Journals in Infection and immunity

Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Molecular Basis of Disease

ISSN: 0925-4439
5 Year impact factor: 5.5
Impact factor: 4.2

BBA Molecular Basis of Disease addresses the biochemistry and molecular genetics of disease processes and models of human disease.Manuscripts should emphasize the underlying molecular mechanisms of human disease pathways and provide significant advances to the understanding and/or treatment of these disorders.Studies in model organisms or systems are strongly recommended in order to validate mechanistic insights. Topics of interest include, but are not limited toAgingCancerCardiovascular diseasesCell death–related diseasesGenetic diseasesGenetic and epigenetic regulation in diseasesImmunological diseasesInflammatory diseasesMetabolic diseasesMitochondrial diseasesMuscular diseasesNeurological diseasesThe non-preferred topics for BBADIS includeNon-coding RNAsResearch on non-coding RNAs (microRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs, etc.) will be considered only if it provides significantly novel insights into disease mechanisms.Single Cell Line StudiesStudies involving single cell lines will be considered only if they present significantly novel findings.Computational (in Silico) StudiesPurely computational works (e.g., Mendelian randomization, molecular docking, molecular dynamics) will generally be declined unless they provide novel insights into disease mechanisms.Disease BiomarkersResearch on disease biomarkers will be considered only if it relates to the explanation of disease mechanisms.Descriptive or Correlative StudiesDescriptive or correlative studies (e.g., up/down regulation of gene products, -omics studies without follow-up experiments) will be declined unless they provide mechanistic insights.Natural Products and Traditional MedicineWork on natural products, extracts, and traditional medicine will be considered only if single biochemical components are characterized and tested.Clinical Studies and Case ReportsClinical studies or case reports without mechanistic insights are outside the scope of the journal.Hypothesis ArticlesSubmissions based solely on hypotheses will not be considered.Comparative Genomics StudiesComparative genomics studies (e.g., GWAS) will only be considered if they provide specific insights into the structural and/or functional properties of individual genes.Incremental WorkResearch that offers incremental advancements without significant novelty or impact will generally be declined.

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Comparative Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 0147-9571
5 Year impact factor: 2.2
Impact factor: 2

An International Journal focused on Comparative Veterinary and Medical ResearchComparative Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases aims to respond to the concept of "One Medicine - One Health" and to provide a venue for scientific exchange. Based on the concept of "Comparative Medicine" interdisciplinary cooperation between specialists in human and animal medicine is of mutual interest and benefit. Therefore, there is need to combine the respective interest of physicians, veterinarians and other health professionals for comparative studies relevant to either human or animal medicine .CIMID is mainly focusing on applied veterinary medicine with a particular focus on zoonotic pathogens. It includes etiology, biology, clinical diseases, epidemiology, diagnosis, control. Experimental in vitro studies and studies on laboratory animals are generally not accepted. Non infectious diseases are not accepted. Specific focus on human diseases can only be accepted if it concerns major zoonotic pathogens. Reviews are generally not accepted, except if they contain new or recent developments. CIMID does not accept manuscript focusing on Mycology.The journal is open to subjects of common interest related to the immunology, immunopathology, microbiology, parasitology and epidemiology of human and animal infectious diseases, especially zoonotic infections, and animal models of human infectious diseases. The role of environmental factors in disease emergence is emphasized. CIMID is mainly focusing on applied veterinary and human medicine rather than on fundamental experimental research.Original research papers of high quality and novelty on aspects of host response, molecular biology, pathogenesis, control and prevention and treatment of microbial and parasitic diseases of domestic animals and wildlife (if the infections are of zoonotic interest and/or in relation with domestic animals and/or can serve as a model for human diseases). Papers dealing primarily with epidemiology will be considered if they demonstrate a clear impact on the clinical features, pathogenesis or prevention of a disease. Similarly, articles addressing microbiology, parasitology, immunology or pathogenesis must address issues of comparative medical interest. Manuscripts focusing on probiotics or diseases and/or immunology of fishes are not part of our overall scope, as they are better fitted to more specialized journals. Manuscripts dealing with food hygiene and food risk are not part of our overall scope. Manuscripts dealing strictly with experimental design and fundamental research may not be considered depending the overall consequences for the knowledge of a disease.Review articles can be accepted. They should focus either on a pathogen or on analyses of the mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions including epidemiological studies. Proposal for such manuscripts should be submitted to the Co-Editors in Chief for approval before submitting the manuscript.Papers focusing solely on diagnostic techniques, case reports or drug trials will generally not be accepted. Papers of geographically limited interest, which repeat what had been established elsewhere, will not be considered. The readership of the journal is global. The Editors reserve the right to suggest submission to another journal for those papers which they feel would be more appropriate for consideration by that journal.Papers will be rejected if standards of care of, or procedures performed on animals are not beyond those expected of humane veterinary care. Standards must, at least, meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research involving Animals, as issued by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences. (C.I.O.M.S., c/o WHO, CH 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland).Instruction for Authors:Comparative Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases consists of six issues a year and publishes original papers or reviews of the status of current research relative to the different fields of Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases of animals with a possible impact on human health.Immunology: manuscripts are accepted relative to the various branches of this discipline: fundamental Immunology, experimental or comparative Immunology, clinical Immunology, Immunopathology.Microbiology: manuscripts are accepted relative to the various branches of this discipline: Virology, Bacteriology, Parasitology.Infectious Diseases: manuscripts are accepted relative to the various branches: Etiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prophylaxis, Treatment, Epidemiology, Epizootiology of infectious diseases of animals with a particular interest on zoonoses and one health.

