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Jac-antimicrobial Resistance

JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance is an Oxford Academic journal of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy focused on antimicrobial resistance and related peer-reviewed research and resources. It is a fully open access journal and highlights average manuscript processing times and APC support options including institutional agreements, LMIC waivers, and a BSAC member discount.

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Subject Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2632-1823
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Standard article processing charge with APC waivers for eligible LMIC authors and a 20% discount for BSAC members

Submission Instructions

Jac-antimicrobial Resistance accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must note any use of Large Language Model tools in developing the paper. Cover letter must note any use of Large Language Model tools in developing the paper.
Abstract A structured synopsis is required for Original Research Articles. The synopsis must not exceed 250 words. The synopsis must be structured. The synopsis must use the headings Background (optional), Objectives, Patients and methods (or Methods), Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The main text must be limited to 3500 words from the Introduction to the end of the Discussion. The manuscript must be divided into Synopsis, Introduction, Materials (or Patients) and methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, Funding, Transparency declarations and References. The manuscript must include Funding and Transparency declarations sections, all funding sources must be listed in Funding, and any use of Large Language Model tools must be documented in the Methods, Acknowledgments, or another appropriate section.
References References must be cited in the text using sequential superscript numbers after punctuation and listed numerically at the end of the text.
Figures & Tables Tables must be supplied on separate sheets and numbered consecutively, while figures must be numbered in the order cited and accompanied by alt text placed under each figure legend in the main manuscript.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. If Large Language Model tools were used in developing the paper, their use must be noted in the cover letter.
Abstract A synopsis is required. The synopsis must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript The manuscript must include a Transparency declarations section before the References section, and any use of Large Language Model tools must be documented in the Methods, Acknowledgments, or another appropriate section of the paper.
References References must be cited in the text using sequential superscript numbers placed after punctuation and listed numerically at the end of the text.
Figures & Tables Alt text descriptions must be provided in the main manuscript file directly under each figure legend and preceded by 'Alt text:'.
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Systematic Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required if Large Language Model tools were used in developing the paper. The cover letter must note any use of Large Language Model tools in developing the paper.
Abstract A structured synopsis is required. The synopsis must be structured.
Manuscript The article must include a title page and a Transparency declarations section before the References section. Use of Large Language Model tools must be documented in the Methods, Acknowledgments, or another appropriate section of the paper.
References References must be cited using sequential superscript numbers and listed numerically at the end of the text. References older than 2 years must not be cited if they are abstracts unless there is excellent justification.
Figures & Tables Each table should be supplied on a separate sheet. Alt text descriptions must be included in the main manuscript file directly under each figure legend for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter is required if declaring use of Large Language Model tools, prior rejection by the journal, or when submitting important in-press or submitted papers for review. Cover letter must note any Large Language Model tool use and include details and manuscript number for any prior rejected submission plus a point-by-point response to the decision comments.
Abstract A structured synopsis is required for Brief Reports. Abstract must be structured. Synopsis must use the headings Background (optional), Objectives, Patients and methods (or Methods), Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 1500 words. Brief Reports should follow the same format as Original Research Articles. Manuscript must include a Transparency declarations section before the References section, and any use of Large Language Model tools must be documented in the Methods, Acknowledgments, or another appropriate section.
References Brief Reports may include a maximum of 20 references. References must be cited in the text using sequential superscript numbers placed after punctuation and listed numerically at the end of the text.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports should have no more than two figures or tables. Alt text descriptions must be provided in the main manuscript file directly under each figure legend and preceded by 'Alt text:'.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 800 words. A Transparency declarations section must be included before the References section.
References Correspondence must not exceed 10 references. References must be cited in the text using sequential superscript numbers after punctuation and listed numerically at the end of the text.
Figures & Tables Correspondence must not exceed one figure or table. Alt text for each image, figure, illustration, or photograph must be included in the main manuscript file directly under the corresponding figure legend.
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Recent Publications

Mapping antibiotic treatment failure definitions and criteria in ambulatory care: a systematic literature review

Fade Alkhlaileh, Annelien Dankaerts, Tareq Haddad, Jan Y Verbakel

10.1093/jacamr/dlag097
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Candidozyma auris susceptibility from Michigan hospitals to manogepix, rezafungin and nine other antifungal agents

Katherine S Klamer, Ashish Bhargava, Leonard Johnson, Mamta Sharma, Louis D Saravolatz

10.1093/jacamr/dlag089
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Over-the-counter sales of high-priority antibiotics are common: results of a global survey

Nkuchia M M’ikanatha, Xin Yin, Katia Iskander, Japhet Magambo, Catrin E Moore, Maarten van Dongen, Nicole Hackman

10.1093/jacamr/dlag083
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Fpr1p mediates the synergistic effect of rapamycin or tacrolimus with caspofungin in Clavispora lusitaniae in vitro

Maxime Lefranc, Isabelle Accoceberry, Valérie Fitton-Ouhabi, Nicolas Biteau, Thierry Noël

10.1093/jacamr/dlag091
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Clinical impact of bacterial heteroresistance

Callum Joyce, Saba Anwar, Charlotte Hind, J Mark Sutton, Chrysi Sergaki

10.1093/jacamr/dlag075
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

33 days to first decision; 12 days in review; 19 days from acceptance to advance access publication

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required to declare previous publication of the material, any previous submission of the work to the journal, important in-press or submitted papers, prior publication of clinical trial data in results databases, and use of LLM tools.

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What are the publication costs?

Standard article processing charge with APC waivers for eligible LMIC authors and a 20% discount for BSAC members

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Research Topics

Antibiotic Use and Resistance Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Urinary Tract Infections Management Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Nosocomial Infections in ICU Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Global Maternal and Child Health Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Pharmaceutical studies and practices Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research

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