Advertising and Promotional Content Policy

Jinnah Business Review (JBR) is a scholarly publication committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and editorial independence, as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). In strict adherence to COPE's core practices on Editorial Independence and Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests, JBR maintains a permanent and unequivocal policy of not accepting any form of commercial advertising, sponsored content, or promotional funding.

This principle is non-negotiable and is designed to safeguard the integrity of the journal's editorial processes, the objectivity of its published research, and the trust of its academic community.

1. Compliance with COPE Core Practices

This policy directly supports our compliance with specific COPE core practices:

1.1. Editorial Independence: COPE states that "The relationship between Editor-in-Chief and the journal owners and publishers should be set out in a contract" and that "editorial decisions should be based on the validity of the work and its relevance to the journal's scope, not on commercial interests."

a) JBR's Adherence: Our no-advertising policy is a foundational element of our editorial contract and governance. It ensures that our editors, editorial board, and reviewers are entirely free from commercial pressure. Decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, integrity, and relevance, without any influence from potential or actual advertisers.

1.2. Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests: COPE requires that "all editors, editorial board members, and reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest," and that journals must have a process for managing these.

a) JBR's Adherence: By eliminating commercial advertising, we remove a significant and pervasive source of institutional conflict of interest. This prevents any situation where the journal's financial dependency on an advertiser could be perceived to influence the publication (or suppression) of research related to that advertiser's interests.

2. Scope of Prohibition

In line with this principle, JBR prohibits the following across all its platforms (website, print issues, digital editions, email alerts, and social media):

a) Display Advertising: Banners, pop-ups, sidebar ads, or any paid graphical or text-based space.

b) Sponsored Content: Advertorials, native advertising, sponsored articles, or any content paid for by a third party to promote its products, services, or views.

c) Paid Listings and Announcements: Promotional listings for commercial services (e.g., editing services, software tools) outside of a purely academic, non-commercial resource list for authors.

d) Product Placement: Any promotional reference within editorial content made in exchange for payment or other consideration.

3. Distinction from Academic Partnerships

This policy is distinct from:

a) Academic Sponsorships: Limited, non-influential sponsorship for conferences or symposia, which is governed by a separate Academic Sponsorship Policy that guarantees no influence on editorial content.

b) Publisher Partnerships: JBR's relationship with its publisher or host institution is governed by a contract that explicitly protects the journal's editorial autonomy, as per COPE guidelines.

4. Handling of Inquiries

All inquiries regarding advertising or promotional partnerships will be declined with a reference to this policy. The JBR editorial team is instructed not to engage in discussions or negotiations concerning advertising.

Inquiries should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief at: jbr@cust.edu.pk

5. Policy Governance and Review

This policy is mandated by the JBR Editorial Board and Publisher. It will be reviewed biennially to ensure its continued alignment with COPE's evolving best practices and the journal's strategic mission. Any theoretical future amendment to this policy would require a majority vote by the Editorial Board, ratification by the Publisher, and full, transparent disclosure to the journal's readership and contributors, affirming that any change would still be structured to uphold COPE's core practices.

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Summary for Website/Front Matter:

Jinnah Business Review Advertising Policy

Jinnah Business Review upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and editorial independence, in full accordance with the COPE Core Practices. To eliminate any potential or perceived conflict of interest, the journal operates under a strict no-advertising policy. We do not accept any form of commercial advertising, sponsored content, or promotional articles in our journal, on our website, or in any associated communications. Our editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit and are entirely free from commercial influence.