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Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a speciality journal focusing on basic experimental research on tuberculosis. It publishes original research and reviews on host response, immunology of tuberculosis, and the molecular biology, genetics and physiology of the organism. Topics include clinical trials, diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, immunology, leprosy, microbiology, molecular epidemiology, non-tuberculous Mycobacteria, pathogenesis and pathology, and vaccine development. The journal discourages meta-analytical submissions and does not accept case report submissions or clinical case studies.

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Subject Immunology, Respiratory System
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1472-9792
eISSN 1873-281X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,000 (excluding taxes). Subscription: no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Tuberculosis accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Reviews. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Reviews should be divided into sections by suitable headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords and a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI was used in manuscript preparation, and highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points must be submitted as a separate editable file.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list entries must be ordered by first appearance in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use abbreviated journal names.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption and be cited and numbered in sequence in the manuscript text.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Articles should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and the abstract must not be included in the section numbering. Manuscripts must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI declaration in a section placed before the references if AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list entries must be ordered by first appearance in the text, include the required bibliographic details, and list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must be cited, numbered in sequence, and each supplied with a caption.
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Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters.
Manuscript Letters should be no more than 800 words. Letters should not use headings. A generative AI and AI-assisted technologies declaration must be included in a new section before the references list if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Letters should have a maximum of 5 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list entries must be ordered according to their appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors should list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Letters may include a maximum of one table or figure. Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Short Communications should be no more than 2,500 words. Articles should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscripts must include 1 to 7 English keywords, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, and add any generative AI declaration in a separate section before the references list.
References Short Communications may include up to 15 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list entries must be ordered by first appearance in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use abbreviated journal names.
Figures & Tables Short Communications may include a maximum of 3 figures or tables. Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Comments

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Comments.
Manuscript Comments are limited to 1,500 words. Articles should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Keywords are not required, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references list.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list entries must be ordered by appearance in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use abbreviated journal names.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

Application of breath volatile compounds analysis for tuberculosis detection: A comprehensive review

Ning Sun, Grant Ochoa, Antao Gao, Jane E. Hill

10.1016/j.tube.2026.102748
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Transcriptomic signatures predict severe linezolid-induced peripheral neuropathy and reveal pre-treatment immune and antioxidant dysregulation

Chenyan Shi, Peize Zhang, Junfeng Zhen, Jing Zhang, Yuxiang Wang, Guangyang Xiao, Xue Yu, Tong Wang, Wenfei Wang, Yi Cai, Xinchun Chen, Guofang Deng

10.1016/j.tube.2026.102751
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Vitreous transcriptomic profiling reveals miR-4762 as a potential diagnostic biomarker and modulator of disease pathophysiology in Tubercular Uveitis

Kritika Kakkar, Maninder Kaur, Vishali Gupta, Reema Bansal, Mohit Dogra, Rahul Kumar, Sushree Sangita Kar, Prabhdeep Kaur, Sumedha Sharma, Subrata Patra, Arindam Maitra, Madhur Kalyan, Indu Verma

10.1016/j.tube.2026.102752
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WSI AFB and AI deliver highest sensitivity for TB detection

Yanyang Zhou, Yue Yin, Lin Meng, Dawei Yu, Jing Xue, Kaiwen Ji, Yueping Shen, Ping Xu

10.1016/j.tube.2026.102747
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Complex, dynamic, and diverse phenotypes of stress/antibiotics-induced and natural subpopulations of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Parthasarathi Ajitkumar, Srinivasan Vijay, Rashmi Ravindran Nair, Kishor Jakkala, Sharmada Swaminath, Atul Pradhan

10.1016/j.tube.2026.102759
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

5 days submission to first decision; 46 days submission to decision after review; 106 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 3,000 (excluding taxes). Subscription publication: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Immune Response and Inflammation Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms Immune responses and vaccinations Immune Cell Function and Interaction Biochemical and Molecular Research Bacteriophages and microbial interactions vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions Hematological disorders and diagnostics Infectious Diseases and Mycology RNA modifications and cancer

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