Submit Your Research
Share your infection prevention research with the global healthcare community through the International Journal of Infection Prevention. Our streamlined submission process ensures rapid evaluation by expert reviewers in infectious disease epidemiology and infection control.
Before preparing your manuscript, please review our detailed Instructions for Authors to ensure your submission meets journal requirements. Manuscripts that follow formatting guidelines experience smoother processing and faster editorial decisions. Consider whether your research aligns with our scope covering infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and evidence-based prevention strategies.
Prepare Your Manuscript
- Follow Instructions for Authors formatting
- Include all required sections and declarations
- Ensure figures and tables meet quality standards
- Complete ethical approvals documentation
- Prepare cover letter highlighting significance
Required Documents
- Main manuscript file (Word or LaTeX)
- Cover letter to Editor-in-Chief
- Figure files in high resolution
- Supplementary materials if applicable
- Completed author disclosure forms
Author Checklist
- All authors meet ICMJE authorship criteria
- Conflicts of interest disclosed
- Funding sources acknowledged
- Data availability statement included
- Ethics approval documented
Our secure online submission system guides you through the manuscript submission process, collecting required information and enabling tracking of your submission through editorial review. The system accepts various file formats and provides real-time confirmation of successful uploads.
What Happens After Submission: Within 48 hours, you will receive acknowledgment of your submission with a manuscript reference number. Our editorial team conducts initial screening for scope alignment and completeness before assigning qualified peer reviewers. Authors typically receive first decisions within 3-4 weeks of submission.
| Stage | Typical Timeline | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Screening | 1-2 days | Scope fit and compliance checks |
| Peer Review | 2-3 weeks | Scientific rigor and methodology |
| Editorial Decision | 3-5 days | Accept, revise, or reject |
| Production | 1-2 weeks | Copyediting, proofs, publication |
Authors uncertain whether their research aligns with International Journal of Infection Prevention scope are encouraged to submit pre-submission inquiries. Provide a brief abstract summarizing your research question, methodology, and key findings. Our editorial office typically responds within 3-5 business days with guidance on submission appropriateness.
Pre-submission review helps authors avoid unnecessary effort preparing manuscripts for inappropriate venues while enabling the journal to identify promising work. Contact us at [email protected] with your inquiry.
The International Journal of Infection Prevention operates under an open access model with article processing charges (APCs) covering publication costs. Fee waivers are available for authors from institutions without publishing funds or from low-income countries. Please review our Article Processing Charges page for current fees and waiver policies.
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