Advertising and Sponsorship Policy

The Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM) is committed to maintaining editorial independence, transparency, and the integrity of the scholarly publishing process.

Advertising, sponsorship, commercial support, or financial contributions shall not influence editorial decisions, peer review, publication ethics, or the scientific content published in the journal.

This policy establishes the principles governing advertising and sponsorship to ensure that all editorial decisions remain free from commercial influence.

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1. Purpose

The objectives of this policy are to:

  • Safeguard editorial independence.

  • Promote transparency regarding commercial relationships.

  • Prevent conflicts of interest.

  • Maintain scientific integrity.

  • Ensure compliance with international publishing standards.

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2. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on:

  • Scientific quality.

  • Originality.

  • Methodological rigor.

  • Ethical compliance.

  • Relevance to the journal's scope.

Editorial decisions shall not be influenced by:

  • Advertisers.

  • Sponsors.

  • Commercial organizations.

  • Funding agencies.

  • Institutional affiliations.

  • Personal or financial interests.

The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over editorial decisions.

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3. Advertising Principles

Where advertising is accepted, it must:

  • Be legal and truthful.

  • Be clearly distinguishable from editorial content.

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Not mislead readers.

  • Respect professional and ethical standards.

Advertisements must never appear in a manner that suggests endorsement by JAIIM, its editors, reviewers, Editorial Board members, or Novadex Publications.

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4. Separation of Advertising and Editorial Content

Editorial content and advertising are maintained as completely separate activities.

Advertisements shall not:

  • Influence manuscript evaluation.

  • Affect editorial decisions.

  • Be integrated into scholarly articles.

  • Be presented as peer-reviewed content.

  • Be designed to resemble editorial material.

Readers should always be able to distinguish advertising from editorial content.

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5. Sponsorship

JAIIM may receive sponsorship for educational activities, conferences, special issues, or journal development.

Any sponsorship must not influence:

  • Editorial policies.

  • Peer review.

  • Manuscript selection.

  • Publication decisions.

  • Editorial independence.

Where sponsorship is received, appropriate disclosure will be provided whenever applicable.

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6. Prohibited Advertising

The journal reserves the right to reject advertisements that:

  • Are false or misleading.

  • Promote illegal products or services.

  • Contain discriminatory or offensive content.

  • Conflict with the journal's mission or ethical standards.

  • Could compromise the journal's reputation or independence.

Acceptance of an advertisement does not imply endorsement of the advertised product or service.

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7. Responsibilities of Advertisers

Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that submitted advertising materials:

  • Are accurate.

  • Comply with applicable laws.

  • Respect intellectual property rights.

  • Do not contain misleading claims.

  • Meet ethical marketing standards.

Advertisers remain solely responsible for the content of their advertisements.

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8. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • Editorial decisions remain independent.

  • Advertising does not influence peer review.

  • Potential conflicts of interest are appropriately managed.

  • Scientific integrity is maintained at all times.

Editors shall not participate in advertising decisions that could compromise editorial independence.

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9. Responsibilities of the Publisher

Novadex Publications is responsible for:

  • Implementing this policy.

  • Maintaining clear separation between editorial and commercial activities.

  • Ensuring transparency regarding sponsorship arrangements.

  • Protecting the editorial independence of JAIIM.

  • Reviewing advertising practices periodically to ensure compliance with ethical standards.

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10. Conflict of Interest

Any financial or commercial relationship relating to advertising or sponsorship that could reasonably be perceived as influencing editorial decisions must be disclosed and managed appropriately.

Editors, Editorial Board members, reviewers, and authors must comply with the journal's Conflict of Interest Policy.

Transparency is essential to maintaining trust in the journal's editorial processes.

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11. Sponsored Supplements and Special Issues

JAIIM may publish sponsored supplements or special issues that address topics of scientific or clinical importance.

Where applicable:

  • The source of financial support will be clearly disclosed.

  • Sponsorship will not influence editorial decisions.

  • All manuscripts will undergo the journal's standard editorial assessment and double-blind peer review process.

  • Guest Editors must comply with the journal's Editorial Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy.

  • The Editor-in-Chief retains final authority over publication decisions.

Transparency regarding sponsorship is essential to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

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12. Product and Service Claims

Advertisements appearing on the journal website or within journal-related materials do not constitute endorsement by:

  • Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM)

  • Novadex Publications

  • Editor-in-Chief

  • Editors

  • Editorial Board

  • Reviewers

The journal does not verify or guarantee the accuracy, safety, effectiveness, or quality of products or services advertised.

Readers are encouraged to independently evaluate all claims before making professional or purchasing decisions.

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13. Digital Advertising

Any digital advertising displayed on the journal website shall comply with this policy.

Digital advertisements:

  • Must be clearly identifiable as advertisements.

  • Must not interfere with article readability or website functionality.

  • Must not collect personal information without appropriate consent.

  • Must not contain malicious software or misleading links.

  • Must comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

Editorial content shall remain visually and functionally distinct from advertising content.

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14. Policy Violations

JAIIM reserves the right to reject, suspend, or remove advertisements that violate this policy or are otherwise inconsistent with the journal's mission and ethical standards.

Violations may include:

  • Misleading or deceptive advertising.

  • Unsubstantiated scientific or medical claims.

  • Offensive or discriminatory content.

  • Promotion of unlawful products or services.

  • Failure to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

Where necessary, the Publisher may terminate advertising agreements without prior notice.

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15. Policy Review

JAIIM periodically reviews this Advertising and Sponsorship Policy to ensure alignment with international publishing standards and ethical best practices.

Updates may reflect recommendations issued by:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

  • World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)

  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)

The most current version of this policy will be available on the journal website.

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16. Contact Information

Questions regarding advertising, sponsorship, or commercial partnerships may be directed to:

Editorial Office
Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM)
Novadex Publications

Email: editor@novadexpub.com

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17. Commitment to Editorial Independence

The Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM) is committed to maintaining complete editorial independence and ensuring that commercial relationships never compromise scientific integrity.

Through clear separation of editorial and commercial activities, transparent disclosure of sponsorship, and adherence to internationally recognized ethical standards, JAIIM strives to provide readers with trustworthy, unbiased, and high-quality scholarly content.

The journal remains dedicated to preserving the confidence of authors, reviewers, readers, healthcare professionals, and the wider scientific community by ensuring that all editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit and ethical publishing principles.