International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research, reviews, and guidelines on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases, especially those that are drug-resistant. The journal focuses on the use of antimicrobial agents to combat infections, including the development of new drugs, the mechanisms of action and resistance, and clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimicrobial agents.

Scope and Topics

The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents covers a wide range of topics related to antimicrobial therapy. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Antibiotics and their mechanisms of action
• Antifungal agents
• Antiviral agents
• Antiparasitic agents
• Drug resistance and its mechanisms
• Use of antimicrobial agents in veterinary medicine
• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of antimicrobial agents
• Clinical trials and case reports on the efficacy and safety of new or existing antimicrobial agents
• Guidelines for the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents

Editorial Board

The journal is overseen by an international editorial board comprising experts in the field of infectious diseases and antimicrobial therapy. The board is responsible for maintaining the high scientific and ethical standards of the journal, overseeing the peer-review process, and guiding the journal's editorial policy.

Publication Details

The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is published monthly by Elsevier. Articles are made available online through Elsevier's ScienceDirect platform, with access to abstracts and full-text articles, both for subscribers and for purchase on a per-article basis. The journal also offers open access options for authors who wish to make their work freely available.

Impact Factor

The impact factor of the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is a measure of the average number of citations to recent articles published in the journal. It is used as an indicator of the journal's importance within the field of antimicrobial research and infectious diseases.

Submission Guidelines

Authors wishing to submit manuscripts to the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents must adhere to the journal's submission guidelines. These guidelines detail the types of manuscripts accepted, formatting requirements, and the peer-review process. The journal accepts original research articles, review articles, short communications, and letters to the editor.

Peer Review Process

The peer review process is critical to ensuring the quality and integrity of the research published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. Manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review by experts in the field, who evaluate the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of the work to the journal's audience.

Access and Distribution

The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is available in both print and online formats. Institutions and individuals can subscribe to the journal or purchase individual articles. The journal also participates in various open access initiatives, allowing for wider distribution and access to its content.