue you a full refund, especially if your article has been through the review process since we have invested resources in the review process. We will evaluate refunds on a case-by-case basis and may issue refunds to authors under financial duress. We recommend you inform us about your intention to withdraw as soon as possible.
Publication Charges Policy
We operate Open Access publications, implying that we do not charge for online subscriptions to our journal. Our primary goal is to establish high-quality multidisciplinary research platforms. The deliberate choice of adopting an open-access model is driven by the intention to eliminate cost barriers for researchers, especially those based in developing countries, enabling unrestricted access to top-tier research.
To sustain the quality of our journal, nominal publication fees are charged to authors. These fees contribute to covering essential costs associated with maintaining a high-standard publication. Key expense areas include:
While we typically do not offer fee waivers or discounts due to these operational costs, we recognize that researchers, particularly in developing countries, may face financial constraints. In light of this, we are open to considering waivers and discounts on a case-by-case basis.
If you are in a situation where financial considerations may pose challenges, we encourage you to reach out to us, explaining your circumstances. We have previously granted fee waivers to researchers facing conditions such as: