Advertising Policy

The preservation of trust in academic publishing depends on the independence of editorial processes from commercial influences. The Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey maintains a strict separation between advertising activities and editorial decision-making processes for its official journal. Editorial independence is one of our fundamental principles.

The Association does not allow advertisements to influence peer review processes, editorial decisions, or article acceptance and rejection mechanisms under any circumstances. All editorial processes are conducted solely based on the scientific quality of the content and ethical compliance.

It is essential that published advertisements comply with the laws of the Republic of Turkey and international publishing ethics standards. Advertisers must guarantee that their content does not contain misleading, offensive, deceptive, or unethical elements. To protect readers’ trust, all advertisements are clearly distinguishable from academic content; sponsored content, promotional banners, and commercial materials are labeled with appropriate visual and structural distinctions.

The acceptance and placement of advertising materials are evaluated and approved by the advertising coordination team of the Association. The Association reserves the right to reject or remove any advertisement if its content contradicts corporate values, ethical principles, or scientific publishing standards.

The Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey adopts a full transparency principle in advertising relationships. Potential conflicts of interest are proactively managed in ways that do not compromise editorial integrity. This approach aims not only to regulate commercial activities but also to ensure the long-term reliability of scientific communication.