About the International Journal of Antibiotic Research
Peer-reviewed, open access platform advancing microbiology research on antimicrobial mechanisms, resistance genetics, and bacterial pathogenesis — bridging laboratory discovery with global health strategies.
Advancing Antibiotic Science Through Rigorous Microbiology Research
The International Journal of Antibiotic Research (IJANR) publishes cutting-edge microbiology research exploring antimicrobial compounds, bacterial physiology, resistance mechanisms, and host-pathogen interactions. As an open access, peer-reviewed journal, IJANR provides researchers worldwide with a platform to disseminate novel findings on bacterial genetics, antimicrobial stewardship at the microbial level, and the molecular basis of drug resistance.
Our scope encompasses the biochemical and genetic dimensions of antibiotic action — from elucidating bactericidal and bacteriostatic mechanisms to investigating bioconversion pathways and microbial ecology in resistance development. IJANR serves microbiologists, geneticists, pharmacologists, and biochemists who study how antibiotics interact with bacterial systems at molecular, cellular, and population levels.
With streamlined submission workflows and expert peer review, IJANR ensures rapid dissemination of high-quality microbiology research that informs antimicrobial development, resistance surveillance strategies, and molecular understanding of bacterial infections.
IJANR provides a specialized publishing venue for microbiology research focused on the fundamental science of antibiotics. Unlike clinical journals that prioritize patient outcomes, IJANR concentrates on microbial mechanisms, genetic determinants, and biochemical pathways that underpin antimicrobial efficacy and resistance.
Our editorial board comprises microbiologists, molecular geneticists, and biochemists who evaluate manuscripts for scientific rigor, methodological clarity, and contribution to understanding bacterial physiology and antimicrobial interactions. We prioritize research that advances mechanistic knowledge — whether through genomic analysis, protein characterization, metabolic pathway elucidation, or ecological studies of resistance transmission.
IJANR welcomes original research, reviews, and short communications across multiple microbiology domains relevant to antibiotic science. Our scope emphasizes microbial science perspectives rather than clinical practice.
Genetic basis of resistance, horizontal gene transfer, efflux pumps, beta-lactamases, target modification, biofilm formation, and resistance evolution in bacterial populations.
Whole genome sequencing, comparative genomics, plasmid analysis, CRISPR systems, gene regulation, and genetic determinants of antibiotic susceptibility.
Bactericidal and bacteriostatic mechanisms, cellular targets, membrane disruption, protein synthesis inhibition, DNA replication interference, and cell wall synthesis disruption.
Bacterial stress responses, metabolic pathways affected by antibiotics, nutrient acquisition, energy production, and physiological adaptations to antimicrobial pressure.
Bacterial pathogenesis, virulence factors, immune evasion mechanisms, colonization dynamics, and microbial strategies for persistence in host environments.
Novel antibiotic screening, natural product discovery, synthetic compound design, structure-activity relationships, and preclinical antimicrobial characterization.
Resistance gene dissemination, environmental reservoirs, microbial community dynamics, horizontal gene transfer networks, and ecological factors driving resistance.
Antibiotic biosynthesis, chemical modifications, prodrug activation, bioconversion pathways, pharmacodynamics at molecular level, and drug-target binding studies.
Advanced detection methods, resistance profiling technologies, molecular epidemiology tools, omics approaches, and innovative laboratory techniques for antibiotic research.
IJANR publishes diverse formats to accommodate various stages and types of microbiology research. Authors should consult our Instructions for Authors for detailed submission guidelines.
- Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel experimental findings, genomic analyses, mechanistic studies, or laboratory investigations advancing understanding of antibiotic-microbe interactions.
- Review Articles: Comprehensive syntheses of current knowledge on specific topics, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses of microbiology data, and critical evaluations of research trends.
- Short Communications: Brief reports of preliminary findings, technical innovations, or focused discoveries that contribute valuable insights without requiring full article length.
- Methodological Papers: Detailed descriptions of novel techniques, protocols, assays, or analytical approaches with applications in antibiotic research.
- Letters to the Editor: Concise commentaries on previously published IJANR articles, offering additional perspectives, data, or constructive scientific discourse.
Every manuscript undergoes rigorous single-blind peer review by specialists in relevant microbiology subdisciplines. Reviewers assess methodological rigor, data quality, statistical appropriateness, reproducibility, and significance to the field. Our editorial process emphasizes constructive feedback that helps authors strengthen their manuscripts.
- Methodological Scrutiny: Reviewers evaluate experimental design, controls, sample sizes, microbial strain characterization, and technical execution to ensure scientific validity.
- Data Transparency: Manuscripts must provide sufficient detail for replication, including strain information, culture conditions, genetic methods, and analytical protocols.
- Ethical Compliance: Research involving animal models requires institutional approval documentation; studies must adhere to ethical standards for microbiology research.
- Originality Verification: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening to ensure content originality and proper attribution of prior work.
- Statistical Review: Quantitative studies receive evaluation of statistical methods, data presentation, and interpretation validity.
IJANR offers an efficient submission workflow designed to respect researchers' time while maintaining editorial quality. Authors can submit manuscripts through our online submission portal or via email to [email protected].
- Review IJANR's Aims & Scope to confirm alignment with our microbiology research focus.
- Prepare your manuscript according to formatting guidelines, ensuring all sections are complete and references properly formatted.
- Compile supplementary materials, figures, tables, and any required ethical approval documentation.
- Submit through the Manuscript Zone with a cover letter summarizing the study's significance and novelty.
- Receive acknowledgment within 72 hours and track your submission through editorial review and decision stages.
- Respond to reviewer comments with detailed rebuttals and manuscript revisions as needed.
- Upon acceptance, collaborate with production staff on final proofing before rapid online publication.
Authors requiring language editing assistance can access IJANR's language editing service to ensure manuscripts meet publication standards for clarity and grammar.
IJANR operates on an author-pays model with Article Processing Charges (APCs) applied to accepted manuscripts. These fees support peer review, editorial operations, production, hosting, and perpetual open access. Detailed pricing and waiver information is available on our APC page.
We offer discretionary waivers for authors from low-income countries, early-career researchers, and unfunded studies. Authors facing financial constraints are encouraged to contact the editorial office when submitting to discuss potential support.
Published articles are licensed under CC BY 4.0, granting authors copyright retention while enabling unlimited sharing, adaptation, and reuse with proper attribution.
Researchers who have published with IJANR consistently highlight our responsive editorial team, constructive peer review, and efficient publication timelines.
IJANR adheres to international standards for research ethics and publication integrity. Our editorial policies outline expectations for authorship, conflicts of interest, data sharing, and handling of ethical concerns.
All research involving animals must document institutional review board approval. Studies must comply with guidelines such as ARRIVE for animal research reporting. Human-derived biological samples require appropriate consent and ethical oversight documentation.
We follow Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for addressing allegations of misconduct, plagiarism, or data fabrication. Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern are published when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.
Authors benefit from comprehensive metadata optimization, search engine visibility, and promotion through scientific social networks to maximize article impact.
