JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Researchers for Global Health Impact
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology:
The journal publishes research on the epidemiological trends and patterns of infectious diseases, including studies that assess the burden of diseases like COVID-19, respiratory infections, and antibiotic-resistant infections. - Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance:
A significant focus is on antimicrobial resistance, including studies on the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programs, resistance patterns, and the impact of new antibiotics and therapies. - Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Interventions:
The journal often features clinical trials and studies assessing the efficacy and safety of new treatments for various infections, including antiviral therapies and antibiotics. - Immunological Responses and Vaccination:
Research on immunological responses to vaccines, particularly in the context of emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19, is a core area of interest. - Diagnostic Innovations:
There is a strong emphasis on the development and validation of new diagnostic methods for infectious diseases, including rapid tests and molecular techniques. - Case Reports and Clinical Management:
The journal includes case reports that provide insights into the clinical management of infectious diseases, highlighting unique presentations and treatment outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- COVID-19 Related Research:
There is a significant increase in studies related to COVID-19, including vaccine efficacy, long-term effects, and therapeutic interventions, reflecting the ongoing global pandemic's impact on research priorities. - Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms:
Research on the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance has gained momentum, with an emphasis on understanding the genetic and molecular basis of resistance in various pathogens. - Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC):
Emerging studies on long COVID and its associated complications highlight a growing interest in the long-term effects of viral infections. - Public Health Interventions and Policies:
There is an increasing focus on the effectiveness of public health interventions, including vaccination campaigns and infection control measures, particularly in healthcare settings. - Pediatric Infectious Diseases:
Research targeting infectious diseases in pediatric populations, especially in the context of vaccination and antibiotic resistance, is gaining traction. - Novel Diagnostic Techniques:
The journal is also seeing a rise in publications on innovative diagnostic techniques, including rapid testing methods for various pathogens, reflecting the demand for timely and accurate diagnostics.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Herbal Medicine Research:
The focus on traditional herbal medicine as a treatment for infectious diseases appears to be waning, with fewer studies being published in this area compared to previous years. - Prolonged Antiviral Treatments:
Research on extended antiviral therapies, particularly for older antiviral agents, has decreased, possibly due to the emergence of more effective treatments and therapies. - Animal Studies in Infectious Disease Research:
There has been a noticeable reduction in studies primarily focused on animal models for infectious disease research, as the journal shifts towards more clinical and epidemiological studies. - Emerging Infectious Diseases from Non-Human Sources:
Publications on zoonotic infections and emerging diseases from wildlife have become less frequent, possibly due to a shift in focus towards human-centric infectious diseases, particularly post-COVID-19.
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