About the Journal
Publisher
Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari
Managing Department
TLM Department
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Language
English / Indonesian
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Introduction
The Journal of Medical Laboratory Diagnostics (JMLD) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal managed by the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology (TLM), Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari. JMLD provides a scholarly platform for researchers, laboratory scientists, medical technologists, and clinical practitioners to publish original research, reviews, and case studies that advance diagnostic science and clinical laboratory practice. This page summarizes the key editorial policies governing the journal — each linked policy is detailed further on its dedicated page.
Editorial Policy Directory
Focus and Scope
JMLD covers clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, histopathology, and related laboratory sciences.
Peer Review Process
Manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review across at least two evaluation rounds before an editorial decision is issued.
Publication Ethics
JMLD adheres to COPE principles governing the responsibilities of editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher.
Plagiarism Screening
Every manuscript is screened with iThenticate prior to review to verify originality and proper attribution.
Open Access Policy
All articles are published under Gold Open Access with a CC BY 4.0 license, free to read, download, and share.
Article Processing Charge
JMLD charges no submission fee and no publication fee (Rp 0.00) to any author.
Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright of their work and grant JMLD the right of first publication under CC BY 4.0.
Journal History
Founded by the TLM Department of Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari to advance medical laboratory diagnostic science.
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Sponsorship Disclosure
JMLD is fully funded and institutionally supported by Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari through the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology. The journal receives no external commercial sponsorship, ensuring editorial decisions remain free from financial influence or conflicts of interest.
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Privacy Statement
Names and email addresses entered in this journal's submission and review system will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of JMLD and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party without explicit consent.
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Archiving and Preservation
JMLD is committed to the long-term digital preservation of its published content. [State here whether JMLD participates in LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), or another archival system, and update this section once preservation arrangements are confirmed.]
JMLD — Advancing Diagnostic Science for Better Health
Department of Medical Laboratory Technology (TLM), Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari
