About the Journal

Journal of Wound Research and Technology (JWRT) (eISSN: 3048-0043) is a Gold Open Access journal for wound care professionals. The journal publishes all aspects of the promotion, prevention, and treatment of wounds and associated skin conditions to improve patient care. With topics spanning surgery, endocrinology, dermatology, vascular care, oncology, nursing, technology, radiotherapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, modality therapy, and podiatry, JWRT serves a broad multidisciplinary readership including physicians, surgeons, nurses, midwives, podiatrists, physical therapists, radiotherapists, oncologists, and occupational therapists.

The Journal of Wound Research and Technology (JWRT) is a scholarly journal operating under the Gold Open Access model. It was established in May 2024 to provide a platform for academic research and scholarly discussion in wound care, with particular attention to Asian perspectives and regional insights.

JWRT is an official publication co-produced by the Indonesia Wound Care Clinician Association (InWCCA East Java) and Commanditaire Vennootschap Indonesian Science Media, Indonesia.

Indonesian Science Media provides sponsorship and funding support to JWRT and operates with a mission to advance education, health, information technology, and community social empowerment. Official License of Establishment No: AHU-0018410-AH.01.14 was issued by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia, with Notarial Deed No: 02 dated 28 February 2025.

The designations “Department of Publication” and “Indonesian Science Media Publisher” refer to the same publication-focused department within Indonesian Science Media.

JWRT has been indexed in Google Scholar. Articles published after 1 May 2024 are eligible for indexing in this platform.

This journal follows guidance from COPE and ICMJE in addressing all aspects of publication ethics and research misconduct. All studies must be conducted to a high ethical standard and must adhere to relevant local and international regulations, including the Declaration of Helsinki for research involving humans and applicable standards for animal research.

JWRT applies ethical standards for publishers, editors, authors, and reviewers. The publisher does not interfere with editorial integrity and only supports timely publication.

For Editors

• Editors are responsible for every article published in JWRT.
• Editors assist authors in following the Instructions for Authors adapted from ICMJE.
• Editors may communicate with other editors or reviewers in making final decisions.
• Editors must evaluate manuscripts objectively and without discrimination.
• Editors must preserve confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest appropriately.
• Editors follow COPE flowcharts in cases of suspected misconduct or disputed authorship.

For Reviewers

• Reviewers should comment on ethical concerns and possible misconduct.
• Reviewers should complete reviews in a timely manner or notify the editor if unable to do so.
• Reviewers must keep manuscripts confidential.
• Reviewers should decline review when conflicts of interest exist.

For Authors

• Authors must ensure originality, accurate citation, and ethical conduct of the work.
• Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and salami publication are strictly prohibited.
• Authors must meet appropriate authorship criteria and disclose conflicts of interest.
• Authors must protect participant identity and provide ethics approval, informed consent, and other supporting documentation where required.
• Authors must provide data or explanations if concerns about fabrication or falsification arise.

The decision to publish a paper is based on editorial assessment and peer review. Initially, all manuscripts are assessed by the editorial committee to determine whether they should proceed to peer review or receive a rapid editorial decision. Rejection at this stage is generally based on lack of novelty, insufficient scientific merit, or poor relevance to the journal’s scope.

Initial Editorial Assessment: The primary considerations are scope, compliance with author guidelines, and language quality. Authors may normally expect a decision from this stage within 1–2 weeks of submission.

Review Process: Manuscripts that pass initial assessment are sent to at least two peer reviewers selected according to subject expertise. JWRT applies a double-blind peer review system. Reviewers are generally expected to complete each review round within three weeks.

Decision-Making Process: Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations. If recommendations differ substantially, the editor may invite a third reviewer. The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial committee.

Journal of Wound Research and Technology is a biannual journal published twice a year, with issues scheduled for publication in May and November.

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

This journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

The journal content is preserved through a long-term digital archiving system to support preservation, restoration, and continuing access.

Manuscript Submission: Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word format. Figures, illustrations, and images should be included in the manuscript file. Authors must submit manuscripts directly through the JWRT website. Manuscripts submitted by email or hard copy will be automatically rejected.

Manuscript Publishing: Final publication decisions are made by the Editorial Board after considering peer reviewer recommendations. Manuscript revision remains the responsibility of the authors.

JWRT follows COPE guidance and does not tolerate plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism before the review process begins.

Article Submission: USD 0.00. JWRT does not charge any fee for manuscript submission.

Article Publication: USD 30.00 per accepted manuscript.

The publication fee is charged only after editorial acceptance. The journal may consider individual waiver requests submitted during the submission process.

A decision on waiver requests is normally communicated within two working days.