Advertising and Direct Marketing

1. Principles and Editorial Independence

The Indonesian Journal of Political Studies upholds strict editorial independence in accordance with ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics. All advertising, sponsorship, and direct marketing activities must not influence editorial decisions, peer review processes, or the integrity of published content.

Editorial content is assessed solely based on academic merit, scholarly contribution, and relevance to political studies, without any commercial or promotional interference.

2. Transparency and Separation of Content

All advertising materials are clearly distinguished from editorial content. The journal ensures that:

• Advertisements are not presented in a way that resembles academic articles.
• Advertisements are not positioned in proximity to specific articles in a manner that suggests endorsement.
• Any sponsored content is explicitly identified and labeled.

3. Compliance with National Regulations

As an academic journal published in Indonesia, all advertising and direct marketing practices must comply with:

• Applicable Indonesian laws and regulations on publishing and communication.
• Institutional policies of the hosting university.
• Ethical standards governing academic publishing and public accountability.

The journal does not accept advertisements that conflict with public ethics, democratic values, or national interests.

4. Acceptable Advertising Content

The journal may accept advertisements relevant to academic and scholarly activities, including:

• Academic publications (books, journals, databases)
• Conferences, seminars, and academic forums in political studies
• Educational institutions, research centers, and policy programs

All advertising content must be directly relevant to the scope of political science and must not contain misleading or inappropriate material.

5. Prohibited Advertising

The journal strictly prohibits advertisements that:

• Contain false, misleading, or unverifiable claims
• Promote partisan political campaigns, propaganda, or ideological extremism
• Include discriminatory, unethical, or unlawful content
• Undermine the academic integrity or reputation of the journal

6. Direct Marketing Practices

All direct marketing activities (including email campaigns, calls for papers, and promotional communications):

• Must be accurate, transparent, and not misleading
• Should target appropriate academic audiences (researchers, scholars, and institutions)
• Must avoid excessive, intrusive, or spam-like practices
• Must clearly identify the Indonesian Journal of Political Studies as the sender and provide valid contact information

The journal is committed to ethical communication practices and respects data privacy and recipient consent.

7. Right to Review and Reject

The editorial office reserves the right to review, approve, reject, or remove any advertising or marketing material at its discretion, particularly if it violates ethical standards, institutional policies, or applicable regulations.

8. Feedback and Complaints

Authors, readers, and stakeholders may submit feedback or complaints regarding advertising or marketing practices. All concerns will be addressed transparently in accordance with COPE principles.

9. Contact Information

For advertising and marketing inquiries, please contact:

Editorial Office
Indonesian Journal of Political Studies
Department of Political Science,
Faculty of Social and Political Sciences,
State Islamic University (UIN) Sunan Ampel
Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno No.682, Gn. Anyar, Kec. Gn. Anyar, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60294