Journal of Infection Prevention

Aims & Scope

Journal of Infection Prevention is the professional publication of the Infection Prevention Society.

The aim of the journal is to advance the evidence base in infection prevention and control, and to provide a publishing platform for all health professionals interested in this field of practice.

Journal of Infection Prevention is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed publication containing a wide range of articles: -Original primary research studies- Qualitative and quantitative studies- Reviews of the evidence on various topics- Practice development project reports- Guidelines for practice- Case studies- Overviews of infectious diseases and their causative organisms- Audit and surveillance studies/projects- Outbreak reports.

The journal has a rapidly developing, multi-professional author and readership base, including: -Infection prevention and control professionals -Public health and health protection specialists -Pharmacists with an interest in antimicrobial agents -Allied health professionals -Primary care professionals including general practice staff, dental staff and sexual health specialists.

The multi-professional Editorial Board are keen to support new authors and are happy to provide guidance on planning and writing papers for publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.365

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	26

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14729

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	144

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Does the use of a theoretical approach tell us more about hand hygiene behaviour? The barriers and levers to hand hygiene

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Judith, Rebecca, Cath, Francine

• Development of the UK Vessel Health and Preservation (VHP) framework: a multi-organisational collaborative

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Carole, Valya, Andrea, Steve, Andrew, Helen, Tim

• Infection risks associated with peripheral vascular catheters

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Li, Siyu, Nicole, Gillian, Julie, Emily, Claire M

• Covering more territory to fight resistance: considering nurses’ role in antimicrobial stewardship

  Citation: 89

  Authors: R., LN, M., A.

• The antibacterial effect of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (Dermabond®) skin adhesive

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Jeremy L, Grace, Lizi, Philip, Thomas FO

• Knowledge, attitude and practice of standard precautions of infection control by hospital workers in two tertiary hospitals in Nigeria

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Dimie, Kemebradikumo, Babatunde, George, Christian, Sanusi

• A review of the risks and disease transmission associated with aerosol generating medical procedures

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Anna, Gail, Jimmy, Allan

• Does a hospital culture influence adherence to infection prevention and control and rates of healthcare associated infection? A literature review

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Adriana, Dona

• Nosocomial bacterial infections in a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Nigatu, Solomon, Berhanu

• Vomiting Larry: a simulated vomiting system for assessing environmental contamination from projectile vomiting related to norovirus infection

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Catherine

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