Advertising and Direct Marketing

1. Principles and Editorial Independence

The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences (SARPASS) upholds strict editorial independence in accordance with ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 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 on the basis of academic merit, scholarly contribution, originality, and relevance to the fields of political and social sciences, without any commercial or promotional interference.

2. Transparency and Separation of Content

All advertising and promotional materials must be clearly distinguished from editorial and scholarly content. The journal ensures that:

  • Advertisements are not presented in a format that resembles academic articles or other editorial content.

  • Advertisements are not placed in proximity to specific articles in a manner that may imply endorsement by the authors, editors, or journal.

  • Any sponsored or promotional content is clearly identified and appropriately labeled.

3. Compliance with National and Institutional Regulations

As an academic journal published in Indonesia, SARPASS ensures that its advertising and direct marketing practices comply with:

  • Applicable Indonesian laws and regulations concerning publishing, communication, and advertising.

  • Institutional policies and regulations of the hosting university.

  • Relevant ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.

The journal does not accept advertisements or promotional materials that conflict with academic ethics, public morality, democratic values, or applicable laws and regulations.

4. Acceptable Advertising Content

SARPASS may consider advertisements that are directly relevant to academic, scholarly, and research activities, including:

  • Academic books, journals, databases, and other scholarly publications.

  • Conferences, seminars, workshops, and academic forums related to political and social sciences.

  • Educational institutions, research centers, academic programs, and policy-related initiatives.

  • Scholarly services and resources that are relevant to researchers, academics, and students.

All advertising materials are subject to editorial review and must be accurate, relevant, and free from misleading or inappropriate claims.

5. Prohibited Advertising

The journal strictly prohibits advertisements or promotional materials that:

  • Contain false, misleading, deceptive, or unverifiable claims.

  • Promote partisan political campaigns, political propaganda, or ideological extremism.

  • Contain discriminatory, defamatory, unethical, or unlawful content.

  • Promote activities or products that may compromise academic integrity.

  • Misrepresent or undermine the reputation, independence, or scholarly integrity of the journal.

  • Create an actual or perceived conflict of interest with the journal's editorial activities.

6. Direct Marketing Practices

All direct marketing activities conducted by or on behalf of SARPASS, including email campaigns, calls for papers, announcements, and other promotional communications, must:

  • Provide accurate, transparent, and verifiable information.

  • Be directed toward appropriate academic audiences, including researchers, scholars, students, and academic institutions.

  • Avoid excessive, intrusive, repetitive, or spam-like communication.

  • Clearly identify Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences (SARPASS) as the sender or responsible organization.

  • Provide appropriate contact information for inquiries or requests concerning the communication.

The journal respects data privacy and is committed to responsible and ethical communication practices. Direct marketing activities must not involve the unauthorized use or disclosure of personal information.

7. Right to Review and Reject

The Editorial Office reserves the right to review, approve, reject, modify, or remove any advertising, sponsorship, or marketing material at its discretion. Materials may be rejected or removed if they are considered inconsistent with the journal's editorial independence, ethical standards, institutional policies, or applicable laws and regulations.

Acceptance of an advertisement or promotional material does not constitute endorsement of the advertised product, service, organization, institution, or viewpoint by SARPASS, its editors, authors, or affiliated institution.

8. Feedback and Complaints

Authors, readers, reviewers, and other stakeholders may submit feedback or complaints concerning advertising, sponsorship, or direct marketing practices conducted by the journal.

All complaints will be reviewed fairly and handled transparently in accordance with applicable institutional policies and relevant principles of publication ethics. Where appropriate, corrective action will be taken to address substantiated concerns.

9. Contact Information

For advertising, sponsorship, and direct marketing inquiries, please contact:

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