The record
- Full journal title
- Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Abbreviation
- apid
- NLM title
- Arch Pediatr Infect Dis
- Publisher
- Brieflands
- Scientific collaborator
- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children’s Health, SBMU
- e-ISSN
- 2322-1836
- p-ISSN
- 2322-1828
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Publishing model
- Per-article continuous
- Subject area
- Infectious Diseases
Aim & scope

The Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (APID) is a peer-reviewed journal established in 2012 by Professor Abdollah Karimi. It serves as a global platform for advancing knowledge in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases in children, catering to pediatric infectious disease specialists, internists, and healthcare practitioners.
Scopes:
The journal publishes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, and consensus statements on topics including:
- Epidemiology: Global and regional trends in pediatric infections, including emerging diseases.
- Clinical Management: Innovations in diagnosis, treatment, and evidence-based care.
- Prevention and Vaccination: Advances in immunization strategies and preventive measures.
- Pathogenesis and Resistance: Molecular mechanisms, antimicrobial resistance, and stewardship.
- Diagnostics: Development of novel tools and biomarkers.
- Rare and Complex Cases: Unique challenges in pediatric infectious diseases.
- Social and Ethical Dimensions: Behavioral, ethical, and public health aspects of pediatric infections.
The journal fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, providing insights to improve pediatric health outcomes and address pressing challenges in infectious diseases.
Article types
The APID accepts the following types of articles:
- Original Research Articles: Novel studies contributing to the field of pediatric infectious diseases.
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Comprehensive reviews and analyses of existing research.
- Short articles: These include letters to the editor, critical discussions, and opposing viewpoints on relevant clinical or research topics.
- Consensus Statements: Expert opinions and guidelines on significant issues in pediatric infectious diseases.
The journal encourages submissions that adopt a worldwide, interdisciplinary perspective and align with its mission to advance the understanding and management of infectious diseases in children.
Peer review
This journal employs a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review System alongside an Open Peer Review option, which includes publishing reviewers’ comments for transparency and accountability.
- Double-Blind Peer Review System
- Open Peer Review (since Aug 2019), Show List of All Published Reviewers' Comments
Access & licensing
All Brieflands Journals are Open Access, providing free and immediate access to published articles under Creative Commons licenses (CC BY 4.0 or CC BY-NC 4.0), ensuring increased visibility, copyright retention for authors, and unrestricted use based on the license terms. (Read more)
License policy
This open-access article is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Publication charges
Learn about Article Processing Charges (APC), payment methods, and detailed guidelines for processing APC through our secure online payment gateway on this page.
- Publishing Open Access models: Full Gold Open Access
- Access: Immediate permanent free to access after publication
- Reader subscription fees: None
- Article Processing Charge: Author pays APC
- Embargo period: None
- License for reuse: CC BY-NC 4.0
- Publishing services: Full
- Indexing: Full
Digital archiving
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