Aims and scope
VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy publishes original research, peer-reviewed articles, Case reports, book review, and review articles in an open-access format. Accepted articles span the full extent of physical therapy and the health sciences. The journal evaluates the research methods of each article for validity and accepts articles solely on the basis of the research.
VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy offers authors a continuous-publication format and global distribution for their research via VIMSJPT Online. All articles are professionally copyedited and typeset to ensure quality.
Those who should submit to the VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy include:
- Authors who want their articles to receive quality reviews and efficient production.
- Authors who want their articles to receive free, broad, and global distribution on a powerful, highly discoverable publishing platform.
- Authors who want or need their articles to be open access because of university or UGC mandates.
Open Access Publication and Creative Commons Licensing
Open Access (OA) publication allows research outputs to be freely accessible online to anyone, removing barriers such as subscription fees. It promotes the global dissemination of knowledge, fostering collaboration and innovation. Authors often retain copyright while granting specific usage rights through a Creative Commons (CC) license.
Open Access ensures free and unrestricted access to published works online, enabling anyone to read, download, and share the content. Under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, users can copy, distribute, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided they credit the original author(s) and indicate any modifications. Commercial use is not permitted without additional permissions.
