Journal of Modern Medical Science (JMMS)

ISSN (Print): 3079-3920 | ISSN (Online): 3079-3939

Publisher: Kuwait Scientific Society

1. Policy Statement

The Journal of Modern Medical Science (JMMS) maintains strict separation between editorial content and advertising activities. Advertising, sponsorship, or commercial revenue must not influence editorial decisions, peer review processes, or publication outcomes.

JMMS is committed to maintaining scientific integrity, transparency, and independence in accordance with international publishing ethics standards.

2. Editorial Independence

• Editorial decisions are made solely on scientific merit, relevance, and ethical compliance.
• Advertisers and sponsors have no influence over manuscript acceptance, rejection, review process, or editorial policies.
• Advertising is clearly distinguished from editorial content at all times.

The journal does not permit advertising that could compromise objectivity or create conflicts of interest.

3. Acceptable Advertising

JMMS may consider advertisements related to:

• Academic conferences and scientific events
• Medical equipment and technologies
• Educational programs and training
• Books and academic publications
• Healthcare services consistent with medical ethics

All advertisements must comply with applicable legal and ethical standards.

4. Prohibited Advertising

The journal will not accept advertisements that:

• Promote misleading, unverified, or pseudoscientific claims
• Contain false or exaggerated medical claims
• Promote tobacco, recreational drugs, or harmful substances
• Promote discriminatory, unethical, or illegal activities
• Conflict with the journal’s mission or medical ethics principles

Advertisements for pharmaceutical or medical products must comply with regulatory standards and must not imply endorsement by the journal.

5. Sponsorship Transparency

If any issue, supplement, or special section is sponsored:

• Sponsorship must be clearly disclosed.
• Sponsors must not influence editorial content.
• All sponsored content undergoes the same peer review process as regular submissions.

6. Liability and Disclaimer

Acceptance of advertisements does not imply endorsement by:

• The Journal of Modern Medical Science
• The Editorial Board
• The Publisher (Kuwait Scientific Society)

The journal reserves the right to refuse, withdraw, or request modification of any advertisement at its sole discretion.

7. Complaints and Ethical Concerns

Complaints regarding advertisements may be submitted to the editorial office. All concerns will be reviewed in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies.