Data Archiving Permissions
Support transparent, responsible data sharing for infection prevention research.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2690-4837
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2690-4837
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Infection prevention, healthcare epidemiology, antimicrobial stewardship, outbreak response, surveillance systems, vaccine policy, WASH, environmental hygiene, and One Health implementation science. We prioritize actionable evidence and measurable impact.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
IJIP supports open, responsible data sharing for infection prevention research. Authors should deposit data and code in trusted repositories when possible, with clear access instructions.
We recognize that surveillance and clinical datasets require controlled access due to privacy, consent, or regulatory constraints. Authors should document restrictions and access pathways.
- General data repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, or Dryad
- Public health surveillance repositories with controlled access
- Genomic sequence repositories such as GenBank or GISAID
- Institutional or national surveillance portals when required
- Code repositories such as GitHub or GitLab with release tags
Patient identifiers must be removed and data should be de identified in line with applicable privacy regulations. When full sharing is not possible, provide deidentified summaries and clear instructions for requesting access.
Authors should document data governance, including data custodians, access review procedures, and consent limits.
- Include repository links or accession numbers in the manuscript
- State licensing terms for data and code when applicable
- Provide documentation for custom scripts or pipelines
- Describe any access restrictions and approval requirements
| Data Type | Preferred Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Surveillance data | CSV, TSV | Include case definitions |
| Genomic sequences | FASTA, FASTQ | Provide metadata tables |
| Lab data | CSV, XLSX | Include assay methods |
| Protocol documents | PDF, DOCX | Include versioning |
- Dataset metadata complete and consistent
- Repository accession numbers included
- Code and pipelines documented
- Ethics approvals and permits referenced
- Access restrictions clearly stated
Can I embargo data?
Yes. Provide embargo details and expected release dates.
What if data are proprietary?
Explain restrictions and provide access request steps.
Is code sharing required?
We strongly encourage code sharing or detailed documentation.
IJIP is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in infection prevention and control. We emphasize reproducible surveillance methods, clear reporting of case definitions, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in infection prevention science and implementation.
Need Data Sharing Guidance?
Contact the editorial office for questions about repositories or permissions.
