Submit Your Infection Prevention Research
Join leading epidemiologists and public health researchers publishing population health studies, disease surveillance research, and outbreak investigations in our peer-reviewed open access journal
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Two Convenient Submission Methods
Choose the submission method that works best for your workflow. Both options provide secure, efficient manuscript handling with real-time tracking and expert editorial support.
ManuscriptZone Portal
Our comprehensive manuscript management system designed for epidemiology and public health research. Ideal for authors who want complete control and visibility throughout the review process.
- Auto-save functionality protects your work
- Guided submission workflow with field-specific prompts
- Real-time manuscript status tracking
- Direct access to reviewer comments and editor decisions
- Secure document upload with version control
- Dashboard for managing multiple submissions
Best for: Original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and complex multi-author studies requiring detailed tracking
Submit via ManuscriptZoneQuick Submission Form
A streamlined submission process for straightforward manuscripts. Perfect for authors who prefer a simple, fast submission without account creation.
- No account registration required
- Single-page submission form
- Fast upload for ready manuscripts
- Immediate confirmation email
- Suitable for all manuscript types
- Editorial team handles portal registration
Best for: Short communications, case reports, letters to the editor, and authors seeking the fastest submission path
Use Quick Submission FormNew to our journal? We recommend starting with ManuscriptZone for the most comprehensive submission experience. You'll receive step-by-step guidance tailored to epidemiology research standards, including STROBE, CONSORT, and PRISMA compliance checks.
Manuscript Types We Publish
The International Journal of Infection Prevention welcomes diverse epidemiological research that advances our understanding of disease prevention, surveillance, and population health. Our expert reviewers specialize in evaluating methodology rigor, statistical approaches, and public health implications.
Population-Based Studies
Cohort studies, cross-sectional surveys, and case-control studies examining disease patterns, risk factors, and health outcomes in defined populations.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Comprehensive evidence synthesis following PRISMA guidelines, quantitative meta-analyses, and methodological reviews of epidemiological approaches.
Outbreak Investigations
Field epidemiology reports, outbreak response analyses, contact tracing studies, and rapid assessments of emerging infectious disease threats.
Surveillance & Monitoring
Disease surveillance system evaluations, syndromic surveillance reports, sentinel monitoring studies, and epidemiological trend analyses.
Methodology & Statistical Approaches
Novel epidemiological methods, statistical modeling techniques, study design innovations, and validation studies of measurement tools.
Health Policy & Systems Research
Policy evaluations, health systems analyses, implementation science studies, and research examining social determinants of health.
Short Communications
Preliminary findings, pilot studies, novel observations, and timely reports of significant epidemiological findings requiring rapid dissemination.
Commentaries & Perspectives
Expert opinions on current epidemiological issues, methodological debates, policy implications, and future directions in infection prevention research.
Reporting Guidelines: We strongly encourage authors to follow discipline-specific reporting standards including STROBE (observational studies), CONSORT (randomized trials), PRISMA (systematic reviews), STARD (diagnostic accuracy), and ARRIVE (animal studies). Adherence to these guidelines expedites peer review and increases acceptance likelihood.
Pre-Submission Checklist
Ensure your manuscript is complete and properly formatted before submission. Following this checklist reduces processing time and helps reviewers focus on your research quality rather than formatting issues.
Manuscript File: Word (.docx) or LaTeX format, double-spaced, with line numbers for reviewer reference
Title Page: Complete title, all author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and corresponding author contact details
Abstract: Structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions) not exceeding 300 words
Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords using MeSH terms where applicable for optimal indexing
Figures & Tables: High-resolution figures (300 DPI minimum, TIFF or EPS format) with descriptive captions
References: Complete citations in Vancouver or AMA style, verified for accuracy
Ethics Approval: IRB/ethics committee approval documentation and informed consent statements
Data Availability: Statement on data sharing, repository links, or access conditions
Competing Interests: Declaration of all financial and non-financial competing interests
Author Contributions: Clear statement of each author's role using CRediT taxonomy
Funding Information: Complete funding sources with grant numbers and sponsor acknowledgments
Cover Letter: Letter to editor highlighting novelty, significance, and why your work fits our journal's scope
Peer Review Timeline
We are committed to transparent, efficient peer review. Our editorial team works with expert epidemiologists and public health researchers to provide constructive feedback that strengthens your manuscript.
What happens during peer review? Your manuscript is evaluated by 2-3 independent experts in epidemiology and infection prevention. Reviewers assess methodological rigor, statistical validity, interpretation of findings, and contribution to the field. You'll receive detailed, constructive feedback regardless of the decision outcome. Our editors facilitate dialogue between authors and reviewers to ensure fair, thorough evaluation.
Why Epidemiologists Choose Our Journal
Indexed in Major Databases
Your research reaches the global epidemiology community through Google Scholar indexing
Expert Epidemiologist Reviewers
Manuscripts evaluated by practicing epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and public health researchers with field-specific expertise
Fast, Transparent Decisions
Average 21-day review time with clear, actionable feedback. No desk rejections without substantive review
Immediate Open Access
Your findings are freely accessible worldwide upon publication, maximizing impact on public health policy and practice
COPE Standards
We adhere to Committee on Publication Ethics standards, ensuring ethical peer review and publication integrity
APC Waivers Available
Financial support for authors from low- and middle-income countries and unfunded research. Quality, not ability to pay, determines acceptance
Submission Guidelines Summary
Manuscript Preparation
Structure your epidemiology manuscript with clear sections: Introduction (research question and context), Methods (study design, population, data collection, statistical analysis), Results (descriptive statistics, main findings, subgroup analyses), Discussion (interpretation, limitations, public health implications), and Conclusions. Include detailed methodology to allow replication and critical appraisal.
Statistical Reporting
Report effect sizes with 95% confidence intervals, not just p-values. Specify all statistical tests used, software packages and versions, handling of missing data, and adjustments for multiple comparisons. For complex analyses (multilevel models, survival analysis, propensity scores), provide sufficient detail for reproducibility.
Ethical Considerations
All human subjects research must have IRB/ethics committee approval. Include approval number, date, and institution in the manuscript. For secondary data analysis, specify data use agreements. Animal studies require IACUC approval and adherence to ARRIVE guidelines. Clearly describe informed consent procedures and data protection measures.
Data Sharing
We encourage data deposition in recognized repositories (e.g., Dryad, Figshare, institutional repositories). If data cannot be shared due to privacy concerns, provide detailed description of access procedures. Code for statistical analyses should be made available when possible to enhance reproducibility.
Conflicts of Interest
Declare all financial relationships with entities that could influence the research or its interpretation. This includes funding sources, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, patents, and expert testimony. Non-financial conflicts (personal relationships, academic competition) should also be disclosed.
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