Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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International Journal of Mycobacteriology is a peer-reviewed journal published for the Asian African Society of Mycobacteriology. It is an online journal with quarterly print-on-demand compilation of issues, provides free access to its contents, and permits authors to self-archive the final accepted version in OAI-compliant institutional or subject-based repositories.
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Subject
Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor
1.5
Quartile
Q4
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2212-5531
eISSN
2212-554X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Publication fee of INR 5,700 and USD 65 applies to each accepted abstract; the USD 65 fee covers the Article Processing Charge for each published abstract.
Submission Instructions
International Journal Of Mycobacteriology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
A covering letter is required as part of the Title Page/First Page File. The covering letter must be signed by all contributors and include previous publication or presentation details, source of funding, conflict of interest disclosures, and a statement that all authors approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work.
Abstract
An abstract is required.
Manuscript
Original Articles must be up to 3000 words excluding abstract, references, and tables. Original Articles must be divided into Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Tables, and Figure legends. Original Articles must include three or more keywords, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section with the specific tool and purpose stated.
References
Original Articles should include about 30 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited as Arabic numerals in superscript within square brackets after punctuation marks.
Figures & Tables
Tables with their legends must be placed at the end of the text after the references, figure legends must be included at the end of the article file, and images must be uploaded separately rather than incorporated in the Blinded Article file. Tables with more than 10 columns and 25 rows are not acceptable.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
A covering letter signed by all contributors must be submitted. The covering letter must mention previous publication or presentations, the source of funding, and conflicts of interest.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Review Articles. The abstract must be unstructured and limited to 500 words. The abstract must be unstructured. The abstract must summarize the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be up to 3000 words excluding tables, references, and abstract. The manuscript must include a section describing the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data. Review Articles should be accompanied by a short summary of the work done by the contributor or contributors in the field of review, and the manuscript must include three or more keywords plus disclosure of any generative AI tool used and how it was used in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
Review Articles may have about 90 references. References must be numbered consecutively in the order of first mention and cited as Arabic numerals in superscript within square brackets after punctuation marks, with journal titles abbreviated according to Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be provided at the end of the text after the references, figures must be uploaded as separate files, and figure legends must be included at the end of the article file.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A covering letter is required. The covering letter must be signed by all contributors and must mention previous publication or presentations, the source of funding, and conflicts of interest.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript text must be up to 1000 words excluding abstract and references. Manuscript must be organized in the following order: Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Case report, Discussion, Reference, Tables, and Legends. At least three keywords must be provided, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section with the specific tool and its purpose.
References
References may include up to 10 entries. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned, cited in superscript Arabic numerals within square brackets after punctuation, and journal titles should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be provided at the end of the text after the references, figure legends must be included at the end of the article file, and images must be submitted as separate files rather than incorporated in the article file. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and figures must be numbered consecutively according to first citation in the text.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A covering letter is required. The covering letter must be signed by all contributors and mention previous publication or presentations, the source of funding, and any conflicts of interest.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letter To The Editor submissions must be up to 500 words. Three or more keywords must be provided, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section with the specific tool and its purpose.
References
Letter To The Editor submissions may include up to 5 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited as Arabic numerals in superscript within square brackets after punctuation marks.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be provided at the end of the text after the references, while images must be submitted as separate files and not incorporated in the blinded article file. Figure legends must be included at the end of the article file.
Clinical Study
Cover Letter
A covering letter is required. The covering letter must be signed by all contributors and include previous publication or presentation information, funding source, conflicts of interest, and a statement that all authors approved the manuscript and consider it honest work if not provided elsewhere.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions and include design, population, sample size, interventions, main outcome measures, statistical significance, and clinical trial registration number when applicable.
Manuscript
The manuscript must clearly state the study design and setting, specify inclusion and exclusion criteria, participant recruitment, interventions or exposures, outcome measures, and include a Discussion and Conclusion followed by Outcomes of the Study, Rationale of the Study, and Limitations of the Study. Provide three or more keywords, define abbreviations at first mention with a List of Abbreviations after the abstract if numerous, include AI tool disclosures in the Methods or Acknowledgments when used, and include conflicts of interest, funding, author contribution, and acknowledgments statements.
References
References may not exceed 45. References must use Vancouver style with NLM journal abbreviations. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets after punctuation, include DOIs for all references, and the references section must appear last.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included at the end of the text after the references, while figures must be uploaded separately and each figure must be cited in the text with a descriptive caption. Tables must be self-contained and numbered consecutively, and figure legends must be included at the end of the article file.
Recent Publications
Bacillus Calmette–Guérin-induced Trained Immunity in Pediatric Tuberculosis: A Scoping Review of Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
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10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_56_26
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Hepatoprotective and Cardioprotective Effects of Coenzyme Q10 under Conditions of Experimental Toxicity Induced by a Complex of Antituberculosis Drugs
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10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_284_25
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Identification of mutations associated with resistance of Mycobacterium avium to linezolid, clarithromycin, and rifampicin
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10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_275_25
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Closing the Gap: Recent Advances, Shorter Regimens, and Empirical Strategies in Pediatric Tuberculosis
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10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_75_26
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Tuberculosis in the Elderly: An Underrecognized Disease in the Era of Population Aging
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10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_57_26
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Time to first decision is 1 weeks. Review time is 2 weeks. Accepted abstracts will be published as a supplementary issue on April 1, 2026.
Reformat to International Journal Of Mycobacteriology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A covering letter is required. The title page or first page file serves as the covering letter and includes manuscript type, title, author details, funding, acknowledgments, prior presentation or related submissions, trial registration, conflicts of interest, authorship statements, and corresponding author contact information. A revised manuscript does not require the first page or covering letter file.
Reformat to International Journal Of Mycobacteriology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Publication fee of INR 5,700 and USD 65 applies to each accepted abstract; the USD 65 fee covers the Article Processing Charge for each published abstract.
Reformat to International Journal Of Mycobacteriology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
Infectious Diseases and Mycology
Leprosy Research and Treatment
Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms
Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
Hematological disorders and diagnostics
Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
Biochemical and Molecular Research
vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches
Quinazolinone synthesis and applications
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Immune responses and vaccinations
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Diverse Scientific Research Studies
Computational Drug Discovery Methods
Microbial infections and disease research
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