Plagiarism Screening

The Journal of Medical Mechatronics (JMM) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. To ensure the authenticity of all published work, every submitted manuscript undergoes rigorous plagiarism screening using advanced plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate). This process identifies any potential overlaps with previously published material, including text recycling, unattributed sources, or self-plagiarism.

Manuscripts found to contain unacceptable levels of similarity (>15-20%) or unattributed content will be either rejected or returned to authors for revision, with clear feedback on required corrections. Proper citation of sources and ethical reuse of one’s own prior work (with disclosure) are mandatory. Exceptions may apply for common terminology or standard methodologies, but deliberate plagiarism in any form will result in immediate rejection and may lead to notification of the author’s institution.

JMM is committed to fostering ethical scholarship and transparent research practices. Authors are encouraged to review COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines on plagiarism before submission. By maintaining strict plagiarism screening protocols, we protect the credibility of published research and support a fair, trustworthy academic environment in medical mechatronics.