The Journal of Basic & Clinical Medical Sciences (JBCMS) accepts commercial advertising in its print and online editions. Advertising revenue helps support the journal's publishing costs and has no influence on editorial content or decisions.
Editorial Independence
- Advertising is kept entirely separate from the editorial process. Advertisers have no influence over, or advance knowledge of, the content of the journal, and editorial decisions are never made with reference to current or potential advertisers.
- All advertisements are reviewed by the publisher, Logixs Journals (Pvt) Ltd, and require the final approval of the Editor-in-Chief, who may reject or withdraw any advertisement at any time.
Placement and Identification
- Advertisements are clearly identified as advertising and are visually distinct from editorial content.
- Advertisements are not placed beside, or linked to, articles that discuss the advertised product or service, in either the print or the online edition.
- Online advertisements are not targeted to readers on the basis of the article being viewed, and readers' personal data are not shared with advertisers.
Content Standards
- Advertisements must be accurate, must not be misleading, deceptive, defamatory, indecent, or offensive, and must not disparage other products or services, directly or indirectly.
- Advertisements for tobacco products or for other products or services considered harmful to health are not accepted.
- Advertisements for medicines and medical devices must promote their correct and rational use, and must comply with the regulations of Pakistan and of the country in which the advertisement originates.
- Every advertisement must clearly identify the advertiser.
- The advertiser is responsible for the content of the advertisement and agrees to indemnify Logixs Journals (Pvt) Ltd against any claims arising from it.
Complaints
Complaints about advertisements may be sent to [email protected].
Complaints are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief, whose decision is final, and advertisements found to breach this policy are withdrawn.
Contact
For advertising inquiries, email [email protected].