Advertising Policy

CESTA is an academic journal institutionally supported by Universidad de la Costa, as part of its commitment to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the strengthening of research activities.

Institutional Funding

The journal operates with institutional support intended to ensure its editorial functioning, visibility, and dissemination of published content. This financial support is aimed at sustaining the quality of editorial processes and promoting open access to knowledge.

No Commercial Advertising

CESTA does not publish commercial advertisements or include advertising spaces for profit within its website, issues, or editorial content. Likewise, the publication of manuscripts is not conditioned by commercial, promotional, or sponsorship relationships.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions regarding the receipt, review, acceptance, and publication of manuscripts are made solely on the basis of academic, scientific, and ethical criteria. No financial or institutional support may interfere with the autonomy of the editorial team or with the integrity of the peer review and publication process.

Integrity and Prevention of Conflicts of Interest

CESTA is committed to scientific integrity and editorial transparency. Any support, collaboration, or funding relationship that may give rise to a potential conflict of interest must be properly disclosed and managed in accordance with the journal’s policies.

Transparency

If any changes occur in the journal’s funding conditions or if additional support is received for specific activities, such information will be communicated clearly and promptly to the academic community and readers, specifying its nature and scope.

This policy reaffirms CESTA’s commitment to transparency, editorial independence, and the adoption of good practices in the management of its editorial processes.