LENKA Journal of Medical and Health Technology (LJMHT) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. To uphold these standards, all submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening using reliable plagiarism detection software before the peer review process begins.

Key Points:

• Manuscripts must be original and properly cite all sources.

• Manuscripts showing evidence of plagiarism, including copying from previously published works or self-plagiarism without proper citation, will be rejected immediately or returned to the author for revision.

• The acceptable similarity index threshold is generally set at 20% or lower, excluding references, quotations, and methodology text commonly used.

• In cases where plagiarism or unethical practices are detected after publication, the journal will take appropriate actions including retraction or correction, in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Author Responsibilities:

• Authors must ensure that their submission is free from plagiarism.

• Proper citations and acknowledgments must be given for all referenced work.

• Any overlap with prior publications must be disclosed at the time of submission.

By enforcing strict plagiarism screening, LJMHT ensures the publication of high-quality, original research that contributes valuable knowledge to the medical and health science community.