Epidemiology and Infection
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Epidemiology and Infection
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
133 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Epidemiology & Infection publishes original reports and reviews on all aspects of infection in humans and animals. Particular emphasis is given to the epidemiology, prevention and control of infectious diseases. The scope covers the zoonoses, outbreaks, food hygiene, vaccine studies, statistics and the clinical, social and public-health aspects of infectious disease, as well as some tropical infections. It has become the key international periodical in which to find the latest reports on recently discovered infections and new technology. For those concerned with policy and planning for the control of infections, the papers on mathematical modelling of epidemics caused by historical, current and emergent infections are of particular value.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisEpidemiology and Infection (acronym: hyg, abbr: EPIDEMIOL INFECT, ISSN: 0950-2688) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Cambridge University Press in England since 1987. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.821 (Q2), an H-index of 133.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 238 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,259 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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