JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
In PubMed through PubMed Central. Fully open access. Published by Oxford University Press for the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance publishes research, reviews and clinical discussion on antimicrobial resistance, stewardship and use. Its scope covers antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiprotozoal agents, including clinical care, diagnostics, epidemiology and education. It mainly considers human medicine, with relevant veterinary work under a One Health approach.
Dr Robert BaxterPublishing in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance is a fully open access journal founded by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and published by Oxford University Press. It covers antimicrobial resistance, stewardship and use across clinical, translational and basic research. Original articles and brief reports sit alongside systematic and narrative reviews, correspondence, viewpoints, debate pieces, teaching case challenges and reviews of online educational resources. Human medicine is its main focus, with relevant veterinary research considered within a One Health approach.
Some formats have no APC, including correspondence and reviews of educational resources, although the latter are usually solicited. The standard fee for original articles and reviews is £2,394 before tax; brief reports, viewpoints and debate pieces cost £1,198. BSAC members and eligible authors may receive discounts or support. Unsolicited reviews and viewpoints require advance discussion with an editor, and systematic reviews require a pre-submission query. The journal uses single-blind peer review. Its 2025 median time to first decision was 24 days, including desk rejections.
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You'll also receive The Weekend Round every Saturday.- Original articles
Full original research on antimicrobial resistance, stewardship and use.
- Words
- 3,500
- Abstract
- 250
- Figures & tables
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- References
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- Brief reports
Concise original findings in the same format as Original articles.
- Words
- 1,500
- Abstract
- 250
- Figures & tables
- 2
- References
- 20
- Correspondence
Letters on antimicrobial topics, especially published papers; address the Editor-in-Chief.
- Words
- 800
- Abstract
- —
- Figures & tables
- 1
- References
- 10
- Systematic review articles
Structured evidence syntheses; send a pre-submission query before submitting.
- Words
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- Abstract
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- Figures & tables
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- References
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- Review articles
Broad topic reviews; unsolicited proposals need advance discussion with the Editor-in-Chief.
- Words
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- Abstract
- 250
- Figures & tables
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- References
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- Viewpoint
Topical opinion, usually 800 to 1,000 words; discuss the idea with the Editor-in-Chief first.
- Words
- —
- Abstract
- 150
- Figures & tables
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- References
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- For debate
Arguments on controversies, 800 to 2,500 words, intended to stimulate discussion.
- Words
- 2,500
- Abstract
- 150
- Figures & tables
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- References
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- Full review of online resources
A themed assessment of 6 to 15 educational resources, usually solicited.
- Words
- 3,500
- Abstract
- 250
- Figures & tables
- —
- References
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- Brief review of online resources
A themed assessment of 2 to 5 educational resources, usually solicited.
- Words
- 1,500
- Abstract
- 250
- Figures & tables
- 2
- References
- 20
- Single review of online resources
Assessment of one educational resource, usually solicited.
- Words
- 800
- Abstract
- —
- Figures & tables
- 1
- References
- 10
- AMRrounds
A teaching case challenge on resistance and treatment; include an antibiogram with EUCAST and CLSI criteria.
- Words
- 1,000
- Abstract
- —
- Figures & tables
- 2
- References
- 10
- BSAC Corner
Commissioned short opinion or editorial on society work; editorial team review only.
- Words
- 500
- Abstract
- —
- Figures & tables
- 1
- References
- 10
The journal is fully open access. Original articles, reviews and AMRrounds cost £2,394; brief reports, viewpoints and debate pieces cost £1,198; correspondence, educational resource reviews and commissioned editorials have no APC. Prices exclude tax; BSAC members receive 20% off paid APCs, and eligible countries, institutions or discretionary waivers may reduce or cover them.
Before you submit
- Use continuous line numbers and include a Transparency declarations section in every manuscript.
- Send a pre-submission query for systematic reviews and discuss unsolicited reviews or viewpoints with an editor first.
- Register clinical trials and give the registry and number in the abstract and main text.
- Submit CONSORT materials for randomised trials, PRISMA materials for relevant systematic reviews and STROBE checklists for observational studies.
- Declare previous publication, earlier rejected submissions and large language model use in the cover letter.
- Return a requested revision within six weeks or it may be treated as a new submission.
Frequently asked
- Is JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance indexed in PubMed?
- Yes, through PubMed Central. Its articles are deposited in PMC and appear in PubMed with a PMID; it is not indexed in MEDLINE.
- How much does it cost to publish in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance?
- There is a free route: authors can publish without a fee. Open access costs £2,394.
- Does JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance accept case reports?
- No. JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance does not publish case reports.
- What is the Impact Factor of JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance?
- JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance states an Impact Factor of 3.9 for 2025.
- How long does JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance take to decide?
- About 24 days from submission to first decision.
- What kind of peer review does JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance use?
- Single-blind peer review.