Umm Al-Qura University Journals are committed to upholding the integrity, transparency, and independence of their editorial content. All forms of advertising, whether digital or print, must adhere to strict ethical standards and shall not, under any circumstances, influence editorial decisions. This policy outlines the framework governing the acceptance, display, and transparent management of advertisements across Umm Al-Qura University Journals.
Editorial Independence
All advertising content is entirely independent of editorial decisions.
The publication of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement by Umm Al-Qura University Journals, their editors, or their affiliated entities.
Editors, editorial board members, and peer reviewers do not participate in advertising decisions, nor do they exert any influence over them.
Acceptable Advertisements
Consideration may be given to advertisements related to:
Academic conferences, workshops, or webinars.
Scholarly books or academic publications.
Technological tools and platforms that support scientific research.
Calls for papers for relevant journals or special issues.
Institutional announcements (e.g., research centers or university-sponsored events).
All advertisements must be truthful, clear, and relevant to the academic community served by Umm Al-Qura University Journals.
Unacceptable Advertisements
Umm Al-Qura University Journals do not accept advertisements that:
Are deceptive, misleading, or factually inaccurate.
Promote discriminatory, offensive, or politically oriented content.
Pertain to products or services unrelated to scientific research or higher education.
Promote pseudoscience or content that contradicts empirical scientific evidence.
Contain inappropriate material or political campaigning.
All advertisements must comply with applicable laws and regulatory standards.
Review and Approval of Advertisements
All advertisements are subject to review and prior approval by the editorial team and administration before publication.
Umm Al-Qura University Journals reserve the right to decline or remove any advertisement at any time, without prior notice, should it fail to align with the journals' standards or objectives.
Ad Placement and Labeling
All advertisements must be explicitly labeled with the term "Advertisement" to prevent any confusion with editorial content.
Advertisements may not be placed within research papers or editorial sections.
Digital advertisements—where applicable—shall only be displayed on designated sections, such as the homepage, calls-for-papers page, or general announcement sections of the journal.
Transparency Regarding Advertising Sources
Umm Al-Qura University Journals shall disclose the source of any paid advertisement whenever feasible.
Advertisers must clearly disclose their identity; promotional material masquerading as editorial content is strictly prohibited.
Advertising Inquiries
Organizations or individuals interested in advertising with Umm Al-Qura University Journals may contact the Editorial Office directly at:
All requests will be systematically reviewed to verify compliance with this policy.
Policy Updates
Umm Al-Qura University Journals reserve the right to amend this Advertising Policy at any time in accordance with emerging industry best practices, technological advancements, or updated ethical standards in scholarly publishing.