Infection Control Paper Publishing

I have just completed my MSc in Microbiology and the research phase of a manuscript that examines bacterial infections from a patient-safety / infection-control perspective. My next step is to see this work published in a Hyderabad-based, university-affiliated journal, and I’m looking for someone who has already navigated that exact path and can guide me through it.

What I need most is strategic, hands-on support with journal selection and the full publishing workflow. You should already be familiar with university journals in India, their submission portals, COPE ethics requirements, and common scientific formats (ICMJE, Vancouver). If you have personal experience placing infection-control or microbiology papers, that’s ideal.

Here’s how I see our collaboration:

• Journal Shortlist – Provide at least three suitable, university-affiliated titles in or around Hyderabad, including scopes, impact data, and any APC or subsidy details.
• Manuscript Fit & Format – Walk me through adapting my draft to the chosen journal’s structure: abstract length, keyword limits, reference style, figure resolution, tables, CONSORT/STROBE flow if required.
• Submission Pack – Prepare a polished cover letter, conflict-of-interest and copyright forms, and ensure all metadata (ORCID, author affiliations, ethical clearance) are complete.
• Submission & Follow-Up – Stay with me through the online upload, confirmation of receipt, and first editorial decision; advise on revisions or rebuttal if needed.

Your guidance can be remote, but familiarity with Hyderabad institutions will help us move faster. Share examples of papers you’ve shepherded to publication, especially in infection control, and outline how quickly you can deliver each milestone. I’m ready to start as soon as we agree on the approach.