About the Journal
International Journal of Tropical Medicines [3048-6262(e)] is a peer-reviewed open-access journal launched in 2024 that focuses on research and advancements in the field of tropical medicine. The journal aims to publish high-quality, original research papers, review articles, and case reports on all aspects of tropical medicine.
The scope of the journal also includes interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between basic science and clinical research in tropical medicine, as well as research on the social, economic, and environmental determinants of tropical diseases. The journal welcomes submissions from researchers, academics, clinicians, and public health practitioners from around the world. The International Journal of Tropical Medicines aims to provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas in tropical medicine and to contribute to the improvement of health outcomes in tropical regions worldwide.
Focus & Scope
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- Epidemiology and Control of Tropical Diseases: Malaria, dengue, Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, neglected tropical diseases, mass drug administration, elimination and eradication programs, public health interventions, community engagement.
- Emerging and Re-emerging Tropical Diseases: Zika virus, Ebola virus disease, COVID-19, outbreak investigation, pandemic preparedness, global health security, animal-to-human transmission, antimicrobial resistance, risk assessment.
- Vector Biology and Control: Mosquito and arthropod ecology, behavior, and genetics, vector competence, transmission dynamics, insecticide resistance, chemical and biological control, integrated and community-based vector management, vector surveillance, climate-driven shifts in vector distribution.
- Clinical Tropical Medicine: Clinical manifestations, complications, and co-infections, case management, clinical guidelines, clinical trials, drug development and drug resistance, travel and imported disease, tropical dermatology, gastroenterology, neurology, and hematology, clinical microbiology and immunology.
- Immunology and Vaccinology: Immune responses, correlates of protection, immunogenetics, adjuvants, vaccine development and platforms, trial design, efficacy and safety, manufacturing, storage and distribution, immunization programs, vaccine hesitancy.
- One Health and Zoonoses: Zoonotic pathogens, wildlife and domestic animal health, human–animal interactions, disease ecology, pathogen discovery and evolution, wildlife trade, food safety, environmental health, veterinary collaboration, One Health policy.
- Diagnostics, Genomics, and Digital Health: Point-of-care and rapid diagnostics, pathogen genomics, molecular typing, disease surveillance systems, geospatial and predictive modeling, artificial intelligence and big data for outbreak detection, mobile health tools.
- Health Systems and Policy: Governance, financing, and workforce, service delivery, health information systems, technology and impact assessment, planning and legislation, health systems strengthening, universal health coverage, primary health care, equity and disparities, system performance evaluation.
The journal publishes original research papers, review articles, and case reports. Clinical and laboratory studies with no relevance to tropical diseases or to health in tropical regions are out of scope. The journal serves researchers, academics, clinicians, public health practitioners, and policymakers working in tropical and global health.
Keywords
Malaria, Dengue, Neglected tropical diseases, Vector control, Insecticide resistance, Emerging infectious diseases, One Health, Pathogen genomics, Disease surveillance, Universal health coverage