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International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is the official journal of the International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and publishes peer reviewed reference information on the physical, pharmacological, in vitro and clinical properties of antimicrobial agents, with emphasis on antimicrobial resistance and authoritative review articles as well as high-quality original research papers.

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Subject Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 4.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0924-8579
eISSN 1872-7913
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: USD 3,280 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is required.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. It should briefly state the purpose, principal results, and major conclusions. No specific structured headings are specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no longer than 4000 words. Use clearly defined, numbered sections and numbered subsections. Highlights are mandatory as a separate editable file with 3–5 bullet points, and a graphical abstract is required.
References No more than 40 references are allowed. Citations must use numbered square brackets, and the reference list must be numbered in order of appearance. Journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables No specific maximum figure or table count is indicated. Illustrations must be numbered in text order, submitted as separate files, and have separate captions. Tables must be editable text, uploaded separately, and numbered consecutively.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is required.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. It must be concise and factual, briefly stating purpose, principal results, and major conclusions. No specific structured headings are specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. Text must be divided into clearly defined, numbered sections with suitable headings and numbered subsections. Keywords are required after the abstract. Highlights and a graphical abstract are mandatory.
References No maximum reference count is indicated. References must be cited by number in square brackets, with the reference list numbered in order of appearance. Journal names must use approved title word abbreviations.
Figures & Tables No maximum figure or table count is indicated. Graphical abstract is required and submitted as a separate file. Illustrations must be numbered in text order with separate captions and separate files. Tables must be editable text, uploaded separately, and not included in the manuscript text.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover letter is not specified. No mandatory content elements are specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. It must not exceed 250 words and should be concise and factual, stating the purpose, principal results, and major conclusions. References must not be cited in the abstract.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. Text must be divided into clearly defined, numbered sections with suitable headings. Highlights are mandatory and must contain 3 to 5 bullet points, each no more than 85 characters.
References No maximum reference count is indicated. References must use numbered citations in square brackets, with the reference list numbered in order of first appearance. Journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables No maximum figure or table count is indicated. Tables must be submitted separately as editable text, not as images. Figures must be numbered in text order with separate captions, and tables must be numbered consecutively with notes below the table body.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter Cover letter is required.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 800 words. Headings are not allowed. Highlights are mandatory and must include 3 to 5 bullet points, each no more than 85 characters.
References No more than 5 references are allowed. References must be cited by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in order of appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables A maximum of one table or figure is allowed. Tables must be submitted as editable text and uploaded separately from the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered according to their order in the text.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter Cover letter is required.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. It must be concise and factual, stating the purpose, principal results, and major conclusions. No specific structured headings are specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,500 words. It must be divided into clearly defined, numbered sections. Highlights are mandatory and submitted separately as 3 to 5 bullet points, each no more than 85 characters.
References No more than 20 references are permitted. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in the order of appearance in the text. Journal names must be abbreviated according to standard title word abbreviations.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 figures or tables is allowed. Tables must be submitted as editable text and uploaded separately, not embedded as images. Figures and tables must be numbered according to their order in the text.
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Recent Publications

International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC) News and Information Page

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10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2026.108015
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AI strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance

Jiawei Wang, Adrian Cazares

10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2026.108037
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Corrigendum to “Eliminating the tigecycline resistance RND efflux pump gene cluster tmexCD-toprJ in bacteria using CRISPR/Cas9” [International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 65 (2025) 107390]

Lei Xu, Xiaoyu Lu, Yan Li, Patrick Butaye, Shangshang Qin, Zhiqiang Wang, Ruichao Li

10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2026.108017
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Concentration and penetration of nemonoxacin in bronchopulmonary tissues of patients undergoing pulmonary surgery: an observational PK study

Jinjin Zhao, Yongjun Zhu, Xin Li, Xiaoyong Xu, Jufang Wu, Haijing Yang, Fengjia Zhu, Jing Chen, Yuancheng Chen, Yi Li, Yaxin Fan, Beining Guo, Zhiming Chen, Jing Zhang

10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2026.108034
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Vancomycin Population Pharmacokinetics and Exposure Variability in Children with Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

Marc H. Scheetz, Justin Shiau, Victor Amajor, Amanda Bwint, Anna Sharova, Josey Hensley, Steven L. Shein, Janet R. Hume, Courtney M. Rowan, Carolina Quintana Grijalba, Matthew P. Malone, Erin K. Stenson, Scott L. Weiss, Matt S. Zinter, Sujatha Kannan, Mary K. Dahmer, Ryan Nofziger, Nathaniel J. Rhodes, Athena F. Zuppa, Manjunath P. Pai, Mark W. Hall, Kevin J. Downes

10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2026.108035
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

10 days to first decision; 64 days to decision after review; 144 days to acceptance; 6 days to online publication after acceptance

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter addressed to the Editor is required and must introduce the manuscript and confirm it is not being submitted concurrently elsewhere.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3,280 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Antibiotic Use and Resistance Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Urinary Tract Infections Management Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Vibrio bacteria research studies Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Fungal Infections and Studies Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Human auditory perception and evaluation Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Educational Robotics and Engineering Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology Nosocomial Infections in ICU

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