The International Journal of Health Concord (IHC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial independence, transparency, and scientific integrity. This Advertising Policy outlines the journal’s position regarding the acceptance and management of advertisements.

Acceptance of Advertising

The journal may accept advertising that is relevant to the journal’s scope and audience. However, advertising is not a requirement for publication, and the presence or absence of advertising does not influence editorial operations.

Types of Advertisements Considered

IHC considers advertisements that are appropriate for an academic and professional audience, including but not limited to:

• Academic books, journals, or scholarly publishing services
• Scientific conferences, seminars, and academic events
• Educational programs, training courses, or research-related services
• Health-related products or services that are ethical, evidence-based, and legally compliant

The journal does not accept advertisements that are misleading, deceptive, unethical, political, or inconsistent with the journal’s mission, values, or ethical standards.

Decision-Making Authority

All decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of advertisements are made by the Publisher and/or Editor-in-Chief or their designated representatives. The editorial team retains the right to refuse any advertisement at its discretion.

Placement and Display of Advertisements

Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content and are displayed separately from articles, peer-review materials, and editorial decisions. Advertisements may be placed on the journal website in designated spaces and are displayed at random or based on availability.

Advertisements are not linked to specific articles, editorial content, or individual reader behavior, and they do not influence the visibility, ranking, or promotion of published articles.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions regarding manuscript submission, peer review, acceptance, and publication are made solely on the basis of scientific merit. Advertising considerations do not influence editorial decisions at any stage of the publication process.

The journal ensures a strict separation between advertising activities and editorial operations, in accordance with international best practices for scholarly publishing.

Summary

The International Journal of Health Concord maintains a transparent and ethical advertising policy to safeguard editorial independence and uphold trust among authors, reviewers, and readers. All advertisements are managed independently from the editorial process and are evaluated to ensure alignment with the journal’s academic mission and ethical standards.