Aims & Scope
The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JOID) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal from Directive Publications advancing the science and clinical practice of infectious diseases. It publishes original research across infectious disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, emerging and re-emerging infections, tropical and neglected diseases, and healthcare-associated infections, serving clinicians, microbiologists, epidemiologists, and public health researchers worldwide.
We welcome work across the spectrum of pathogens, including viral infections such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, dengue, and Lassa fever; bacterial and fungal infections including sporotrichosis, leptospirosis, and scrub typhus; vaccine and immunization research; and clinical syndromes such as catheter-related bloodstream and post-surgical urinary tract infections. Studies on surveillance, diagnostics, antibiotic utilization (including WHO AWaRe classification), and One Health are especially encouraged.
JOID accepts original research, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, and editorials. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review consistent with COPE principles. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, with authors retaining copyright.
Subject Coverage
Journal of Infectious Diseases welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports across the following core areas:
Research Topics
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Articles
Brown Spiders’ Venom Ulcer Necrosis Local Insulin Micro Doses Therapeutic Essay. Literature Review
Epidemiological Characteristics of Anthrax in an Agricultural-pastoral Region of Northeastern China: a 21-year Cross-sectional Study
Miliary tuberculosis is not uncommon
To study Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics and Risk Factors for Fatality in Geriatric Patients compared with Adult with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever at tertiary hospital
Post Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Urinary Tract Infection: A Clinical Dilemma
Infectious Diseases and Traditional Medical Ideas about Inheritance. II. Tuberculosis, Syphilis, and Rheumatic Fever as Models
Infectious Diseases and Traditional Medical Ideas about Inheritance. I. General Considerations
Facial Verrucous Sporotricosis: Diagnostic And Treatment Difficulties
Evaluation of the acceptability of a system to assist clinicians in prescribing antibiotics in daily practice
Epidemiology of Lassa Fever in Nigeria, 2015-2025: A Descriptive Study
Clinical And Microbiological Aspects Of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection In Dialysis Population And Their Short-Term outcomes
Cellular To Extra-Cellular Concentrations Of Doxycycline, Enoxacin And Roxithromycin In Human Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils
Booster with intranasal vaccine candidate Mambisa activates the expression of tissue resident memory T cell markers
Assessing Trends in Use of WHO Watch and Reserve Group Antibiotics: A Longitudinal Drug Utilization Review
Acute kidney injury in Dengue Fever, one year Hospital based cross sectional study
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does the Journal of Infectious Diseases cover?
The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JOID) covers the full breadth of infectious diseases: infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance; antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic stewardship; viral infections such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, dengue, and Lassa fever; bacterial, fungal, and tropical infections including sporotrichosis, leptospirosis, and scrub typhus; vaccines and immunization; and healthcare-associated infections such as catheter-related bloodstream and post-surgical urinary tract infections. One Health and diagnostics studies are also welcome.
Who should read and publish in the Journal of Infectious Diseases?
JOID is intended for infectious disease physicians, clinical microbiologists, epidemiologists, public health and global health researchers, pharmacists working in antimicrobial stewardship, vaccinologists, and policy makers. Authors conducting original research, reviews, or clinical case studies on any pathogen or infection-related public health question are encouraged to submit, including early-career and globally based researchers.
How do I submit a manuscript to the Journal of Infectious Diseases?
Submit through the Directive Publications submission page linked from the journal homepage. Prepare your manuscript according to our author guidelines, including a structured abstract, declarations on ethics and conflicts of interest, and references in Vancouver style. JOID welcomes original research, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, brief communications, and editorials across all areas of infectious diseases.
What article types does the Journal of Infectious Diseases accept?
JOID accepts original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, clinical case reports and case series (such as sporotrichosis or coinfection studies), brief communications, epidemiological and surveillance reports, and editorials. Case reports describing unusual presentations, emerging pathogens, or diagnostic and treatment challenges in infectious diseases are particularly suitable.
Is the Journal of Infectious Diseases open access and peer reviewed?
Yes. The Journal of Infectious Diseases is fully open access and peer reviewed. All articles undergo double-blind peer review following COPE ethical principles and are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, download, and share them freely while authors retain copyright.
Does the Journal of Infectious Diseases charge an article processing charge or offer waivers?
JOID applies an article processing charge (APC) only on acceptance, which supports open access publication, peer review management, and permanent archiving. Waivers and discounts are available, including for authors from lower-income settings; please contact the editorial office before or during submission to request consideration. There are no charges to read articles.