About the Journal
Advancing diagnostic microbiology through rigorous peer-reviewed research that improves infectious disease diagnosis and patient care worldwide.
International Journal of Clinical Microbiology
The International Journal of Clinical Microbiology (IJCM) is an open access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the science and practice of diagnostic microbiology. We publish original research, reviews, case reports, and methodological advances that improve infectious disease diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship, and patient outcomes in clinical settings worldwide.
IJCM provides a platform for clinicians, laboratory scientists, and researchers to share discoveries that enhance clinical laboratory practice. Our rigorous peer review process ensures published work meets the highest scientific standards while reaching the global diagnostic microbiology community.
IJCM is committed to advancing clinical microbiology by providing a rigorous platform for diagnostic laboratory research. We aim to improve infectious disease diagnosis, support antimicrobial stewardship programs, and enhance patient care through evidence-based laboratory medicine.
Our editorial team prioritizes research with direct clinical laboratory applications— studies that inform diagnostic algorithms, validate new testing methodologies, characterize antimicrobial resistance patterns, and improve turnaround times for critical results.
Our commitment: IJCM upholds the highest standards for clinical laboratory research, ensuring all published work demonstrates rigorous methodology, appropriate statistical analysis, and clear relevance to diagnostic practice in clinical settings.
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.
Clinical Virology
Studies on viral detection methods, molecular diagnostics for respiratory and bloodborne viruses, serological testing, viral load monitoring, and emerging viral pathogen identification.
Medical Mycology
Investigations into fungal identification, antifungal susceptibility testing, invasive mycoses diagnosis, and laboratory approaches to opportunistic fungal infections in immunocompromised patients.
Clinical Parasitology
Research on parasitic disease diagnosis, microscopic and molecular detection methods, parasitology laboratory techniques, and epidemiological studies of parasitic infections.
Antimicrobial Resistance
Studies addressing antimicrobial susceptibility testing, resistance mechanism detection, phenotypic and genotypic resistance characterization, and antimicrobial stewardship program effectiveness.
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 employs rigorous peer review with evaluation by recognized specialists in diagnostic microbiology, infectious diseases, and clinical laboratory science. Each submission receives assessment from experts who ensure published work meets the highest quality standards for methodology, analysis, and clinical relevance.
All published articles are immediately available under Creative Commons licensing, ensuring vital diagnostic research reaches laboratory professionals, clinicians, and public health agencies worldwide without subscription barriers.
- Open access ensures your research reaches laboratories and healthcare institutions globally
- Expert peer review by specialists in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases
- Rapid publication with efficient editorial workflows
- DOI registration and database indexing for permanent discoverability
- Professional editorial support throughout the publication process
- Emphasis on research with direct clinical laboratory applications
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