The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Pathogen Science is an international, peer-reviewed publication committed to advancing the frontiers of research in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, and pathogen biology. It provides a scholarly platform for disseminating high-impact research that addresses the mechanisms, detection, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases affecting individuals and populations across the globe. As public health threats become increasingly complex and interconnected, the journal supports timely, evidence-based work that contributes to both academic knowledge and clinical application.

Our mission is to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation in tackling microbial threats, emerging pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, host–pathogen interactions, and disease outbreaks. By encouraging research that bridges basic science and clinical relevance, the journal aims to support global health security and scientific preparedness for both endemic and epidemic conditions.

Relevance in a Changing World
Infectious diseases remain among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The rise of drug-resistant pathogens, the re-emergence of previously controlled diseases, and the emergence of novel zoonotic viruses have reshaped priorities in global health research. From community-level infections to pandemic-scale outbreaks, the importance of microbiological research and pathogen surveillance has never been greater.

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Pathogen Science responds to this growing demand for interdisciplinary understanding. We publish research that spans human, animal, and environmental health; reflecting the One Health approach, and welcome submissions that highlight local, regional, or global implications of microbial activity and disease spread.

Scope and Contributions
The journal covers a broad array of topics within its thematic focus. These include but are not limited to:

• Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections
• Host–pathogen interactions at the cellular and molecular level
• Pathogen evolution, mutation patterns, and genomic studies
• Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and surveillance
• Clinical microbiology and diagnostic microbiological techniques
• Public health microbiology, epidemiology, and outbreak investigation
• Immunopathology of infectious diseases
• Vaccine development and vaccine-preventable diseases
• Hospital-acquired and community-acquired infections
• Emerging and re-emerging pathogens
• Tropical infectious diseases and neglected tropical diseases
• Microbiome dynamics and microbial ecology
• Vector-borne diseases and transmission modeling
• Zoonotic infections and One Health approaches

By supporting original research, critical reviews, and clinically relevant case studies, the journal provides a robust platform for academic exchange among microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, pathologists, epidemiologists, immunologists, and related healthcare professionals.

Types of Research and Scholarly Value
The journal publishes original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, clinical case reports, methodological studies, and technical papers that enhance diagnostic or treatment approaches. In addition to hypothesis-driven experimental research, we encourage submissions that integrate translational science, clinical relevance, and population health.

Special interest is given to research that demonstrates innovation in laboratory diagnostics, antimicrobial stewardship programs, outbreak containment strategies, and novel therapeutic development. Manuscripts that address infection dynamics in vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals, are also highly valued.

Studies exploring microbial resistance trends, pathogen surveillance systems, and digital tools for outbreak forecasting contribute significantly to our mission of improving infectious disease management in real-world settings.

Global and Inclusive Outlook
The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Pathogen Science is committed to being a global resource for scholars and clinicians alike. We actively welcome contributions from researchers across all geographic regions, particularly from low- and middle-income countries where infectious disease burdens are highest. We recognize that infectious disease threats differ by geography, socioeconomic conditions, and healthcare infrastructure, and we value context-specific findings that can inform practice on a regional or global scale.

To support diversity in scholarly contributions, the journal offers guidance and editorial assistance to researchers in underrepresented settings. Multilingual abstracts, collaborative authorship, and cross-national studies are encouraged as part of our inclusive publishing ethos.

Editorial Commitment and Peer Review
All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a double-blind peer review process led by experts in infectious diseases, microbiology, and public health. The editorial board comprises experienced researchers, practicing clinicians, and global health professionals who ensure that all accepted articles meet international standards of scientific integrity, ethical compliance, and scholarly clarity.

Authors receive constructive, timely feedback, and are supported through each stage of the editorial process. Our goal is to maintain transparency and fairness while upholding rigorous academic standards.

Open Access and Visibility
The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Pathogen Science operates under an open-access publishing model. All accepted articles are freely available online without subscription barriers, ensuring that findings are accessible to scientists, clinicians, policymakers, educators, and the public worldwide.

Each article is assigned a DOI and is indexed in relevant academic databases, increasing discoverability and long-term citation potential. Authors retain full copyright of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons license.

Technological Integration and Supplementary Content
To enhance the utility and impact of published research, the journal supports the inclusion of high-resolution figures, supplementary data files, graphical abstracts, and protocol descriptions. Authors may also submit video abstracts or visual summaries to aid dissemination across clinical and educational platforms.

We are committed to advancing digital science communication and encourage contributions that utilize visual, interactive, or data-driven methods to communicate complex infectious disease research.

Support for Authors and Early-Career Researchers
The journal takes pride in nurturing the next generation of microbiologists and infectious disease experts. We invite early-career scientists, graduate students, and clinical trainees to contribute original work, submit commentaries, or participate in special thematic issues.

Mentorship from senior editorial board members, educational resources, and guidance on manuscript development are offered to support author success. We also publish reflections, practice-based reports, and perspectives that draw from real-world clinical or laboratory experience.

A Platform for Progress in Infectious Disease Research
The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Pathogen Science believes in the transformative power of scientific knowledge to prevent illness, control disease transmission, and safeguard communities. By publishing work that is both methodologically sound and clinically relevant, we contribute to the global effort to combat infectious diseases through science, innovation, and collaboration.

We invite all professionals working at the intersection of microbiology, infectious diseases, and pathogen science to share their work, engage with the research community, and advance the shared mission of improving human and public health through rigorous scholarship.