Advertisement Policy

The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature & Culture (JCRELC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity, transparency, and independence. To support the sustainability of our open-access publishing model, the journal may display advertisements on its website. This Advertisement Policy explains the principles governing the acceptance, display, and management of advertisements to ensure that they do not interfere with the editorial process or compromise the academic mission of the journal.

Purpose of Advertising in JCRELC

As an open-access journal, JCRELC does not charge readers for access to published content. To cover operational costs and ensure long-term sustainability, the journal may accept ethical and relevant advertising. Revenue from advertisements is used strictly for:

• Website hosting and maintenance.
• Peer review management and editorial support.
• Digital archiving and preservation services.
• Promoting the visibility of published research globally.

General Principles

• Editorial Independence
  • All editorial decisions, including acceptance or rejection of manuscripts, are made independently of advertising influence.
  • Advertisers have no control over editorial content or peer review processes.
• Relevance and Appropriateness
  • Only advertisements relevant to the journal’s scope, such as academic conferences, publishing services, educational resources, research tools, and professional development programs, will be considered.
  • Advertisements that conflict with the journal’s mission or academic values will be rejected.
• Transparency
  • Advertisements will be clearly distinguished from editorial and research content.
  • The presence of an advertisement does not imply endorsement by JCRELC or its editorial board.

Acceptable Advertisements

The journal may accept advertisements for:

• Academic books, journals, and publishing services.
• University programs, scholarships, and research fellowships.
• International and national conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Educational software, tools, and online learning platforms.
• Professional training courses related to literature, language, linguistics, or cultural studies.

Unacceptable Advertisements

JCRELC will not accept advertisements that:

• Promote unethical or predatory publishing practices.
• Contain offensive, discriminatory, or misleading content.
• Relate to industries that conflict with the mission of academic publishing, such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling, or political propaganda.
• Attempt to influence editorial decisions or compromise research integrity.

Placement and Display

• Advertisements may appear on designated sections of the journal’s website, such as sidebars, banners, or sponsored pages.
• They will not interrupt the reading experience of research articles or peer review content.
• The journal reserves the right to determine the placement and duration of all advertisements.

Review and Approval Process

• All advertisements are subject to review by the Editorial Office before publication.
• The journal reserves the right to refuse, modify, or remove advertisements at any time without prior notice if they violate the policy or ethical standards.

Data and Privacy in Advertising

• JCRELC does not share personal data of authors, reviewers, or readers with advertisers.
• Cookies or third-party tracking for targeted advertising are not used without user consent.
• Any sponsored content will be marked as “Advertisement” or “Sponsored” to maintain transparency.

Disclaimer

• JCRELC assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of advertisements displayed on its platform.
• Advertisers are solely responsible for claims made in their advertisements.
• The inclusion of an advertisement does not equal endorsement or recommendation by the journal.

Policy Statement

The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature & Culture (JCRELC) ensures that advertising is conducted in a transparent, ethical, and responsible manner. Advertisements will never compromise editorial independence, research quality, or academic integrity. The revenue generated is used exclusively to support the journal’s mission of advancing research in English literature, language, and cultural studies.