Sponsorship and Commercial Relationships Policy

Sponsorship and Commercial Relationships Policy

Last updated: June 2, 2026

This policy ensures transparency in our commercial relationships consistent with COPE guidelines on conflicts of interest and the OASPA Code of Conduct.

1. Editorial Independence from Sponsors

Sponsorship arrangements do not influence editorial decisions. Sponsors have no input into manuscript selection, peer review assignments, or editorial content.

2. Disclosure

All sponsorship relationships are publicly disclosed on our website. Sponsored content (such as supplements or special issues) is clearly identified as such and undergoes the same peer review process as regular content.

3. Prohibited Relationships

We do not enter into arrangements that require a positive editorial outcome for a sponsor's research. We do not accept sponsorship that creates a conflict of interest that cannot be managed through disclosure alone.