Editors Guidelines
Guidance for editors overseeing immunization submissions.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2577-137X
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2577-137X
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Immunization policy, vaccine development, safety monitoring, immunogenicity, delivery systems, and global vaccine equity. We prioritize evidence that strengthens public health outcomes and informs immunization programs.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
Editors guide the peer review process and ensure that published research meets JI standards for methodological rigor and immunization relevance.
Editors are expected to provide timely decisions, manage reviewer selection, and uphold ethical standards.
The editorial role includes mentoring authors through revision cycles and ensuring that reporting aligns with immunization program needs.
- Conduct initial scope and ethics screening
- Select reviewers with immunization expertise
- Evaluate reviewer comments and decision recommendations
- Ensure reporting standards and data transparency compliance
- Communicate clear revision guidance to authors
Scope Fit
Alignment with immunization research and care.
Methodology
Robust study design and reporting.
Impact
Relevance to public health practice or policy.
Integrity
Ethical compliance and transparency.
- Use standardized decision letters
- Encourage adherence to CONSORT, STROBE, or PRISMA
- Flag potential conflicts of interest
- Escalate integrity concerns promptly
- Promote data availability and reproducibility
Editors should communicate decisions with clarity and respect, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. Prompt responses help maintain review timelines and reinforce author confidence in the process.
Use clear rationale when recommending rejection or major revision.
Editors must disclose potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when appropriate. Transparency protects the integrity of immunization scholarship and maintains trust in editorial decisions.
Potential conflicts should be reported before reviewer selection.
Disclosure keeps decisions impartial.
Editors should monitor reviewer response times and send reminders when needed. Consistent timelines support timely publication of immunization evidence.
Notify the editorial office early if delays are anticipated.
Timely decisions help authors meet reporting deadlines.
Clear scheduling supports issue planning.
Follow up maintains momentum.
JI is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in immunization research and program evaluation. We emphasize reproducible methods, clear reporting of vaccine outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in vaccine science, safety monitoring, and public health impact.
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