Oxford Journals

About the Journal

The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy is among the foremost international journals in antimicrobial research. Our readership includes representatives of academia, industry and health services, and includes those who are influential in formulary decisions.

Published monthly, the Journal features original articles on the laboratory aspects and clinical use of antimicrobials including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiprotozoal agents.

In addition to the wealth of primary papers, the journal carries review articles offering in-depth discussion on matters of topical concern. Lively leading articles offer incisive coverage of recent advances and controversies.

Other sections include:

For debate: International comment on contentious issues and ideas
Antimicrobial practice: Articles on practical prescribing and formulary issues
Correspondence: A section for scientists to present early observations of their work and to comment on published articles
Book reviews: Helpful reviews of relevant, newly published titles

A carefully organised format directs you to areas of interest.

Monthly issues can include up to ten informative sections:

Leading articles
Reviews
The Garrod Lecture
For debate
Original articles
Brief reports
Antimicrobial practice
Meeting reports
Correspondence
Book reviews

The Journal publishes between two and eight supplements each year. These include Working Party reports of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, and original publications on pre-clinical and clinical aspects of drugs in development or the role of established drugs in specific therapeutic areas.

Impact Factor

3.891 (2006)
3.886 (2005)
3.611 (2004)
3.080 (2003)
3.329 (2002)
3.490 (2001)
2.964 (2000)
3.296 (1999)

CATEGORY: Microbiology
Rank: 17/88 (2006)
Rank: 18/86 (2005)
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Rank: 19/84 (2003)
Rank: 17/82 (2002)
Rank: 17/81 (2001)
Rank: 17/80 (2000)
Rank: 14/78 (1999)

CATEGORY: Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Rank: 37/199 (2006)
Rank: 31/193 (2005)
Rank: 34/187 (2004)
Rank: 38/185 (2003)
Rank: 29/188 (2002)
Rank: 23/186 (2001)
Rank: 27/181 (2000)
Rank: 19/175 (1999)

CATEGORY: Infectious Disease
Rank: 11/47 (2006)
Rank: 9/43 (2005)
Rank: 10/41 (2004)
Rank: 9/41 (2003)
Rank: 8/38 (2002)
Rank: 8/36 (2001)
Rank: 10/36 (2000)
Rank: 6/35 (1999)

This information is taken from the Journal Citation Reports, published annually as part of the Science Citation Index by ISI.