IJIP provides reviewers with tools and guidance to support efficient, high quality reviews. Resources focus on evaluating IPC methods, data transparency, and prevention relevance.

• Verify that study design is described clearly
• Check that case definitions align with study objectives
• Assess whether data and code access statements are complete
• Recommend clarifications for prevention interpretation

Reviewers can contact the editorial office for clarification on review criteria or conflicts. Email [email protected] for assistance.

• 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.
• Comment on clarity of intervention components and implementation context.
• Review whether ethical approvals match the described population.
• Check adherence to data sharing and repository requirements.
• Ensure that key abbreviations are defined and used consistently.
• Assess alignment between stated objectives and reported outcomes.

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.