International Journal of Infection Prevention

International Journal of Infection Prevention

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About International Journal of Infection Prevention

Advancing global understanding of infection prevention through rigorous epidemiological research, surveillance methods, and evidence-based public health strategies.

Bridging Science and Public Health Practice

The International Journal of Infection Prevention (IJIP) (ISSN 2690-4837) serves as a premier platform for disseminating population-level research that advances infection prevention and control at community, national, and global scales. As an open access, peer-reviewed journal, IJIP accelerates the translation of epidemiological findings into actionable public health strategies, supporting researchers, surveillance specialists, and health policy makers worldwide.

Our mission centers on publishing rigorous, innovative research that elucidates transmission dynamics, evaluates prevention interventions at scale, and informs policy frameworks for reducing infection burden across populations. We prioritize methodological excellence, transparency, and reproducibility to ensure that published work drives meaningful improvements in population health outcomes.

Population Health Focus

Research examining infection patterns, risk factors, and prevention strategies across communities and populations.

Open Access Excellence

Free, immediate access to all content ensures equitable knowledge dissemination to researchers and public health practitioners globally.

Evidence-Based Policy

Translating epidemiological evidence into practical guidance for health systems, surveillance programs, and policy development.

Research Scope and Priorities

IJIP publishes multidisciplinary research addressing infection prevention from a population health perspective. Our scope encompasses epidemiological investigations, surveillance system evaluations, statistical modeling, health policy analysis, and health systems research that advances understanding of infection transmission, prevention effectiveness, and control strategies at scale.

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology

Population-based surveillance systems, outbreak investigation methods, disease incidence and prevalence studies, and spatial epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections.

Statistical Modeling and Forecasting

Mathematical models of infection transmission, predictive analytics, risk stratification algorithms, and computational approaches to epidemic preparedness.

Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiology

Population-level patterns of resistance emergence, surveillance methods for tracking resistance trends, and policy frameworks for stewardship programs.

Vaccine Effectiveness and Coverage

Population-based immunization strategies, vaccine impact assessments, coverage surveillance, and policy evaluations of vaccination programs.

Pandemic Preparedness and Response

Health systems capacity for emerging infectious disease detection, response frameworks, resource allocation models, and policy analysis for outbreak management.

Behavioral and Social Epidemiology

Population behavior patterns related to infection prevention, health literacy assessments, and evaluation of community-level educational interventions.

Occupational Exposure Epidemiology

Workforce surveillance for occupational infections, risk factor identification among healthcare workers, and evaluation of workplace safety policies.

Health Policy and Systems Research

Policy analysis of infection control guidelines, health systems strengthening for prevention programs, and economic evaluations of population-level interventions.

Environmental and One Health Epidemiology

Infection ecology, environmental contamination surveillance, and integrated approaches to human-animal-environment health interfaces.

Methodological Rigor: IJIP prioritizes studies employing robust epidemiological methods, appropriate statistical analyses, and transparent reporting aligned with STROBE, RECORD, and other reporting guidelines for observational and intervention research.
Publishing Process and Standards

IJIP operates with a commitment to efficient, transparent peer review that upholds the highest standards of scientific integrity. Our editorial process ensures that published research meets criteria for methodological soundness, analytical rigor, and relevance to population health practice.

  • Single-Blind Peer Review: Expert reviewers evaluate manuscripts for epidemiological rigor, statistical validity, and policy relevance with constructive feedback to authors.
  • Rapid Editorial Decisions: Streamlined workflows deliver initial decisions within 2-3 weeks, enabling timely dissemination of critical public health findings.
  • Ethical Oversight: Manuscripts undergo screening for ethical compliance including institutional review board approval, informed consent documentation, and data protection standards.
  • Transparent Reporting: Authors must provide detailed methods, analysis plans, and data availability statements to support reproducibility and secondary analysis.
  • Open Access Dissemination: All articles published under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license ensuring unrestricted access for research, education, and policy applications.
2-3 Weeks Average Time to First Decision
100% Open Access Publication
Global Readership Reach
Expert Epidemiological Review
Editorial Leadership

IJIP is guided by a distinguished editorial board comprising leading epidemiologists, infectious disease specialists, public health researchers, and surveillance experts from major academic and public health institutions worldwide. Our editorial team ensures rigorous peer review and strategic vision aligned with global public health priorities.

Yosra A. Helmy
Ohio State University
Subramanian Swaminathan
ICMR, Department of Operations Research and Surveillance
HamidReza Naderi
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Widya Wasityastuti
Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
Tetsuya Suzuki
Center for Science of Environment and Energy
Irene Barron
Adelaide Dental Hospital, SA Dental Service
Aroma Oberoi
Christian Medical College & Hospital
Inarei Jose Paulini Junior
Faveni-Faculty New Immigrant Sale
Article Processing and Access

IJIP maintains transparent article processing charges that support professional editing, formatting, and open access dissemination. Our fee structure is designed to balance sustainability with accessibility, with waivers and discounts available for researchers from low- and middle-income countries.

Submission Guidelines: Authors should review our comprehensive instructions for authors and aims and scope before submission. Manuscripts can be submitted through our online submission portal or via email to [email protected].

Submit Your Research to IJIP

Join the global community of researchers advancing infection prevention through rigorous epidemiological science. Share your population health research with practitioners and policy makers worldwide.

Contact IJIP: For inquiries regarding manuscript suitability, editorial policies, or publication process, please contact our editorial office at [email protected]. Our team is committed to supporting authors throughout the publication journey.