Editors guide the peer review process and ensure that published research meets IJIP standards for methodological rigor and prevention relevance. Editors also help maintain transparency and fairness in manuscript decisions.

• Sound data provenance and ethical compliance
• Reproducible surveillance and analytical methods
• Clear interpretation of prevention outcomes
• Adequate validation and benchmarking

Editors must disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary. Appeals are handled transparently and may involve additional editorial review.

• Confirm scope alignment and data availability
• Check ethical approvals and permits
• Verify reviewer expertise and balance
• Ensure decisions are supported by evidence

• Encourage consistent decision letters and clear revision guidance.
• Use standardized scoring rubrics for methodological quality.
• Ensure reviewer expertise matches the manuscript topic.
• Confirm ethical approvals and patient consent documentation.
• Monitor turnaround times and communicate delays promptly.
• Promote data transparency and reproducibility statements.
• Document conflicts of interest and recuse when needed.
• Coordinate with guest editors to align on scope fit.
• Verify outbreak reporting standards and case definitions.
• Ensure statistical review for complex analyses or trials.
• Request data access statements for sensitive datasets.
• Encourage clear reporting of IPC interventions and adherence.
• Ensure adherence to reporting guidelines for IPC studies.
• Confirm inclusion of ethics statements and consent details.
• Request clarity on surveillance definitions and denominators.
• Verify that data sharing statements align with journal policy.
• Encourage structured abstracts for improved indexing.
• Confirm that conflicts of interest are disclosed for all authors.
• Check that outbreak timelines are clearly reported.

IJIP is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in infection prevention and control. We emphasize reproducible surveillance methods, clear reporting of case definitions, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in infection prevention science and implementation.