Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382) is an open access, peer reviewed journal on all aspects of antibiotics.
Antibiotics is a multi-disciplinary journal encompassing the general fields of biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, microbiology and pharmacology.
Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible.
Therefore, there is no restriction on the length of papers.
Unique features of this journal:
manuscripts regarding original research and ideas will be particularly welcomed.
Antibiotics also accepts reviews, clinical studies and case reports, communications, and short notes.
computed data or files regarding the full details of experimental procedures can be deposited as supplementary material.
Scope:
advances in research on new and current antibiotics and related bioactive medicinal agents,
antibiotic administration, drug-drug interactions and pharmacodynamics,
biochemical and genetics studies on microorganisms for improved antibiotics,
uses of antibiotics, including on animals and in agriculture,
clinical trials,
new methods for assaying and evaluating antibiotics,
production and characterization of antibiotics,
classes of antibiotics,
antibiotic resistance and misuse,
natural antibiotics,
epidemiology of antimicrobial use,
antimicrobial stewardship,
qualitative and quantitative research exploring the determinants of antimicrobial use and resistance,
prescribing sciences.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
Total Docs. (latest)
1,279
Total Docs. (3 years)
4,787
Total Refs.
82,218
Total Citations (3 years)
29,079
Citable Docs. (3 years)
4,725
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
5.83
Ref. / Doc.
64.28
% Female
50.6%
Metrics Visualization
Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 50.6% |
Male: 49.4%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)5.83
High impact
References / Doc.64.28
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)98.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Antibiotics?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Antibiotics has an SJR of 1.276 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Antibiotics?
Antibiotics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.276 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Antibiotics?
The H-index of Antibiotics is 124, meaning 124 of its articles have each been cited at least 124 times.
Is Antibiotics indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Antibiotics is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).