Epidemiology and Infection
Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1901
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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.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Epidemiology and Infection
Is Epidemiology and Infection a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Epidemiology and Infection: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Epidemiology and Infection?
Epidemiology and Infection is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.32.
Is Epidemiology and Infection indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Epidemiology and Infection is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Epidemiology and Infection?
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
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