International Journal of Infection Prevention invites high quality submissions that advance infection prevention, healthcare epidemiology, and antimicrobial stewardship across clinical and community settings. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, and implementation studies that reduce infection risk and improve patient safety.

Our editorial focus prioritizes rigorous study design, transparent reporting, and measurable impact on prevention practices and policy.

• Healthcare-associated infection surveillance and prevention bundles
• Antimicrobial stewardship and resistance mitigation strategies
• Outbreak investigation, response, and containment modeling
• Infection control in surgical, ICU, and long-term care settings
• Vaccination programs and implementation effectiveness
• Environmental hygiene, disinfection, and sterilization science
• WASH and community infection prevention initiatives
• Occupational exposure, PPE, and safety protocols
• Diagnostics, screening, and rapid testing workflows
• One Health approaches and zoonotic spillover prevention
• Behavior change, compliance measurement, and IPC training
• Data-driven surveillance systems and digital reporting tools

• Outbreak reports with clear response timelines
• Implementation science and quality improvement studies
• Surveillance reports and antimicrobial use analyses
• Practice or policy briefs grounded in evidence

Successful submissions present a clear prevention question, robust methodology, and transparent reporting of case definitions and denominators. We value studies that demonstrate measurable reductions in infection risk or improvements in compliance and safety.

Authors should document surveillance protocols, intervention fidelity, and outcome definitions to support reproducibility and real-world adoption.

• Clear case definitions and standardized denominators
• Validated surveillance methods and data quality checks
• Appropriate statistical analysis and handling of confounders
• Interpretation that links findings to prevention decisions

Submissions undergo editorial screening for scope fit, methodological rigor, and reporting completeness. Qualified manuscripts move to single blind peer review with subject matter experts.

IJIP operates under an open access model to ensure infection prevention research is discoverable and reusable. APCs are applied after acceptance and support peer review, production, and archiving services.

Membership options and affordable APC waivers are available for eligible authors. Contact the editorial office at [email protected] for guidance.

• Scope fit confirmed for infection prevention research
• Case definitions and denominators documented
• Data availability statement included
• Ethics approvals and consent described
• Cover letter explains novelty and prevention relevance

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.