Epidemiology and Infection Journal Citation Rate 2026
0950-2688
eISSN 1469-4409
Cambridge University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Epidemiology and Infection
Epidemiology and Infection (EI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering COVID-19 epidemiological studies and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, published by Cambridge University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0950-2688 (e-ISSN 1469-4409). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.36 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3255 USD.
Epidemiology and Infection Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Epidemiology and Infection has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.36, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the COVID-19 epidemiological studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Epidemiology and Infection makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3255 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Epidemiology and Infection should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Epidemiology and Infection against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Epidemiology and Infection
- Budget $3255 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers COVID-19 epidemiological studies, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0950-2688 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1469-4409 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3255 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Epidemiology and Infection is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3255.
In our subject taxonomy, Epidemiology and Infection is classified under COVID-19 epidemiological studies, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology and Viral Infections and Vectors.
Epidemiology and Infection is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.363.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.363 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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