About the Journal
Infectious Disease Policy Journal (IDPJ) is an interdisciplinary, open-access online journal dedicated to examining the policy, social, and structural dimensions of infectious diseases across the globe. IDPJ aims to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice—connecting the voices of scientists, health workers, policymakers, civil society, and the public.
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Call for Papers
The IDPJ invites submissions for upcoming issues. As an open-access, interdisciplinary journal, we explore how policy, society, and science shape infectious disease prevention and response. We welcome contributions from scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders, with a special focus on equity, governance, and voices from low- and middle-income countries.
Read more about Call for PapersWhat Is IDPJ?
Infectious Disease Policy Journal (IDPJ) is an interdisciplinary, open-access journal dedicated to exploring the policy, social, and structural dimensions of infectious diseases worldwide. Its mission is to bridge research, policy, and practice by amplifying diverse voices—including scientists, policymakers, health workers, civil society, and communities, especially those in low- and middle-income countries. The journal places strong emphasis on equity, public engagement, and inclusive, community-driven dialogue in global health.
Key Areas of Focus include:
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Behavioural science and health communication
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Equity in access to healthcare, vaccines, and diagnostics
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Citizen science and participatory research
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Social and economic impacts of infectious diseases
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One Health and environmental policy intersections
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Community engagement and trust in health systems
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Policy effectiveness, governance, and accountability
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) interventions
Audience: IDPJ serves a diverse global readership of public health researchers, social scientists, policymakers, international agencies, government officials, healthcare professionals, NGOs, community leaders, civil society actors, students, and members of the public interested in global health policy.
Types of Publications: The journal welcomes both peer-reviewed and editorially reviewed articles.
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Peer-reviewed: research articles, reviews, brief reports, case studies, and policy briefs.
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Editorially reviewed: commentaries, perspectives, editorials, and position papers.
Editorial Process and Publishing Model: All submissions undergo rigorous review for quality, originality, and ethical integrity. Research-based work is subject to double-blind peer review, while other contributions are internally reviewed by the editorial team. IDPJ follows a modular publishing model, featuring rolling publication, thematic chapters, and curated collections—enhancing timeliness, accessibility, and impact.
You can read more in the About section.