The Journal of Hypermedia & Technology-Enhanced Learning (J-HyTEL) is committed to conducting all direct marketing activities in an ethical, transparent, and non-intrusive manner, fully aligning with the guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our approach ensures that communications are truthful, targeted, and respectful of the privacy and preferences of our audience.
1. Purpose of Direct Marketing
Direct marketing by J-HyTEL is limited to the following two specific activities:
Call for Papers
We actively invite submissions for upcoming issues for papers through targeted announcements posted on our website. These calls are sent to researchers, scholars, and professionals whose work aligns with the journal’s focus areas, ensuring relevance and specificity.
Notifications of New Issues
We send periodic email updates to subscribers and those who have opted in to receive information about newly published issues, articles, and other updates related to the journal. These notifications serve to inform and engage the academic community about the latest research published in J-HyTEL.
2. Principles of Direct Marketing
To ensure that all direct marketing activities align with ethical guidelines and respect for our audience, we adhere to the following principles:
Targeted Communication
Our direct marketing efforts are focused on individuals who have a demonstrated interest in the journal’s subject areas. Communications are directed at relevant authors, researchers, and readers, ensuring they receive only pertinent and valuable information.
Transparency and Honesty
All communications will be clear, accurate, and transparent. We provide truthful information about upcoming issues, editorial policies, and special calls, avoiding any misleading or exaggerated claims about the journal.
All communications will be clear, accurate, and transparent. We provide truthful information about upcoming issues, editorial policies, and special calls, avoiding any misleading or exaggerated claims about the journal.
Non-Intrusive and Respectful
J-HyTEL ensures that direct marketing activities remain non-intrusive. We avoid excessive or fre
J-HyTEL ensures that direct marketing activities remain non-intrusive. We avoid excessive or fre
3. Exclusion of Advertising
J-HyTEL maintains a strict policy of editorial independence by rejecting any form of third-party advertising. All published material remains academic in nature and peer-reviewed, safeguarding the integrity and scholarly focus of the journal.
No Third-Party Advertising
The journal does not allow any external advertisements or promotional content. All material published is academic in nature and peer-reviewed, ensuring that the content is focused on advancing scholarly knowledge.
Editorial Independence
By excluding advertisements, we preserve the independence of editorial decisions, ensuring they are based solely on academic merit without external commercial influence.
By excluding advertisements, we preserve the independence of editorial decisions, ensuring they are based solely on academic merit without external commercial influence.
4. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding our direct marketing practices, please contact the editorial office: https://edutech-journals.org/index.php/j-hytel/about/contact
5. Compliance with COPE Guidelines
This Direct Marketing Policy adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, ensuring that our practices are ethical, transparent, and respectful of our audience’s preferences. By limiting direct marketing activities to calls for papers and email notifications of new issues, we guarantee that all communications are relevant, timely, and aligned with the academic values of J-HyTEL.