Advertising Policy
Editorial Independence & Transparency
Advertising Policy
Communica: Journal of Communication does not accept advertising in any form.
NO ADVERTISING EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE NO COMMERCIAL INFLUENCE
Communica: Journal of Communication is committed to protecting the integrity and independence of its editorial and publishing processes. The journal does not accept, publish, or display advertisements, sponsored promotional content, paid endorsements, or commercial marketing materials. This policy ensures that editorial decisions remain independent of commercial, media, institutional, or financial interests.
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No Advertising Accepted The journal does not accept banner advertisements, sponsored articles, native advertising, paid promotional content, product promotions, commercial announcements, brand endorsements, or other forms of paid advertising on its journal website or within published scholarly content. |
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Independence from Commercial Interests Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly quality, methodological soundness, relevance to communication studies, originality, ethical compliance, and academic merit. Commercial relationships, sponsorships, media interests, public-relations activities, or financial considerations do not determine whether a manuscript is accepted, rejected, or otherwise handled. |
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Editorial and Commercial Separation The journal maintains a clear separation between editorial functions and any organizational, promotional, or commercial activities associated with its publisher or supporting institutions. Editors, reviewers, and Editorial Board members are expected to make publication decisions independently and without inappropriate external influence. |
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Transparency and Ethical Publishing The journal is committed to transparent publishing practices and follows recognized principles of publication ethics, including guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any future change to the journal's advertising policy will be publicly disclosed and must preserve editorial independence. |
Editorial Independence
By maintaining a no-advertising policy, Communica: Journal of Communication ensures that scholarly quality, research integrity, editorial independence, and academic merit remain the sole basis for publication decisions, free from advertising pressure or commercial influence.
