Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (MKMI) adheres to high ethical standards in publishing and follows guidelines issued by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of publication. Submission of a manuscript implies that all authors have read and approved the content, and that the work conforms to the journal's ethical policies and standards.

Anyone may submit an original work to MKMI, provided they hold the copyright to the work or have obtained the necessary permissions from the copyright holder(s). Authors must confirm that the manuscript is original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.

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All articles published in MKMI are freely accessible online to read and download immediately upon publication. The journal is committed to open access, with the aim of increasing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of scholarly work. To support sustainable open access, the journal charges an article processing charge (APC) for each accepted manuscript. For more information, please refer to the Author Guidelines page.

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Authors retain the copyright of their work. Upon publication, authors grant MKMI a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article. This arrangement ensures that authors remain copyright holders while the journal disseminates the work under an open license.

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All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This license allows users to copy, distribute, display, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and any derivative works are shared under the same license.

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MKMI accepts advertisements with strict policies to ensure they remain independent from editorial decisions. Advertisements must be truthful, clearly identifiable, and not harmful to health. The journal reserves the right to decline any advertising that could damage the journal's reputation. Advertising complaints should be directed to journal.mkmi@unhas.ac.id.

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All authors are required to provide accurate and complete information about their institutional affiliations at the time of the manuscript submission. For research articles, authors must list the institutional affiliation where the research was approved, supported, or conducted. For non-research articles, authors should list their current institutional affiliation at the time of submission.

Misrepresentation of affiliation is considered a form of misconduct and will be addressed in accordance with the journal's ethical policies, including investigation and communication with relevant institutions if necessary.

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Authors should recognize individuals who contributed to the development of the manuscript but do not meet the criteria for authorship. All acknowledgments must be truthful, specific, and accurately reflect the contributions or support received. Falsely attributing support or contributions is considered unethical and may lead to corrective actions.

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From 2026, all authors are required to disclose any sources of financial support received in connection with the work reported in the manuscript in a separate section titled "Funding." If no funding was received, authors must explicitly state: "The authors received no funding for this work." Transparency regarding funding sources supports the integrity of the research and enables readers to assess potential conflicts of interest.

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Authorship Criteria
Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported research should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author
The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all authors listed have approved the final version and that the authorship list accurately reflects contributions.

Contribution Details
For manuscripts with multiple authors, the journal requires a brief contribution statement clearly outlining each author's specific roles.

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All references cited in the manuscript should be accurately documented according to the journal's reference style. Authors must ensure that every citation is relevant and verifiable. Authors are responsible for avoiding citation manipulation or excessive self-citation. For more guidance, authors are encouraged to review the COPE discussion on citation manipulation.

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All authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their manuscript at the time of submission. A conflict of interest exists when personal, financial, or other secondary interests could be perceived to influence the objectivity of their work. Authors must disclose all relevant conflicts in the manuscript's disclosure statement. Failure to disclose conflicts may result in rejection, correction, or retraction.

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The journal is committed to the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. Corrections are issued for errors that affect interpretation. Expressions of Concern may be issued when there is credible suspicion of misconduct under investigation. Retractions are issued when research is unreliable due to misconduct or honest error that fundamentally undermines findings. When an author discovers a significant error in their own published work, they must promptly notify the journal.

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All submitted manuscripts are considered confidential material. The journal is committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of all parties involved in the publication process. Manuscripts will only be accessible to authorized individuals involved in processing, peer review, and publication.

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The journal values transparency and reproducibility. While a data availability statement is not mandatory, the journal strongly encourages authors to share their data whenever possible and to provide access to data on reasonable request, in accordance with ethical and legal requirements.

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In alignment with COPE guidelines, any misconduct will be taken seriously. Types of misconduct include:

• Data Fabrication and Falsification
• Image Manipulation
• Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism)
• Duplicate Submission and Publication
• Salami Slicing (Fragmentation)
• Citation Manipulation
• Improper Authorship Practices

The journal employs rigorous screening measures, including manual checks and anti-plagiarism software such as iThenticate and Turnitin.

