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Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance

Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance (JGAR) is a quarterly online open access journal run by an international editorial board that focuses on the global spread of antibiotic-resistant microbes. It is an official journal of and owned by the International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC), the Global Chinese Association of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (GCACMID), and the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APSCMI). The journal covers peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, short notes, hot topics, Genome Notes, and book reviews related to antimicrobial resistance, including resistance mechanisms, molecular epidemiology, diagnostics, stewardship, surveillance, and resistance in animals and the environment.

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Subject Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2213-7165
eISSN 2213-7173
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 1,890 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

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

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words. Manuscript must include 3 to 6 keywords after the abstract and declarations for Ethical Approval, Funding, AI Declaration, Conflict of Interest, and GenBank accession code, with any AI-use statement placed in a new section before the references.
References References must not exceed 50. References must be numbered consecutively in parentheses in order of appearance, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first six followed by 'et al.' when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Figures must not be imported into the text file, each illustration must be submitted as a separate file with captions supplied separately, and tables must be included as editable text. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, and all figures must have captions while all tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Reviews. The cover letter must explain the novelty of the review article with respect to other articles already published in the literature.
Abstract Reviews must include an abstract. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Reviews must be no longer than 5000 words. The text must be divided into sections with suitable headings. The manuscript must include 3 to 6 keywords and declarations for Ethical Approval, Funding, AI Declaration, Conflict of Interest, and GenBank accession code, with any AI-use declaration placed in a new section before the references if applicable.
References References must be numbered consecutively in parentheses as they appear in the text. When a reference has six or fewer authors all authors must be listed, and when it has seven or more authors only the first six authors should be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures must not be embedded in the text file and each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while approximate figure locations should be indicated in the text. Figures must include separate captions and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be structured using the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Abstract must include the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,500 words. Manuscript must include 3 to 6 keywords and declarations for Ethical Approval, Funding, AI Declaration, Conflict of Interest, and GenBank accession code.
References References are limited to 20. References must be numbered consecutively in parentheses as they appear in the text, listing all authors when there are six or fewer and the first six followed by et al. when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 figures or tables may be included. Figures must not be embedded in the text file, each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, captions must be supplied separately, and approximate figure locations must be indicated in the text. Figures must include relevant captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters.
Manuscript Letters must not exceed 800 words. Letters must not use headings. Keywords are not required for Letters.
References Letters may include a maximum of five references. References must be numbered consecutively in parentheses as they appear in the text. When a reference has six or fewer authors, list all authors, and when it has seven or more authors, list the first six followed by 'et al.'."
Figures & Tables Letters may include a maximum of one table or figure. Figures must not be imported into the text file and each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while captions must be supplied separately. All figures must include relevant captions and all tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Recent Publications

MSMEI_4050 modulates resistance to the antitubercular drug rifampicin in Mycolicibacterium smegmatis

Ana Leticia Arriaga-Guerrero, Ana Laura Granados-Tristán, Lizeth Mota-Cerecero, Carlos Eduardo Hernández-Luna, Mauricio Carrillo-Tripp, Aldo Herrera-Rodulfo, Patricia Nefertari Ramírez-Flores, Laura Adiene González-Escalante, Brenda Leticia Escobedo-Guajardo, María Elena Camacho-Moll, Beatriz Silva-Ramírez, Roberto Mercado-Hernández, Mario Bermúdez de León, Katia Peñuelas-Urquides

10.1016/j.jgar.2026.10.004
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Eleven-year surveillance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections and antimicrobial resistance trends in a Portuguese tertiary hospital, 2014 - 2024: Trends and insights into novel agents

Diogo Mendes Pedro, Maria Meneses, Carla Mimoso Santos, Ana Bruschy Fonseca, Álvaro Ayres Pereira, Emília Valadas, José Melo Cristino, Cátia Caneiras

10.1016/j.jgar.2026.09.017
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High prevalence of hypervirulent Staphylococcus aureus CC22-t309 in Pediatric Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis in China

Xiaoying Ye, Huiwen Li, Naike Wang, Haodong Zhang, Chuanqing Wang, Pan Fu, Bo Ning

10.1016/j.jgar.2026.09.014
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Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Xpert Carba-R and NG-Test CARBA-5 for Carbapenemase Detection in Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ahmed J. Alzahrani

10.1016/j.jgar.2026.10.002
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Exploring the evidence for use of cefiderocol as part of combination therapies: a systematic review of in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies

Marco Meroi, Juan Antonio del Castillo Polo, Rebecca Scardellato, Alessandra Nazeri, Alessia Savoldi, Renata Da Costa, Laura Piddock, Jennifer Cohn, Evelina Tacconelli, Matteo Morra, Elda Righi

10.1016/j.jgar.2026.09.016
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

118 days from submission to acceptance; 7 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for Review articles and must explain the novelty of the review article with respect to other articles already published in the literature.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 1,890 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Antibiotic Use and Resistance Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Vibrio bacteria research studies Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology Escherichia coli research studies Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Infections and bacterial resistance Urinary Tract Infections Management Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Nosocomial Infections in ICU Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Educational Robotics and Engineering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies

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