Advertising Policy

Advertising Policy

The JMHM accepts limited advertising to support the journal's mission while maintaining editorial independence and serving our academic readership.

Advertising Acceptance

JMHM accepts advertising from organizations and companies whose products or services align with our interdisciplinary focus on medicine, humanities, and media studies.

Types of Advertisements Considered

Acceptable Advertising Categories:

  • Academic and Educational Services: Universities, research institutions, academic programs, conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities
  • Health-Related Products and Services: Medical devices, healthcare technologies, health communication tools, and wellness products that meet regulatory standards
  • Scholarly Publishing: Academic books, journals, databases, research tools, and publishing services relevant to our readership
  • Professional Development: Training programs, certification courses, and career advancement opportunities in health communication, medical humanities, or related fields
  • Research Equipment and Software: Laboratory equipment, data analysis software, survey tools, and research methodologies
  • Conference and Event Promotion: Academic conferences, symposiums, and professional meetings in relevant disciplines

Excluded Content:

  • Tobacco products and related services
  • Unproven medical treatments or products
  • Non-evidence-based health claims
  • Content that conflicts with medical ethics or professional standards
  • Political or partisan advertisements
  • Content deemed inappropriate for academic readership

Decision-Making Authority

Advertising Review Committee consisting of:

  • Publisher Representative: Makes final approval decisions
  • Editors-in-Chief: Provides editorial input on content appropriateness

All advertising decisions are made independently of editorial content and manuscript acceptance processes.

Advertisement Placement and Relevance

Targeted Placement Strategy:

  • Advertisements are selected based on relevance to journal content and reader interestsrather than random display
  • Health-related advertisements are matched to medical humanities content
  • Academic service advertisements target research-focused articles
  • Conference promotions align with relevant disciplinary themes

Placement Locations:

  • Website banner spaces (separate from editorial content)
  • Email newsletter dedicated advertising sections
  • Print/PDF issue advertising pages (clearly marked and separated from scholarly content)

Editorial Independence Guarantee

Strict Separation Policy:

  • Advertising revenue has NO influence on editorial decisions, manuscript acceptance, peer review processes, or content selection
  • Editorial and advertising functions operate independently with separate reporting structures
  • Clear visual and contextual separationbetween advertisements and scholarly content
  • All advertisements are clearly labeled as "Advertisement" or "Sponsored Content"

Content Standards and Review

Quality Assurance:

  • All advertisements undergo review for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with professional standards
  • Health-related claims must be supported by evidence and comply with relevant regulations
  • Advertisement content must align with JMHM's commitment to ethical scholarship and professional integrity

Advertiser Responsibilities

Advertisers must:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Maintain professional standards consistent with academic publishing