IJIP reviewers evaluate methodological rigor, data transparency, and prevention relevance in submissions. Reviews should be constructive, evidence based, and focused on improving the manuscript.

• Clear research question and scope alignment
• Transparent surveillance methods and case definitions
• Appropriate analytical methods and validation
• Interpretation aligned with prevention outcomes
• Reproducibility and data sharing considerations

• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
• Declare conflicts of interest
• Report ethical or data integrity concerns
• Avoid using unpublished data for personal gain

• Assess clarity of infection outcomes and case definitions.
• Verify methodological rigor and appropriate statistical analysis.
• Check adherence to reporting guidelines such as CONSORT or STROBE.
• Comment on public health relevance and translational impact.
• Review data availability and reproducibility statements.
• Confirm ethical approvals and privacy disclosures.
• Provide constructive feedback and prioritize major issues.
• Indicate whether revisions can be addressed within the stated timeline.
• Check that surveillance methods and denominators are clearly defined.
• Assess whether intervention fidelity is reported.
• Evaluate whether conclusions overstate clinical implications.
• Check consistency between tables, figures, and text.
• Assess whether outbreak timelines and response steps are clear.
• Check that antimicrobial stewardship interventions are described precisely.
• Evaluate statistical reporting of effect sizes and confidence intervals.
• Confirm data limitations and missing data handling are disclosed.
• Assess whether results generalize to similar IPC settings.
• Verify that patient safety implications are discussed responsibly.

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.