The Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics (JHPO) aims to promote high-quality research and scholarly articles in the fields of Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics. As an open-access journal, Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics provides a platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in these areas. The following editorial policy outlines the principles and guidelines followed by Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics:

1. Scope: Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, commentaries, and perspectives in various disciplines related to medical and pharmaceutical sciences. These may include, but are not limited to, clinical research, drug discovery and development, Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Spine and Spinal deformities, Pediatric orthopaedics, limb reconstruction procedures, hand surgery, and orthopaedic oncology, medical education, and healthcare management.

2. Quality Standards: Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics is committed to maintaining rigorous quality standards. All submitted manuscripts are subject to a thorough peer-review process by experts in the relevant field. The journal follows a double-blind review system to ensure impartial evaluation. The criteria for publication consideration include scientific soundness, originality, clarity, and significance of the findings.

3. Open Access: Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics is an open-access journal, meaning that all articles published are freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall barriers. This allows for maximum visibility, accessibility, and dissemination of research, ensuring a wider impact and engagement within the scientific community and beyond.

4. Authorship and Ethical Considerations: Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics adheres to internationally accepted guidelines for authorship and publication ethics. All authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and agree to the publication of the manuscript. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and other unethical practices are strictly prohibited. The journal also encourages authors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from their research or affiliations.

5. Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain the copyright of their published work in Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics. The journal operates under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY), which allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the published work, provided the original source is properly cited.

6. Editorial Independence: Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics maintains editorial independence and ensures that decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection are based solely on the scientific merit of the work. The journal's editorial team, reviewers, and editors are committed to unbiased evaluations and avoid any conflicts of interest that may compromise the integrity of the publication process.

7. Correction and Retraction: Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics takes responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of published articles. If any significant errors or misconduct are identified post-publication, the journal will consider publishing corrections, errata, or retractions as necessary, following established guidelines and recommendations.

8. Journal Archiving: Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics acknowledges the importance of preserving research outputs for future reference. The journal utilizes digital archiving services and platforms to ensure the long-term accessibility and availability of published articles.

9. Editorial Updates: The editorial policy of Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics may be periodically reviewed and updated to align with evolving standards and best practices in scientific publishing. Any changes to the policy will be communicated transparently on the journal's website.

Journal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics encourages authors, researchers, and readers to familiarize themselves with these editorial policies to facilitate a smooth and efficient publication process. The journal remains dedicated to facilitating the dissemination of valuable research and contributing to the advancement of medical and pharmaceutical sciences. 

For detailed submission guidelines and instructions, please refer to the "Instructions for Authors" section on theJournal of Health Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics website: https://jhporesearch.com/index.php/1/instructions-to-author