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Research Involving Humans: Should be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Authors must obtain ethical approvals from an appropriate IRB or ethics committee.

Research Involving Animals: Should be conducted in accordance with internationally accepted ethical standards and guidelines for animal welfare.

Consent for Participation: All research involving human participants must be conducted with their informed consent. Signed consent forms must be retained by authors.

Consent for Publication: For manuscripts containing identifying information, authors must obtain written informed consent for publication.

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Visual elements should be clear and relevant. All images should be original or properly credited. Digital image manipulation must be done ethically without misrepresenting data. All figures and images must always be properly cited to acknowledge their original source.

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All manuscripts undergo an editorial review followed by a double-blind peer review process. The editors do not disclose reviewer identities to authors, nor author identities to reviewers.

Typically, manuscripts are reviewed by two to three experts who assess scientific soundness, coherence, originality, and clarity. Based on reviewer reports, the editorial board will make one of the following decisions:

• Accepted: Ready for publication, with or without minor revisions.
• Revisions Required: Minor errors need correction.
• Resubmission Needed: Major revisions required; additional review needed.
• Rejected: Declined due to lack of originality or major technical issues.

The time for a final decision varies depending on review cycles and reviewer availability.

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The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts without peer review at the initial screening stage if they do not meet basic requirements or fall outside the journal's scope. Typical grounds for desk rejection include:

• Manuscripts that do not adhere to the journal's scope and aims
• Submissions that are incomplete or poorly formatted
• Lack of originality or substantial overlap with previously published work
• Insufficient scientific rigor or methodological flaws
• Non-compliance with ethical standards

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Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. All submitted manuscripts are subjected to similarity checks using anti-plagiarism software such as iThenticate and Turnitin. Manuscripts with unacceptable levels of overlap will be rejected or require revision. The journal reserves the right to investigate suspected cases of misconduct and take appropriate actions, including retraction.

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Appeals should be based on new evidence not previously considered. Complaints regarding authorship disputes, conflicts of interest, or the peer review process should be directed to the Editors-in-Chief, who will investigate in line with COPE guidelines.

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The journal provides a channel for post-publication discussions through direct communications with the editorial office. Readers may share comments, critiques, or concerns regarding published articles. All communications will be reviewed by the editorial team and appropriate actions taken in line with COPE guidelines.

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Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscript prior to formal publication by submitting a written request to the editorial office. Once withdrawal is approved, no further editorial work will proceed. After formal publication, retraction procedures apply.

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Editors are permitted to submit manuscripts; however, they must recuse themselves from any involvement in the peer review process. The editorial handling will be delegated to an independent member of the editorial board. The proportion of articles with an editor as author must not exceed 20% in each issue.

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MKMI allows and encourages authors to deposit all versions of their manuscripts in repositories of their choice without embargo. Permitted versions include: Preprint, Author's Accepted Manuscript (AAM), and Published Article / Version of Record (VoR). Deposited versions must include full attribution to the published article and be shared under the same license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

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Authors are responsible for ensuring that any third-party material included in their submissions has the necessary rights and permissions for reuse. All third-party material must be in the public domain, available under a compatible license, or accompanied by explicit written permission from the copyright holder.

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Authors' Use of AI: Should be primarily to improve language and readability. AI should not replace core scholarly tasks. Authors are required to disclose the use of AI in their manuscripts.

Use of AI in Peer Review: The use of generative AI by reviewers during manuscript assessment is not permitted to protect confidentiality and impartiality.

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The journal encourages authors to follow established reporting guidelines: CONSORT (randomized controlled trials), STROBE (observational studies), PRISMA (systematic reviews and meta-analyses). Visit the EQUATOR Network for guidance.

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Special issues focus on emerging topics. Guest Editors may be nominated based on their expertise. Manuscripts submitted for special issues follow the same review process as regular issues. All papers submitted by editors for a special issue must undergo an independent review process.

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For questions regarding these policies, contact the editorial office at journal.mkmi@unhas.ac.id

Last updated: March 2026