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Epidemiology and Infection

Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1901

ISSN1469-4409
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
68
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
DOAJ Verified+15
Total68
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.72
H-Index
168
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.648
Total Works
9,598
Total Citations
286,562
2yr Mean Citedness
2.32
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Aims & Scope

Epidemiology & Infection is a leading international journal publishing high-quality research on all aspects of infectious disease epidemiology and microbial pathogenesis. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and commentaries that advance our understanding of the distribution, determinants, and control of infectious diseases in human and animal populations. Our scope includes, but is not limited to: * Emerging infectious diseases * Antimicrobial resistance * Vaccine-preventable diseases * Zoonotic infections * Vector-borne diseases * Global health and neglected tropical diseases * Mathematical modelling of infectious diseases * Host-pathogen interactions * Microbial genomics and evolution * Public health interventions and policy We are committed to rapid publication of significant findings and aim to provide a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange. We encourage submissions that address current public health challenges and contribute to the prevention and control of infectious diseases worldwide.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
14
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1901
FrequencyMonthly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications9,598
Publisher OrgCambridge University Press
OA Since2019
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~14 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-SA, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Cambridge University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1469-4409
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

EpidemiologyQ2
Infectious DiseasesQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Infectious DiseasesPublic, Environmental & Occupational Health

Scopus Categories

Infectious DiseasesEpidemiology
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref