The International Journal of Prevention Practice and Research (IJPPR) is committed to fostering accessibility, transparency, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of prevention practice and research. As part of this commitment, IJPPR operates under an open access policy to ensure that scholarly works published in the journal are freely available to all readers worldwide, without any barriers to access.
Open Access Model
IJPPR adopts the Gold Open Access model, wherein all articles published in the journal are immediately and freely available online to the public. Authors retain copyright of their work, allowing for wider dissemination and reuse of their research findings, provided proper attribution is given.
Licensing
All articles published in IJPPR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license permits users to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material published in the journal, even for commercial purposes, as long as proper credit is given to the original source.
Benefits of Open Access
Embracing open access provides several benefits to authors, readers, and the academic community at large:
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Increased Visibility: Open access ensures that research findings reach a broader audience, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public, thus maximizing the impact of scholarly work.
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Global Accessibility: By removing subscription barriers, open access facilitates global access to cutting-edge research, regardless of geographical location or institutional affiliation.
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Accelerated Discovery: Open access accelerates the pace of scientific discovery by enabling rapid dissemination of new findings, fostering collaboration, and facilitating interdisciplinary research.
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Public Engagement: Open access encourages public engagement with scientific knowledge, promoting informed decision-making and enhancing public understanding of complex issues addressed in prevention practice and research.
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Compliance with Funding Mandates: Many funding agencies and institutions require that research outputs be made openly accessible. By publishing in IJPPR, authors can ensure compliance with these mandates and maximize the impact of their funded research.
Publication Fees
To cover the costs associated with the publication process and to maintain the quality of published articles, IJPPR charges a nominal Article Processing Charge $200(APC) upon acceptance of manuscripts. However, waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low- and middle-income countries or in cases of financial need. Authors are encouraged to inquire about fee waivers or discounts during the submission process.
Archiving Policy
IJPPR is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of published articles. All content published in the journal is archived in digital repositories to ensure continued availability and accessibility for future generations of researchers and scholars.
Feedback and Inquiries
IJPPR welcomes feedback and inquiries regarding its open access policy. For any questions or concerns related to open access, authors, readers, and stakeholders are encouraged to contact the editorial office.
Contact Information
For inquiries related to open access policy or any other editorial matters, please contact:
editor@gocpub.org
We thank you for your interest in the International Journal of Prevention Practice and Research and for your support of open access initiatives in scholarly publishing.