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 display of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement by Umm Al-Qura University Journals, their editors, or their affiliated entities.
Editors, editorial boards, and peer reviewers are neither involved in advertising decisions nor do they exert any influence over them.
Acceptable Advertisements
Consideration may be given to advertisements related to:
Academic conferences, workshops, and webinars.
Scholarly books and scientific publications.
Technical tools and digital platforms supporting academic research.
Calls for papers for relevant journals or special issues.
Institutional announcements (such as research centers or university events).
All advertisements must be truthful, unambiguous, and directly relevant to the academic community served by Umm Al-Qura University Journals.
Unacceptable Advertisements
Umm Al-Qura University Journals will not accept advertisements that:
Are deceptive, misleading, or contain unsubstantiated information.
Promote discriminatory, offensive, or politically biased content.
Feature products or services unrelated to scientific research or higher education.
Promote pseudoscience or content that contradicts empirical scientific evidence.
Contain inappropriate material or political propaganda.
All advertisements must fully comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Ad Review and Approval
All advertisements are subject to formal review by editors and administration prior to publication.
Umm Al-Qura University Journals reserve the right to reject or remove any advertisement at any time, without prior notice, if deemed inconsistent with the journals' standards, values, or scholarly objectives.
Placement and Disclosure
All advertisements must be explicitly designated with the label "Advertisement" and must not be conflated with editorial content.
Advertisements may not be embedded within scholarly articles or editorial content.
Digital advertisements—where applicable—shall be confined to designated sections, such as the homepage, calls-for-papers pages, or general journal announcement sections.
Transparency in Advertising Sources
Umm Al-Qura University Journals shall disclose the source of any paid advertisement whenever feasible.
Advertisers must clearly disclose their identity; presenting promotional materials disguised as editorial content is strictly prohibited.
Advertising Inquiries
Organizations or individuals seeking to advertise with Umm Al-Qura University Journals may contact the Editorial Office directly at:
All inquiries will be evaluated to ensure full compliance with this policy.
Policy Amendments
Umm Al-Qura University Journals reserve the right to amend this Advertising Policy at any time in alignment with industry best practices, technological advancements, or evolving ethical standards in academic publishing.