Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Infection Prevention publishes population-level research on infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance systems, antimicrobial resistance patterns, outbreak investigations, and evidence-based prevention strategies that inform public health policy and healthcare system interventions.
Primary Research Domains
High-priority areas representing the journal's central mission. Manuscripts in these domains receive expedited editorial review and are prioritized for publication.
Complementary Research Areas
Research areas that support and enhance core infection prevention objectives through interdisciplinary approaches and implementation science.
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Disease transmission dynamics and modeling
- Outbreak investigation methodologies
- Surveillance system design and evaluation
- Emerging infectious disease patterns
Healthcare-Associated Infections
- HAI surveillance and prevention bundles
- Central line and catheter-associated infections
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Environmental hygiene interventions
Antimicrobial Resistance
- AMR epidemiology and transmission
- Antimicrobial stewardship programs
- Resistance surveillance networks
- Novel resistance mechanisms
Implementation Science
- Behavior change interventions
- Quality improvement methodologies
- Knowledge translation strategies
- Sustainability of infection control programs
Diagnostic Innovation
- Point-of-care testing evaluation
- Molecular diagnostic applications
- Rapid pathogen identification
- Diagnostic stewardship
Interdisciplinary Excellence: The International Journal of Infection Prevention welcomes submissions that bridge traditional disciplinary boundaries, including collaborations between epidemiologists, microbiologists, behavioral scientists, health economists, and implementation researchers working toward improved infection outcomes.
Original Research
Empirical studies reporting novel findings in infection epidemiology, prevention interventions, or surveillance methodologies.
Systematic Reviews
Comprehensive evidence syntheses following PRISMA guidelines with meta-analysis where appropriate.
Implementation Reports
Detailed accounts of infection prevention program implementation with outcomes data and lessons learned.
Outbreak Reports
Timely documentation of outbreak investigations including epidemiological analysis and control measures.
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