Advertising Policy

1. Introduction

Journal of Sanitas et Salutem is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, scientific credibility, and editorial independence. This Advertising Policy governs the acceptance and display of advertisements to ensure that commercial interests do not compromise the journal’s mission or ethical standards.

2. General Principles

  • Advertisements must be lawful, ethical, and appropriate for a scientific and medical journal.

  • Advertising content must not influence editorial decisions, peer review, or publication outcomes.

  • A strict separation is maintained between advertising and editorial content.

3. Acceptable Advertisements

The journal may accept advertisements related to:

  • Academic books, journals, and scientific publications

  • Educational institutions and health-related academic programs

  • Scientific conferences, workshops, and seminars

  • Medical equipment, research tools, and academic software relevant to health sciences

All advertisements must be accurate, evidence-based, and not misleading.

4. Unacceptable Advertisements

Journal of Sanitas et Salutem does not accept advertisements that:

  • Promote illegal, unethical, or unapproved medical products

  • Contain false, exaggerated, or misleading health claims

  • Promote tobacco, illicit drugs, or harmful substances

  • Contain discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate content

  • Promote political parties or lobbying activities

  • Conflict with the journal’s ethical standards or mission

5. Editorial Independence

  • Acceptance of advertisements does not imply endorsement by the journal.

  • Advertisers have no influence on editorial content or peer review decisions.

  • Editors and reviewers involved in manuscript decisions are not involved in advertising activities.

6. Placement and Labeling

  • Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content.

  • Online advertisements are labeled as “Advertisement” or “Sponsored Content.”

  • Advertising placement must not disrupt the readability or accessibility of scholarly content.

7. Review and Approval

  • All advertisements are subject to review and approval by the journal management or Editor-in-Chief.

  • The journal reserves the right to reject, remove, or discontinue any advertisement at any time.

8. Conflict of Interest

  • Advertisements must not create real or perceived conflicts of interest.

  • Any potential conflict will be managed in accordance with the journal’s Conflict of Interest Policy.

9. Liability and Responsibility

  • Advertisers are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of their advertisements.

  • The journal is not liable for any claims arising from advertised products or services.

10. Policy Review

Journal of Sanitas et Salutem reserves the right to revise this Advertising Policy in line with evolving ethical standards and best practices in health and medical publishing.