The Journal of Performance Management (JPM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, editorial independence, and transparency. Any advertising, sponsorship, or promotional activities associated with the journal must not compromise the objectivity of editorial decisions or the credibility of published content.
This policy outlines the principles governing advertising and sponsorship activities related to the journal.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are completely independent of advertising, sponsorship, or commercial interests.
The acceptance, rejection, review, and publication of manuscripts are based solely on:
Academic quality
Originality
Relevance to the journal’s scope
Scientific and methodological rigor
Peer-review outcomes
Advertisers and sponsors have no influence over editorial content, publication decisions, or peer-review processes.
Advertising Standards
All advertising content must be:
Legal, ethical, and professional
Accurate and not misleading
Relevant to the journal’s academic audience
Consistent with the journal’s mission and values
Clearly distinguishable from editorial content
The journal reserves the right to reject, remove, or modify any advertisement that does not comply with these standards.
Separation of Advertising and Editorial Content
Advertising and sponsored content must be clearly separated from scholarly and editorial content.
Advertisements will:
Not be presented as peer-reviewed content
Not be integrated into published articles
Not influence editorial decisions
Be clearly identified as advertisements or sponsored material
Readers must be able to distinguish advertising from academic content at all times.
Acceptable Advertising
The journal may consider advertisements related to:
Academic publishing and scholarly communication
Conferences, workshops, and academic events
Educational and research services
Professional associations and organizations
Academic software and research tools
Books, databases, and educational resources
Higher education institutions and research centers
Acceptance of advertisements remains at the discretion of the publisher.
Prohibited Advertising
The journal does not accept advertisements that:
Are deceptive, misleading, or fraudulent
Promote illegal products or services
Contain discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate content
Conflict with academic or ethical standards
Attempt to influence editorial decisions
Promote plagiarism, paper mills, ghostwriting services, or unethical publishing practices
The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisement deemed unsuitable.
Sponsorship and Commercial Support
Sponsorship arrangements must be transparent and must not compromise editorial independence.
Sponsors:
Have no role in editorial decisions
Have no influence on peer review
Cannot determine publication outcomes
Must be clearly identified when sponsorship is disclosed
All sponsorship relationships will be managed in accordance with the journal’s ethical standards.
Conflicts of Interest
Any advertising or sponsorship arrangement that may create a conflict of interest will be carefully evaluated.
The journal will avoid relationships that could:
Undermine editorial objectivity
Create real or perceived bias
Damage the credibility of the journal
Affect public trust in published research
Online Advertising
Advertisements displayed on the journal website must comply with this policy and applicable legal requirements.
Online advertisements:
Must not interfere with website functionality
Must not obscure scholarly content
Must not collect user information without appropriate disclosure
Must comply with applicable privacy and data protection requirements
Transparency
The journal is committed to transparency regarding advertising and sponsorship practices.
Readers, authors, reviewers, and editors should be able to clearly identify:
Advertisements
Sponsored content
Sponsorship relationships
Commercial partnerships, where applicable
Transparency helps maintain trust in the journal and its publishing practices.
Policy Review
The publisher reserves the right to review and update this Advertising Policy periodically to ensure alignment with evolving publishing standards, ethical requirements, and industry best practices.
Any updates will be published on the journal website and applied consistently.
Policy Statement
The Journal of Performance Management is dedicated to preserving editorial independence, scholarly integrity, and public trust. Advertising and sponsorship activities, where permitted, will be managed responsibly, transparently, and separately from the editorial process. The journal will not allow commercial interests to influence the publication, review, or dissemination of scholarly research.
