About the Journal

Physio Journal of Manual and Exercises Medicine (PJMEM)

Physio Journal of Manual and Exercises Medicine (PJMEM) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of physiotherapy through rigorous research, clinical innovation, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Published by PhysioSolution Indonesia, PJMEM provides a scholarly platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and students to disseminate high-quality scientific knowledge addressing contemporary challenges in movement, function, rehabilitation, physical performance, and health.

The journal embraces a multidisciplinary and translational perspective, connecting fundamental scientific discoveries with clinically relevant applications in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Its scope encompasses, but is not limited to, manual therapy, exercise medicine, neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, pain science, movement science, therapeutic exercise, electrophysical agents, biomechanics, mechanobiology, mechanotransduction, clinical reasoning, rehabilitation technology, and evidence-based physiotherapy practice.

PJMEM welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, meta-analyses, clinical studies, methodological studies, case-based scholarly reports, theoretical and conceptual articles, and other scholarly contributions that demonstrate methodological rigor, scientific relevance, and potential clinical significance. Particular emphasis is placed on research that strengthens the connection between biological mechanisms, movement science, therapeutic interventions, patient-centered care, and measurable clinical outcomes.

1. Scientific and Clinical Focus

PJMEM seeks to promote research that advances understanding of how physiological, biomechanical, neurophysiological, and molecular mechanisms interact with therapeutic interventions to influence human movement, function, recovery, and health. The journal encourages contributions that integrate scientific evidence, clinical reasoning, technological innovation, and patient-centered rehabilitation.

Through this approach, PJMEM aims to contribute to the continuous development of physiotherapy as an evidence-informed health profession and to facilitate meaningful dialogue between basic science, clinical research, education, and professional practice.

2. Peer Review and Editorial Standards

All manuscripts submitted to PJMEM undergo an editorial assessment followed, where appropriate, by a rigorous peer-review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant field. Editorial decisions are based on the scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, ethical integrity, relevance, and contribution of the manuscript to the field.

PJMEM is committed to maintaining editorial independence, academic integrity, transparency, fairness, and confidentiality throughout the publication process. The journal does not guarantee manuscript acceptance or predetermined publication timelines. Its editorial and peer-review practices are designed to uphold internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing.

3. Open Access Policy

PJMEM is committed to promoting broad and equitable access to scientific knowledge. The journal provides readers with access to its scholarly content through an open-access publishing model, enabling researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and other interested readers to access published research without subscription barriers.

4. Copyright and Licensing

Copyright and licensing arrangements are stated transparently for authors and readers. Authors retain copyright of their scholarly work [if this is the journal's actual policy], while granting PJMEM the necessary rights to publish and disseminate the article. Published articles should clearly identify the applicable copyright holder and licensing terms.

5. Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

PJMEM is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency, and responsible scholarly communication. The journal expects authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the editorial board to adhere to internationally recognized principles of responsible research and publication.

The journal maintains policies addressing authorship and contributorship, conflicts of interest, plagiarism, research misconduct, data integrity, ethical approval, informed consent, corrections and retractions, complaints and appeals, peer-review confidentiality, and post-publication concerns.

PJMEM does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data, inappropriate image manipulation, duplicate publication, unethical authorship practices, citation manipulation, or other forms of research and publication misconduct. Allegations of misconduct are handled in accordance with applicable editorial policies and recognized publication-ethics principles. COPE's transparency principles specifically emphasize clear policies concerning misconduct, authorship, competing interests, data sharing, ethical oversight, intellectual property, corrections, and post-publication discussion.

6. Editorial Independence and Transparency

The editorial decisions of PJMEM are based on scholarly merit, scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, relevance, and ethical integrity. Editorial decisions are not influenced by the nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, religion, political views, or other personal characteristics of authors.

The journal maintains a clearly identified editorial structure, including the names and institutional affiliations of its editors and editorial board members. Ownership, management, editorial responsibilities, and relevant publishing policies are communicated transparently to readers, authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders.

7. Archiving and Long-Term Preservation

PJMEM recognizes the importance of ensuring the long-term accessibility and preservation of the scholarly record. The journal is committed to maintaining appropriate digital preservation and archiving mechanisms to safeguard published content against potential loss and to ensure continued scholarly access.

8. Privacy Statement

PJMEM respects the privacy and confidentiality of all authors, reviewers, editors, and website users. Personal information collected through the journal's submission, peer-review, registration, or communication systems is used solely for legitimate editorial, publishing, administrative, and scholarly purposes.

Personal information will not be disclosed to third parties except where disclosure is required for legitimate publishing operations, legal obligations, or other circumstances permitted under applicable regulations. Information submitted for peer review will be treated confidentially in accordance with the journal's peer-review policy.

9. Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure

PJMEM maintains editorial independence from commercial, institutional, or other external interests. 

PJMEM does not accept advertising or sponsorship that may influence editorial decisions, peer-review processes, or the scientific content of published articles.

10. Article Processing Charges and Publication Fees

If APCs apply, the exact amount, applicable article types, payment conditions, and any waiver or reduction policy should be stated clearly before manuscript submission. Publishing costs should be transparent and easily accessible to prospective authors.

11. History of the Journal

Physio Journal of Manual and Exercises Medicine (PJMEM) was established as a scholarly platform dedicated to advancing research and professional knowledge in physiotherapy, manual therapy, exercise medicine, and rehabilitation. The journal was developed in response to the growing need for an interdisciplinary scientific forum capable of connecting emerging research evidence with contemporary clinical practice.

Through its commitment to scientific rigor, methodological transparency, clinical relevance, and innovation, PJMEM seeks to become a sustainable international platform for the dissemination and exchange of knowledge across physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences.

12. Our Commitment

PJMEM is founded on the principle that the advancement of physiotherapy requires a continuous dialogue between scientific discovery, clinical expertise, technological innovation, and human-centered care.

The journal therefore seeks not merely to disseminate research, but to contribute to the development of a scientifically grounded and clinically responsive physiotherapy profession. By connecting researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging scholars across disciplines and geographical boundaries, PJMEM aims to support the advancement of knowledge that ultimately contributes to better movement, improved function, enhanced rehabilitation outcomes, and healthier lives.