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Submit your clinical microbiology research to a leading open access journal advancing diagnostic science and infectious disease knowledge.
Publish Your Clinical Microbiology Research
The International Journal of Clinical Microbiology invites original research, reviews, case reports, and methodological advances across all areas of diagnostic microbiology. Our rigorous peer review process ensures published work meets the highest scientific standards while reaching the global clinical laboratory community.
IJCM provides a platform for clinicians, laboratory scientists, and researchers to share discoveries that improve infectious disease diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship, and patient outcomes in clinical settings worldwide.
IJCM welcomes submissions addressing fundamental and applied aspects of clinical microbiology. Our editorial focus spans the complete spectrum of diagnostic laboratory science, from specimen processing and culture techniques to molecular diagnostics and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Diagnostic Bacteriology
Research on bacterial identification, culture methods, biochemical testing, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry applications, and phenotypic characterization of clinically significant bacterial pathogens including emerging resistance patterns.
Clinical Virology
Studies on viral detection methods, molecular diagnostics for respiratory and bloodborne viruses, serological testing, viral load monitoring, and emerging viral pathogen identification in clinical specimens.
Medical Mycology
Investigations into fungal identification, antifungal susceptibility testing, invasive mycoses diagnosis, and laboratory approaches to opportunistic fungal infections in immunocompromised patient populations.
Clinical Parasitology
Research on parasitic disease diagnosis, microscopic and molecular detection methods, parasitology laboratory techniques, and epidemiological studies of parasitic infections affecting human health.
Antimicrobial Resistance
Studies addressing antimicrobial susceptibility testing, resistance mechanism detection, phenotypic and genotypic resistance characterization, and antimicrobial stewardship program effectiveness in clinical settings.
Molecular Diagnostics
Advances in PCR-based detection, nucleic acid amplification techniques, sequencing applications, point-of-care molecular testing, and laboratory automation for infectious disease diagnostics.
IJCM publishes diverse article formats to accommodate different research contributions. Each submission type undergoes appropriate peer review tailored to its specific requirements and expected impact on clinical laboratory practice.
- Original Research: Full-length investigations presenting novel findings with detailed methodology and statistical analysis applicable to clinical microbiology practice
- Review Articles: Comprehensive systematic or narrative reviews synthesizing current knowledge on diagnostic techniques or infectious disease topics
- Case Reports: Clinically instructive cases demonstrating unusual pathogens, diagnostic challenges, or therapeutic insights with educational value
- Technical Notes: Brief reports describing methodological advances, assay validations, or procedural improvements for clinical laboratories
- Letters to the Editor: Concise communications addressing published work or presenting preliminary findings of immediate clinical relevance
- Perspectives: Expert commentary on emerging issues, policy implications, or future directions in clinical microbiology and diagnostics
Rapid publication: IJCM prioritizes timely dissemination of significant findings. Our editorial process aims to deliver initial decisions within four weeks, with accepted manuscripts published online within days of final acceptance.
Publishing with IJCM offers distinct advantages for clinical microbiologists seeking to maximize the impact of their research. Our commitment to open access ensures your work reaches the broadest possible audience of laboratory professionals, clinicians, and researchers working to improve infectious disease diagnosis.
Global Visibility
Open access publication removes barriers, ensuring your clinical microbiology research reaches laboratories and healthcare institutions worldwide without subscription limitations.
Expert Peer Review
Rigorous evaluation by recognized specialists in diagnostic microbiology, infectious diseases, and clinical laboratory science ensures published work meets the highest quality standards.
Rapid Turnaround
Efficient editorial workflows minimize time from submission to publication, allowing timely dissemination of findings relevant to clinical practice and public health response.
Permanent Archiving
Digital preservation partnerships ensure long-term accessibility of your published research for future generations of clinical microbiologists and infectious disease specialists.
Authors should prepare manuscripts following IJCM formatting requirements detailed in our Instructions for Authors. Submissions must represent original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All authors must agree to submission and meet authorship criteria according to ICMJE guidelines.
Ethics requirements include institutional review board approval for human subjects research, informed consent documentation, and clinical trial registration where applicable. Conflicts of interest and funding sources must be disclosed completely. Adherence to EQUATOR Network reporting guidelines (STROBE, STARD, CONSORT) is expected for appropriate study types.
IJCM articles reach a global audience of clinical laboratory directors, medical microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, and public health professionals. Our indexing in major databases ensures discoverability across scientific literature search platforms. Published research contributes to improved diagnostic practices, antimicrobial stewardship, and patient care outcomes in healthcare settings internationally.
IJCM provides comprehensive support throughout the publication process. Our editorial team assists authors with formatting questions, technical requirements, and manuscript preparation. Language editing services are available for authors whose first language is not English, ensuring clear communication of clinical microbiology findings to the international diagnostic community.
All IJCM articles are published under Creative Commons licensing, enabling maximum dissemination and reuse 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. This broad accessibility increases the practical impact of your clinical microbiology research on patient care worldwide.
IJCM periodically publishes themed special issues on emerging clinical microbiology topics. These curated collections provide focused platforms for research on antimicrobial resistance, emerging pathogens, novel diagnostic technologies, and other priority areas in laboratory medicine. Contact the editorial office to propose a special issue or inquire about submission opportunities to ongoing collections addressing important diagnostic challenges.
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Join the community of clinical microbiologists advancing diagnostic science through rigorous peer-reviewed publication. Your research can make a difference in laboratories worldwide.
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