- No endorsements
- Academic merit only
INNOVATE may accept limited advertising or sponsorship to support journal operations. Such arrangements are governed by this policy and by the journal's commitment to editorial independence.
Advertisers and sponsors have no access to manuscripts under review, no influence over reviewer selection, and no role in editorial decisions.
Institutional support
The journal is supported by its managing institution and related academic resources to ensure sustainable operations.
No commercial endorsement
The journal does not endorse commercial products, services, or organizations in advertisements or promotional materials.
Merit-based decisions
Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, scientific quality, originality, and scope relevance — never on sponsorship or financial support.
Transparency
INNOVATE is committed to editorial independence, publication ethics, and transparency in all aspects of journal management.
Advertising standards
- All advertisements are clearly labeled and visually separated from editorial content.
- Advertisements must be lawful, accurate, and consistent with the journal's scholarly mission.
- We do not accept advertising for tobacco, gambling, or products that could mislead researchers.
- Advertisers receive no advance information about editorial content or review outcomes.
Editorial firewall
Editors and reviewers must disclose any commercial relationship that could affect their judgment. Where a conflict exists, they are excluded from handling the relevant submission.