Advertising Policy
1. Purpose
The African Quarterly Social Science Review (AQSSR) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and research dissemination. As such, AQSSR does not allow advertising in any of its publications, whether print or digital. This policy ensures that all content published by AQSSR remains unbiased, free from commercial influence, and solely focused on advancing empirical research in Africa.
2. Content Standards
2.1. Editorial Independence
AQSSR is committed to maintaining editorial independence. All research articles, reviews, and other content published by the journal are subject to rigorous peer review and editorial oversight, free from external commercial interests.
2.2. No Commercial Influence
To ensure that the research and content published in AQSSR are not influenced by commercial entities, AQSSR does not accept any form of advertising, sponsorship, or paid content.
3. Prohibited Activities
3.1. Advertising
AQSSR does not allow the placement of any advertisements within its publications, including banners, pop-ups, sponsored content, or promotional inserts.
3.2. Sponsorship
AQSSR does not accept sponsorship for specific articles, issues, or sections of the journal. All content must meet the journal’s academic and ethical standards without external funding influence.
3.3. Promotional Content
AQSSR does not publish promotional content, advertorials, or product endorsements.
4. Commitment to Academic Integrity
AQSSR’s focus is on delivering high-quality, peer-reviewed empirical research that contributes to academic discourse and policy development. By prohibiting advertisements and sponsorships, AQSSR ensures that its publications remain an unbiased and trusted source of scholarly information.
5. Contact Information
For any inquiries related to this policy, please contact the AQSSR editorial office.
This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure it aligns with AQSSR’s commitment to academic excellence and integrity.