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We welcome original research, reviews, case reports, and methodological advances across all areas of diagnostic microbiology. Your research can make a difference in clinical laboratories worldwide.
Authors may submit manuscripts through two convenient pathways. Choose the method that best suits your needs:
Online Submission Portal
Submit via our comprehensive manuscript management system for complete tracking, real-time status updates, and direct access to reviewer comments throughout the peer review process.
Quick Submission Form
For straightforward submissions, use our simple manuscript submission form. No account required. Ideal for standard research articles without complex supplementary materials.
IJCM welcomes submissions addressing fundamental and applied aspects of clinical microbiology, from specimen processing and culture techniques to molecular diagnostics and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Diagnostic Bacteriology
Bacterial identification, culture methods, biochemical testing, MALDI-TOF applications, and resistance pattern characterization.
Clinical Virology
Viral detection methods, molecular diagnostics, serological testing, viral load monitoring, and emerging pathogen identification.
Medical Mycology
Fungal identification, antifungal susceptibility testing, invasive mycoses diagnosis, and opportunistic infection approaches.
Clinical Parasitology
Parasitic disease diagnosis, microscopic and molecular detection, laboratory techniques, and epidemiological studies.
Antimicrobial Resistance
Susceptibility testing, resistance mechanism detection, stewardship program effectiveness, and genotypic characterization.
Molecular Diagnostics
PCR-based detection, nucleic acid amplification, sequencing applications, and point-of-care molecular testing.
We publish diverse article formats to accommodate different research contributions:
- Original Research: Full-length investigations with detailed methodology applicable to clinical microbiology practice
- Review Articles: Comprehensive systematic or narrative reviews synthesizing current knowledge
- Case Reports: Clinically instructive cases demonstrating unusual pathogens or diagnostic challenges
- Technical Notes: Brief reports describing methodological advances or assay validations
- Letters to the Editor: Concise communications addressing published work or preliminary findings
- Perspectives: Expert commentary on emerging issues in clinical microbiology
Before submitting, please review our complete Instructions for Authors for detailed formatting requirements and ethics documentation.
Essential requirements:
- Original work not under consideration elsewhere
- Ethics approval for human subjects research
- Follow appropriate reporting guidelines (STROBE, STARD, ARRIVE)
- Data availability statement and conflict of interest disclosures
- All authors must agree to submission and meet ICMJE authorship criteria
IJCM employs rigorous peer review with evaluation by recognized specialists in diagnostic microbiology, infectious diseases, and clinical laboratory science. Each submission receives assessment by experts who ensure published work meets the highest quality standards. Authors receive constructive feedback designed to strengthen their manuscripts.
All IJCM articles are published under Creative Commons licensing, enabling maximum dissemination of clinical microbiology research. Open access publication ensures your diagnostic findings reach practicing laboratory professionals in all countries, including resource-limited settings where subscription access may be unavailable.
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