Journal Information

Uncover the latest research on childhood infections in APID (JIF: 0.5, CiteScore: 1.8). Indexed in ISI Web of Science (ESCI) and Scopus.

JIF 2025

0.4

CiteScore 2025

1.2

First decision

71 days

Accept to publication

15 days

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.

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 Journals)

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

This journal deposits its articles in Portico to guarantee long-term digital preservation.

Indexing & metrics

Journal Metrics

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JIF 20250.4
CiteScore 20251.2
Time to first decision71 days
Accept to publication15 days
Acceptance rate24%
Open peer review72
ESCIon
Processing charges1000

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