Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. To ensure the authenticity of submitted manuscripts, the journal implements a strict plagiarism policy supported by advanced detection tools and clear ethical guidelines.

Plagiarism Detection:
All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening using Turnitin or equivalent plagiarism detection software. The system compares the submitted content with an extensive database of academic publications, web content, and other sources to identify similarities and potential plagiarism.

Authors' Responsibility:
Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. By submitting a manuscript to MPPKI, authors confirm that the content is entirely original, appropriately cites all sources, and does not contain any form of plagiarism.

Forms of Plagiarism:

• Copying text verbatim from other sources without proper citation.
• Paraphrasing or rephrasing others’ ideas without appropriate acknowledgment.
• Self-plagiarism, including republishing one’s own previously published work without citation or permission.
• Using images, tables, graphs, or other visual elements without proper attribution or authorization.

Policy Enforcement:
If plagiarism is identified at any stage of the editorial process, the following actions will be taken:

• The corresponding author will be notified and requested to provide clarification or make necessary corrections.
• The manuscript may be returned to the author for revision or rejected outright, depending on the severity of the case.
• In cases of serious or repeated plagiarism, the editorial board reserves the right to reject the manuscript permanently and inform the author’s affiliated institution.

Appeal Process:
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions related to plagiarism. Appeals must include supporting evidence clarifying the originality of the work. The editorial board will review the appeal and make a final, binding decision.

Policy Review:
MPPKI is committed to maintaining academic integrity and transparency. This plagiarism policy may be updated periodically to reflect best practices in academic publishing. Authors are encouraged to review this policy regularly.