The International Journal of Prevention Practice and Research (IJPPR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. Adherence to ethical principles is fundamental to maintaining the credibility, reliability, and trustworthiness of scholarly research. This document outlines the publication ethics guidelines that authors, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders are expected to adhere to in their interactions with the journal.

Authorship and Author Responsibilities:

1. Authors should ensure that all individuals who have made significant contributions to the research are listed as co-authors and that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
2. Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of the work.
3. All sources of funding and conflicts of interest should be disclosed by authors.
4. Authors should ensure that their submitted work is original, has not been previously published elsewhere, and is not under consideration for publication in any other journal.

Plagiarism and Ethical Conduct:

1. Plagiarism in any form is unethical and unacceptable. Authors should ensure that their work is entirely original, and any material taken from other sources is properly cited and attributed.
2. Authors should refrain from engaging in self-plagiarism, which involves reusing substantial parts of their own previously published work without proper citation.
3. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data and results is considered unethical behavior and is prohibited.

Peer Review Process:

1. Reviewers should conduct their evaluations objectively, providing constructive feedback and recommendations to improve the quality of the manuscript.
2. Reviewers should maintain confidentiality regarding the content of the manuscript and refrain from disclosing any information about the review process to unauthorized individuals.
3. Editors should ensure a fair and unbiased peer review process, selecting reviewers based on their expertise and avoiding conflicts of interest.
4. Editors have the authority to reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal's standards of quality, relevance, or ethical conduct.

Conflicts of Interest:

1. Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their judgment or decision-making during the publication process.
2. Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, personal relationships, or professional connections that could be perceived as influencing the individual's actions or decisions.

Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawals:

1. Authors are obligated to promptly notify the journal if they discover any errors or inaccuracies in their published work and cooperate with editors to issue corrections or retractions when necessary.
2. Retractions or withdrawals of published articles may be considered in cases of serious ethical misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practices.

The International Journal of Prevention Practice and Research is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and expects all authors, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders to adhere to these guidelines. By promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly research, we aim to maintain the credibility and trustworthiness of the journal and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of prevention practice and research.