About the Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases (PJID)
The Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases (PJID) is an open-access, peer-reviewed, quarterly journal dedicated to the global advancement of research, education, and the scholarly understanding of infectious diseases. Published by Premier Science, PJID fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, uniting researchers to tackle challenges like antimicrobial resistance and emerging pathogens.
Publication frequency: quarterly
Indexing: Google Scholar, Ulrichsweb and others
Archived: British Library and Portico
ISSN: 2978-0063
Editor-in-Chief
Dr Dilber Uzun Ozsahin
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Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging
College of Health Sciences
Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences
University of Sharjah
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Operational Research Centre in Healthcare
Near East University
Mersin
Turkey
dozsahin@sharjah.ac.ae
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Aims and Scope
As a premier infectious diseases research journal, PJID drives global research and dialogue in infectious diseases. Through peer-reviewed publications, it explores critical areas within the subject, including:
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Viral Infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Epidemiology
- Vaccine Development
The Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases (PJID) is dedicated to the global advancement of research, education and the scholarly understanding of Infectious Diseases. It aims to promote continued developments and debate through the sharing of knowledge, ideas and good practice across all branches of Infectious Diseases. The PJID provides readers with critically peer-reviewed, carefully selected/edited and up to date publications about advances in the field that are relevant to them.
Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases Articles
The Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases articles deliver cutting-edge insights into pathogen research and disease prevention. Explore recent publications in this premier journal of infectious diseases and submit your work via the eWorkFlow portal to contribute to global infectious diseases research.
Article types – research, reviews, editorials/perspectives and correspondence-style articles will be considered.

Archive
Volume 5 – October – December 2025
Volume 4 – July – September 2025
Volume 3 – April – June 2025
Volume 2 – January – March 2025
Volume 1 – October – December 2024
FAQs
Volume 5 – October – December 2025
Microbial Skin Infections in Contact Sports: Epidemiology and Prevention
Muhammad Imran Qadir
and Sidra Zafar
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases 2025;5:100005
Volume 4 – July – September 2025
Advancements in mRNA Vaccine Technology: A Review of Applications in Infectious Disease Prevention
Riaz Ahmed
Department of Medical Sciences, Military College of Signals NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases 2025;4:100004
Volume 3 – April – June 2025
Zoonotic Spillover and Pandemic Risk: A Review of Transmission Pathways and Mitigation Approaches
Riaz Ahmed
Department of Medical Sciences, Military College of Signals, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases 2025;3:100003
Volume 2 – January – March 2025
The Bacterial Biofilm: Composition and Its Role in Infectious Diseases
Muhammad Imran Qadir and Asma Noor
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases 2025;2:100002
Volume 1 – October – December 2024
Novel Approaches for Combating Staphylococcus aureus Infections
Abid Ur Rehman1 and Muhammad Asim Khan2
1. Govt. Postgraduate College Bannu, Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
2. Faculty of Veterinary Medicines, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases 2024;1:100001
Premier Journal of Infectious Diseases FAQs
How does PJID ensure a fast and transparent review process?
PJID uses the bespoke eWorkFlow system to streamline manuscript handling. This allows authors to track progress in real-time and reduces delays. Most authors receive a first decision within 4-6 weeks, with revisions and final decisions typically completed within 8-10 weeks total.
Is PJID indexed or archived in recognised repositories?
Yes, PJID is archived in the British Library and Portico, meaning it is preserved and indefinitely discoverable. We are actively pursuing indexing in major databases relevant to infectious diseases to further increase visibility and citation potential for authors.
Does PJID accept interdisciplinary research that spans multiple fields?
Yes, PJID actively encourages interdisciplinary research that bridges infectious diseases with fields such as public health, immunology, pharmacology, and environmental science. Submissions that explore cross-sector responses to global health threats or integrate clinical and laboratory findings are all welcome.






