Contribute to Active Special Issues in Antibiotic Research
IJANR hosts ongoing special issues that address urgent resistance threats, novel therapeutic strategies, and stewardship innovations. These collections provide targeted visibility for research that responds to rapidly evolving clinical and public health needs.
How to Participate
- Review current themes and scope
- Confirm manuscript fit
- Follow guest editor guidance
- Submit within the issue window
- Track review status online
Focused Collections with High Visibility
Targeted Readership
Special issues attract researchers and clinicians focused on specific resistance challenges and therapeutic innovations.
Rapid Dissemination
Open access publishing ensures fast distribution to stewardship programs and policy stakeholders.
Collaborative Impact
Collections encourage cross discipline collaboration and highlight global perspectives on antimicrobial resistance.
Editorial Guidance
Guest editors provide topic specific expertise while IJANR maintains rigorous review standards.
Citation Momentum
Grouped publications on a shared theme amplify attention and can increase citation visibility.
Strategic Timing
Ongoing issues align with emerging threats and accelerate publication of time sensitive findings.
Finding the Right Issue
Review the active special issue themes and match your manuscript to the most appropriate scope. If unsure, contact the editorial office for guidance.
Submission Window
Each issue has a defined submission period. Submit early to allow time for peer review and revision within the issue timeline.
Guest Editor Oversight
Guest editors recommend reviewers and provide topic expertise. Final decisions remain with IJANR editors to ensure consistency and fairness.
Publication and Promotion
Accepted papers are published online with DOI assignment and promoted alongside other issue content to maximize visibility.
Current Issue Topics
Active topics may include resistance hotspots, new antibiotic classes, stewardship metrics, or diagnostic innovations. Contact the editorial office for the latest list.
Scope Fit Check
Ensure your manuscript aligns with the issue theme and highlights how the findings advance antimicrobial practice.
Deadline Planning
Submit well before the issue deadline to allow time for review, revision, and acceptance within the collection timeline.
Issue Promotion
IJANR promotes special issue content through journal channels to enhance visibility and readership.
Issue Updates
Active issue topics may evolve as resistance patterns shift. We provide updates and clarify changes promptly.
Manuscript Routing
When you submit, indicate the special issue title to ensure correct routing to the guest editor team.
Reviewer Alignment
Guest editors select reviewers with topic expertise while IJANR maintains oversight for consistency.
Post Publication Visibility
Special issue collections are promoted together, increasing visibility for each article.
Priority Theme Alignment
Explicitly reference the special issue theme in your cover letter to help editors route your submission accurately.
Early Submission Advantage
Early submissions often allow more time for revisions and increase the chance of inclusion in the collection.
Ongoing special issues provide a fast, focused route for publishing antimicrobial research that addresses emerging resistance threats.
Submit to an Ongoing Issue
For current topics and timelines, contact [email protected]. We will help you identify the best fit for your manuscript and confirm issue deadlines.