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Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease

ISSN: 0732-8893
5 Year impact factor: 2
Impact factor: 2.1

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease provides up to date and extensive articles on clinical microbiology.Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease aims to publish latest developments in clinical microbiology and the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. It publishes articles on studies in bacteriology, immunology, immunoserology.Submissions on new procedures, unusual cases, controversial issues, and important new literature. are particularly welcomed.The journal publishes topics including:Informed commentaries on new antibioticsRapid and cost-effective methods in the laboratoryInstructive case studies with emphasis on complex circumstancesInsightful editorials on important current issuesBook reviews that keep you up-to-date on recently published literatureLaboratory and clinical management of microbial diseasesEpidemiology and pathogenesis of infectionsAutomation in the diagnostic microbiology laboratoryAntibiotic susceptibility testing

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Immunobiology

ISSN: 0171-2985
5 Year impact factor: 2.7
Impact factor: 2.5

Immunobiology is a broad-scope and inclusive Gold Open Access journal dedicated to publishing innovative research across a wide range of immunological subjects. Immunobiology aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of immunology by bridging the gap between scientists and clinicians.The journal publishes topics including:Innate and Adaptive Immunity Molecular Mechanisms, Including Normal and Pathological Functions of the Immune Response, Immune Cell Biology, Cytokines, and Soluble Mediators. Complement Biology, Pathology, and Therapeutics. Microbial Immunology and Immunopathology of Infectious Diseases (Bacterial, Viral and Parasitic) Cancer Immunology Neuroimmunology Immunogenetics Immunopathology of allergic and autoimmune diseases Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics Clinical Immunology Immunobiology does not accept submissions consisting mainly of (a) bioinformatics or computational analysis of public genomic or transcriptomic databases and (b) testing and evaluation of previously uncharacterized natural product-based drug candidates. Immunobiology does not accept reviews that are not by invitation.Founded in 1909 as the first-ever specialist immunology journal, Immunobiology has a rich history of contributing to the field. It aims to become the most inclusive journal for the dissemination of rigorous immunological research, supporting the global scientific community in advancing the field.

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Infection, Genetics and Evolution

ISSN: 1567-1348
5 Year impact factor: 2.6
Impact factor: 2.6

Infection, Genetics and Evolution welcomes articles dealing with genetics, population genetics, genomics, gene expression, population dynamics, mathematical modeling, bioinformatics, and any related area that contributes to improve our understanding of the genetics and evolutionary biology of hosts, pathogens and vectors, as well as coevolution processes among them in relation to infections and infectious diseases manifestations. All infectious models enter the scope of the journal, including pathogens of humans, animals, and plants, either parasites, fungi, bacteria, viruses or prions.Please note the following topics are not within scope and will be immediately rejected:In silico vaccine developmentIn vitro testing of new drugs or compoundsClinical microbiology with no relationship to geneticsComputational re-analysis of gene expression dataInfection, Genetics and Evolution and its companion congress MEEGID (for Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious Diseases) are the main forum acting for the cross-fertilization between evolutionary science and biomedical research on infectious diseases.

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International Journal for Parasitology

ISSN: 0020-7519
5 Year impact factor: 3.5
Impact factor: 3.7

Sponsored by the Australian Society for ParasitologyThe International Journal for Parasitology publishes the results of original research in all aspects of basic and applied parasitology, including all the fields covered by its Specialist Editors, and ranging from parasites and host-parasite relationships of intrinsic biological interest to those of social and economic importance in human and veterinary medicine and agriculture. Original research includes the development of novel and innovative concepts and ideas, as well as experimental and observational science that raises new hypotheses.We do not publish new genome sequences and assemblies alone without new and significant insight into the biology of the parasite, the parasite-host relationship or mechanisms of pathogenesis. Because of its breadth of discipline coverage, the aims and significance of all contributions should be made clear to readers who are not expert in the particular subject of papers. In applied parasitology, it will tend to favour contributions of broader significance to the subject rather than narrow, highly specialised applications. The principal form of publication is the full length paper which contains substantial results from a major program of research. The Journal also provides a medium for the publication of shorter, but complete, papers reporting highly significant original findings, as Succinctus articles. It also publishes Thematic Issues incorporating papers on a topical theme and commissions papers with emphasis on shorter, focussed Reviews of topical issues and strategically important subjects. The Journal encourages critical comment and debate on matters of current controversy in parasitology via "Current Opinions".Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services .Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support CenterThe International Journal for Parasitology has also launched two specialist, open access titles you are welcome to submit to:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeInternational Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance

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International Journal of Medical Microbiology

