Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Aims and Scope
Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). EID is a public domain journal and covers global instances of new and reemerging infectious diseases, putting greater emphasis on disease emergence, prevention, control, and elimination. According to Journal Citation Reports, the journal's 2016 impact factor is 6.99, ranking it 4th out of 82 journals in the infectious disease category. The journal also has a 2016 Google Scholar h5-index score of 79, ranking it 2nd in both the epidemiology category and among open-access epidemiological journals, as well as 4th in the communicable diseases category and 1st among open-access communicable disease journals. Less
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Journal Specifications
- PublisherCENTERS DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Time8
- Editorial Review ProcessPeer review
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1995
- Publisher URL
- Website URL
- Publication Time8
- Editorial Team
- Review ProcessPeer review
- Review Url
- Author instructions
- Copyright Details
- Deposit PolicySherpa/Romeo
- License typeCC BY
- OA statement
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Year-wise Publication
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FAQs
Since when has Emerging Infectious Diseases been publishing? 
The Emerging Infectious Diseases has been publishing since 1995 till date.
How frequently is the Emerging Infectious Diseases published?
Emerging Infectious Diseases is published Monthly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Emerging Infectious Diseases?
Emerging Infectious Diseases has a H-index score of 255, Citescore of 13, SNIP score of 2.77, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of Emerging Infectious Diseases?
The publisher of Emerging Infectious Diseases is CENTERS DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Emerging Infectious Diseases?
For the Emerging Infectious Diseases's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Emerging Infectious Diseases on editage?
For the Emerging Infectious Diseases metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.
What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Emerging Infectious Diseases?
The eISSN number is 1080-6059 and pISSN number is 1080-6040 for Emerging Infectious Diseases.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Asymptomatic, Pneumonia, Virus, Genome, Lassa fever, Serotype, Information technology, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Antibody response, Coronavirus, Tick, Cerebrospinal fluid, Norovirus, Bacteremia, Escherichia coli, Melioidosis, Rheumatic fever, Influenza a, Clinical course, Misinformation.
Why is it important to find the right journal for my research?
Choosing the right journal ensures that your research reaches the most relevant audience, thereby maximizing its scholarly impact and contribution to the field.
Can the choice of journal affect my academic career?
Absolutely. Publishing in reputable journals can enhance your academic profile, making you more competitive for grants, tenure, and other professional opportunities.
Is it advisable to target high-impact journals only?
While high-impact journals offer greater visibility, they are often highly competitive. It's essential to balance the journal's impact factor with the likelihood of your work being accepted.