IJIP prioritizes structured metadata and DOI registration so infection prevention research is discoverable across scholarly platforms. Indexing helps evidence reach IPC leaders, clinicians, policymakers, and public health teams worldwide.

Our production workflow includes metadata validation and citation checks to improve discoverability and long term accuracy.

IJIP maintains core identifiers and metadata services that support reliable citation, cataloging, and discovery across platforms.

• ISSN registration for consistent journal identification
• DOI assignment and metadata registration via Crossref
• Google Scholar discoverability subject to inclusion and crawling guidelines
• OAI-PMH endpoint for metadata harvesting: https://openaccesspub.org/oai (oai_dc)

• Accurate author names, affiliations, and ORCID identifiers
• Funding sources, grant numbers, and conflict disclosures
• Structured abstracts with clear objectives and results
• Discipline specific keywords for infection prevention and IPC
• Complete references with DOIs where available

Authors help improve discoverability by providing complete metadata, accurate references, and clear funding statements. Well structured abstracts and keywords improve visibility for public health audiences.

• Include ORCID identifiers where available
• Use standardized IPC and surveillance terminology
• Provide data repository links and accession numbers
• Ensure citations match reference lists

Indexing updates: Coverage can vary by platform and may update over time. If you need verification for a specific database or reporting requirement, contact [email protected].

• Provide ORCID identifiers for all authors to strengthen metadata matching.
• Use standardized infection prevention keywords and relevant MeSH terms where applicable.
• Include funding agency names and grant numbers for metadata completeness.
• Check that author affiliations include institution names and country information.
• Confirm DOI links are accurate and resolve correctly.
• Ensure references include year, volume, issue, and page ranges.
• Provide corresponding author email for indexing contact.
• Use structured abstracts with clear objectives and outcomes.
• Ensure article titles are descriptive and avoid unexplained acronyms.
• Check that supplementary files are referenced in the metadata.
• Verify keywords reflect IPC, antimicrobial stewardship, and outbreak response.
• Confirm funding statements align with institutional reporting requirements.
• Include IPC, outbreak, or antimicrobial stewardship terms in keywords.
• Provide registry identifiers for surveillance programs if applicable.
• Ensure abbreviations are expanded in titles and abstracts for indexing.
• Use MeSH terms for pathogens and prevention interventions when available.

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.