ISSN: 1438-4221
5 Year impact factor: 3.3
Impact factor: 4.5

International Journal of Medical Microbiology (IJMM) is a fully Gold Open Access journal. Authors who publish in IJMM will be able to make their work immediately, permanently, and freely accessible.Pathogen genome sequencing projects have provided a wealth of data that need to be set in context to pathogenicity and the outcome of infections. In addition, the interplay between a pathogen and its host cell has become increasingly important to understand and interfere with diseases caused by microbial pathogens. IJMM meets these needs by focussing on genome and proteome analyses, studies dealing with the molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity and the evolution of pathogenic agents, the interactions between pathogens and host cells ("cellular microbiology"), and molecular epidemiology. More recently, IJMM now welcomes virological submissions.To help the reader keeping up with the rapidly evolving new findings in the field of medical microbiology, IJMM publishes original articles, case studies and topical, state-of-the-art mini-reviews in a well balanced fashion. All articles are strictly peer-reviewed. Special Issues are welcome on important and emerging topics. In addition, at irregular intervals, current opinions on recent or future developments in medical microbiology are presented in an editorial section.

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Journal of Hospital Infection

ISSN: 0195-6701
5 Year impact factor: 3.9
Impact factor: 3.9

An Official Journal of the Healthcare Infection SocietyThe Journal of Hospital Infection is the editorially independent scientific publication of the Healthcare Infection Society. The aim of the Journal is to publish high quality research and information relating to infection prevention and control that is relevant to an international audience.The Journal welcomes submissions that relate to all aspects of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. This includes submissions that:provide new insight into the epidemiology, surveillance, or prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings;provide new insight into cleaning, disinfection and decontamination;provide new insight into the design of healthcare premises;describe novel aspects of outbreaks of infection;throw light on techniques for effective antimicrobial stewardship;describe novel techniques (laboratory-based or point of care) for the detection of infection or antimicrobial resistance in the healthcare setting, particularly if these can be used to facilitate infection prevention and control;improve understanding of the motivations of safe healthcare behaviour, or describe techniques for achieving behavioural and cultural change;improve understanding of the use of IT systems in infection surveillance and prevention and control.We also welcome submissions that relate to national policies or guidelines, especially where the subject matter is of international relevance.Although our readership is predominantly clinical, we are also pleased to receive basic science submissions that have clinical relevance.The Journal's open access companion title, Infection Prevention in Practice, welcomes a range of submissions providing practical information to healthcare professionals working in infection prevention and control.

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Journal of Infection

ISSN: 0163-4453
5 Year impact factor: 12.2
Impact factor: 14.3

Official Journal of the British Infection AssociationThe Journal of Infection publishes original papers on all aspects of infection - clinical, microbiological and epidemiological. The Journal seeks to bring together knowledge from all specialties involved in infection research and clinical practice, and present the best work in the ever-changing field of infection.Each issue brings you Editorials that describe current or controversial topics of interest, high quality Reviews to keep you in touch with the latest developments in specific fields of interest, an Epidemiology section reporting studies in the hospital and the general community, and a lively correspondence section.Manuscripts that advance knowledge and discussion of clinical infection in practice, including case reports and case series, can be submitted to the Journal?s open access companion title, Clinical Infection in Practice.

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Microbes and Infection

ISSN: 1286-4579
5 Year impact factor: 3
Impact factor: 2.6

A Journal on Infectious Agents and Host Defenses A publication of the Institut PasteurThis journal has no page charges, publication is free of charge.Microbes and Infection publishes 8 peer-reviewed issues per year in all fields of infection and immunity, covering the different levels of host-microbe interactions, and in particular:the molecular biology and cell biology of the crosstalk between hosts (human and model organisms) and microbes (viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi), including molecular virulence and evasion mechanisms.the immune response to infection, including pathogenesis and host susceptibility.emerging human infectious diseases.systems immunology.molecular epidemiology/genetics of host pathogen interactions.microbiota and host "interactions".vaccine development, including novel strategies and adjuvants.Clinical studies, accounts of clinical trials and biomarker studies in infectious diseases, unless purely descriptive, are within the scope of the journal.Microbes and Infection publishes articles on human pathogens or pathogens of model systems. However, articles on other microbes can be published if they contribute to our understanding of basic mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions. Purely descriptive and preliminary studies are discouraged.Reviews of a major topic of current interest must be commissioned by a Microbes and Infection editor. Unsolicited contributions and presubmission enquiries will not be considered.Special issues focus on the present knowledge of a virulent microbe and the disease it causes, the immune response in infectious disease, or on critical issues relevant to the scope of the journal.The journal is entering its 20th year of publication, and Essential Science IndicatorsSM (ESI) states that "Microbes and Infection has had a significant impact in the field of Immunology." https://www.editorialmanager.com/MICINF/default.aspxhttps://www.pasteur.fr/fr/ceris/publications-scientifiques/microbes-infectionThe full-text articles, etc, are available at:https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/microbes-and-infection

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Journals in Infection and immunity

Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Molecular Basis of Disease

Comparative Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease

Immunobiology

Infection, Genetics and Evolution

International Journal for Parasitology

International Journal of Medical Microbiology

Journal of Hospital Infection

Journal of Infection

Microbes and Infection