Editor Resources
Guidance and tools for editors managing infection prevention submissions.
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 provides editors with structured guidance, templates, and workflow tools to support consistent and fair peer review decisions. Resources are designed to streamline evaluation of infection prevention manuscripts.
Decision Templates
Standardized decision letters and reviewer prompts.
Ethics Checklists
Support compliance with research integrity standards.
Reviewer Guidance
Criteria for evaluating IPC methods.
Data Review
Guidance for assessing data and code availability.
- Match reviewers to specific methodological expertise
- Encourage transparent reporting of surveillance protocols
- Request clarification on case definitions and outcomes
- Promote reproducible and prevention relevant analyses
Editors can contact the editorial office for guidance on complex submissions or conflicts of interest. Email [email protected] for support.
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.
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