Management

The Spectrum Journal of Physical Therapy (SJPT) is managed and published by PulseCore Health and Research Innovations, recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the Research & Development section.

Editorial Structure

• Editor-in-Chief – Responsible for overall editorial leadership, quality assurance, and final publication decisions.
• Managing Editor – Handles daily journal operations, correspondence with authors and reviewers, and technical oversight.
• Associate Editors – Assist in supervising peer review, special issues, and section-specific manuscripts.
• Editorial Board Members – Provide expertise, guide journal policy, and contribute to maintaining academic quality.
• Advisory Board – Offers strategic guidance and ensures alignment with international research standards.
• Technical & Production Team – Ensures smooth functioning of the OJS platform, copyediting, typesetting, and online publication.

Peer Review Management

SJPT follows a double-blind peer review process managed through OJS. Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field of physiotherapy before publication.

Ethics & Transparency

The management adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and maintains strict policies on research integrity, plagiarism screening, conflict of interest, and transparency in editorial decision-making.