AQCH is committed to conducting all direct marketing activities in a professional, ethical, transparent, and responsible manner. The journal ensures that promotional communications accurately reflect its aims, scope, services, and publication policies.

Marketing Principles

• All marketing communications must be truthful, accurate, and not misleading.
• Information about the journal, editorial board, peer review process, indexing status, publication fees, and publication timelines must be presented clearly and transparently.
• Marketing activities must uphold the reputation and integrity of the journal and the scholarly publishing community.

Direct Marketing Practices

AQCH may communicate with researchers, authors, reviewers, institutions, and academic organizations through:

• Email communications
• Journal newsletters
• Conference and academic event promotions
• Website announcements
• Social media and professional networking platforms

All communications are intended to inform potential contributors and readers about the journal's activities, publications, and opportunities.

Ethical Standards

• Marketing messages must not contain false, exaggerated, or deceptive claims.
• The journal will not guarantee manuscript acceptance, indexing, citations, or publication outcomes.
• Solicitation of manuscripts will be relevant to the recipient’s area of expertise and research interests.
• Direct marketing activities will respect professional and academic standards.

Privacy and Data Protection

• Personal information obtained through journal activities will be handled responsibly and confidentially.
• Email addresses and contact information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties without appropriate authorization.
• Recipients may request removal from promotional mailing lists at any time.

Editorial Independence

• Marketing activities are conducted independently of editorial decision-making.
• Marketing communications do not influence the peer review process or editorial evaluations.
• Manuscript acceptance decisions are based solely on scientific quality, originality, and compliance with journal policies.

Policy Compliance

AQCH is committed to ensuring that all direct marketing activities comply with applicable ethical publishing standards and best practices in scholarly communication.

The journal strives to promote its publications and services responsibly while maintaining transparency, integrity, and respect for the academic community.