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Journal of Infection Prevention

Official publication of the Infection Prevention Society. It is intended for healthcare professionals dedicated to infection prevention and control and features original research, guidelines for best practice, case studies, and reviews. The journal is published bimonthly and provides updates on the latest research and innovations.

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Subject Infectious Diseases, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 1
Quartile Q4
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1757-1774
eISSN 1757-1782
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There are no fees payable to submit or publish in this journal; optional open access publishing is available for a fee via the Sage Choice program or eligible open access agreements.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Infection Prevention accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter If writing or editing assistance from a third party was used or the submission was made by a non-author on behalf of the authors, this must be stated in the covering letter.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words excluding references.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no longer than 5,000 words excluding references. Manuscript should use the following structure: Background, Methods where appropriate, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Manuscript must include at least 4 keywords and include a declaration of generative AI in scientific writing on the front page.
References References must use the Harvard system of referencing. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Figures and images must be uploaded, and additional materials or large tables or figures may be included as online supplementary material if marked as such at submission. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the text.
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Meta-Analyses/ Metasyntheses

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and any submission made on behalf of the authors by a non-author.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words excluding references.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words excluding references. Manuscript should be structured as Background, Methods where appropriate, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Manuscript must include at least 4 keywords and declarations for authors’ contributions, acknowledgments, funding, conflicts of interest, and generative AI in scientific writing.
References References must use the Harvard system of referencing. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables Figures and images must be uploaded, and additional materials or large tables and figures may be submitted as online supplementary material marked as such at submission. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are cited in the text.
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Scoping Reviews

Cover Letter If writing or editing assistance from a third party was used or the submission was made by a non-author on behalf of the authors, this must be stated in the covering letter.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words excluding references.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no longer than 5,000 words excluding references. Manuscript should use the structure Background, Methods where appropriate, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Manuscript must include at least 4 keywords and include declarations for author contributions, acknowledgments, funding, conflicts of interest, and generative AI in scientific writing on the front page or in the required declarations sections.
References References must use the Harvard system of referencing. All work referred to in the manuscript must be fully cited, and every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Figures and images must be uploaded, and additional materials or large tables or figures may be included as online supplementary material if marked as such at submission. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the text.
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Recent Publications

Reducing inappropriate non-sterile glove use in an acute NHS trust: A quality improvement evaluation of the Gloves Off campaign

Harmony Owhotake, Jossy Ashlin, Stefano Oggiano, Aiden J. Plant

10.1177/17571774261477840
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COVID-19 in nursing homes: What syndromic and virological surveillance revealed about the first two epidemic waves

Philippe Gaspard, Martin Martinot

10.1177/17571774261477859
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Infection-related hospital isolation and social outcomes: A systematic review of family presence, communication modalities, and patient-reported measures

Dalibor Sedláček, Alena Lochmannová, Robin Šín, Miroslav Kubiska, Petr Simbartl, Marie Kulová

10.1177/17571774261477673
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An exploration of nursing home staff perceptions of the impact of infection prevention and control champions in Ireland: A descriptive qualitative study

Richard Byrne, Maura Smiddy

10.1177/17571774261477863
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Can isolated negative-pressure devices reduce transmission of respiratory infection in critical care units: A laboratory-based controlled experimental observational study

Sunit Kumar Gupta, Nidhima Aggarwal, Nisha M. P, Vamshidhar Chamala, Samarjit Dey, Eeshwar M. V, Sumit Bansal, Mukesh Tripathi, Jitendra Chawla

10.1177/17571774261477869
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

First decision: 29 days median; peer review: 70 days median; submission to acceptance: 299 days median; acceptance to publication: 22 days median.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required when a submission involves third-party writing or editing assistance or is submitted on behalf of the authors by someone who is not listed as an author.

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What are the publication costs?

There are no fees payable to submit or publish in this journal. Optional open access publishing is available for a fee via Sage Choice or eligible open access agreements.

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Research Topics

Infection Control in Healthcare Infection Control and Ventilation Antibiotic Use and Resistance Nosocomial Infections in ICU Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection Surgical site infection prevention Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Urinary Tract Infections Management Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Healthcare cost, quality, practices Dental Research and COVID-19 Patient Safety and Medication Errors Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Emergency and Acute Care Studies COVID-19 and Mental Health COVID-19 epidemiological studies Food Safety and Hygiene Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Influenza Virus Research Studies Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

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