Welcome to the Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal
It is my great honor to welcome you to OSIR Journal, where we are dedicated to advancing public health knowledge and action. Our mission is to provide a platform for epidemiologists, public health professionals, and researchers to share their work, enabling evidence-informed responses to public health challenges.
OSIR Journal was founded in 2008 to address a critical need for accessible and widely circulated public health reports. Over the years, the journal has grown and adapted to meet the evolving needs of the public health community. In 2018, the journal expanded the number of articles to four per issue. In 2023, the journal increased the number of articles to between five and eight per issue, with 25 articles per volume.
Editor-in-Chief: Chuleeporn Jiraphongsa, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical physician, Advisory Board, Field Epidemiology Training Program
Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal
Journal Abbreviation: OSIR
Online ISSN: 2651-1061
Start year: 2018 as “Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal”
2008 as “Outbreak, Surveillance & Investigation Reports (OSIR) e-Journal”
Publication type
OSIR publishes four types
of manuscripts:
- Editorials
- Original articles
- Review articles
- Policy and practice reviews
Frequency
OSIR journal publishes four issues per year, with each issue containing five to eight articles, totaling approximately 25 articles annually.
- January – March
- April – June
- July – September
- October – December
Language
English
Access
Free access and free submission
ANNOUNCEMENT
Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation and Response (OSIR) Journal Accepted for Inclusion in Scopus
We are pleased to announce that the “Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation and Response (OSIR) Journal” has been accepted for inclusion in the Scopus database, effective March 31, 2026. This milestone reflects the journal’s ongoing commitment to maintaining academic standards and advancing the dissemination of quality research in epidemiology and public health.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the TCI-TSRI-Scopus Collaboration Project (Phase 2 2023-2026), Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) Center, and the local board for their dedication, guidance and constructive input throughout this process.
At present, the journal is in the process of finalizing the licensing agreement to facilitate indexing in Scopus. Updates will be communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers as further progress is made.
We thank all authors, reviewers, and readers for their continued trust and support. The journal remains committed to promoting high-quality scholarly work and evidence-based public health practice.
Sincerely,
Editorial Team
Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation and Response (OSIR) Journal
Update of Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics, and Journal Website
Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal is pleased to announce that the Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics, and journal website have recently been updated.
These updates aim to improve clarity, strengthen editorial standards, and align the journal’s policies with international publishing practices. The revised guidelines provide clearer instructions for manuscript preparation and submission, while the updated publication ethics section outlines the journal’s commitment to research integrity, transparency, and responsible publishing.
Authors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to visit the OSIR website to review the updated information before submitting manuscripts or participating in the peer-review process.
The editorial team appreciates the continued support of the public health and scientific community in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal.
Updated guide for authors, ethics and editorial team
Dear OSIR Journal Community
We are excited to announce a significant update on the Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal.
To enhance the overall experience for our authors and readers, we have updated the guide for authors, publication ethics and editorial team.
Please visit our website for details.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, feel free to contact us. Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
OSIR Editors
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Submissions
Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal accepts articles only via online submission through the ThaiJo system.