Journal of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology

Journal Information

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology
Abbreviation: J Clin Immunol Microbiol.
ISSN (Online): 3068-5168
Language: English
Publication Model: Open Access
Peer Review Model: Double-Blind Peer Review
Publication Frequency: Three Issues per Year
Publisher: Athenaeum Scientific Publishers
DOI Prefix: 10.46889/JCIM

About the Journal

Journal of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology is a peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of immunology and microbiology. The journal serves as an international platform for clinicians, microbiologists, immunologists, researchers, and academicians to disseminate ethically conducted and scientifically sound research.

The journal focuses on advancing knowledge related to immune system function, host–pathogen interactions, infectious diseases, and diagnostic and therapeutic innovations in immunology and microbiology.

Aim and Objective

The aim of the Journal of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology is to promote scientific communication and knowledge exchange by publishing original research and scholarly contributions that support evidence-based clinical practice, translational research, and advancements in immunological and microbiological sciences.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes submissions in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Clinical Immunology
  • Medical and Clinical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Bacteriology
  • Mycology and Parasitology
  • Microbial Pathogenesis
  • Host–Pathogen Interactions
  • Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Cancer Immunology
  • Immunogenetics and HLA Antigens
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Autoimmunity and Immune Disorders
  • Allergy, Immunotherapy, and Vaccines
  • Innate and Adaptive Immunity
  • Diagnosis of Infectious Pathogens (Molecular and Conventional)
  • Pediatric Infections
  • Transplantation Immunology
  • Rheumatology and Immune-Mediated Diseases
  • Food and Industrial Microbiology
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Infection Surveillance and Public Health Microbiology


Types of Articles Accepted

  • Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Reports / Case Studies
  • Short Communications
  • Opinion Articles
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Clinical Images
  • Editorials
  • Brief Reports
  • Hypotheses and Analyses
  • Corrections, Discussions, and Announcements


Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a double-blind peer review process, unless otherwise stated. The average peer-review time is 2–4 weeks.

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to ethical publishing standards and follows the principles and guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology is a fully open access journal. All published articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication without subscription or registration requirements.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

No submission charges.

No peer review charges.

APC is applicable only after acceptance.

Authors in India: INR 5,000

Authors outside India: USD 198

Detailed APC Policy: https://athenaeumpub.com/publication-charges/

Indexing and Discoverability

All published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) through Crossref.

Articles are discoverable through scholarly search engines and academic discovery platforms such as Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Scilit, and ScienceOpen.

PubMed Central (article-level, conditional): In accordance with the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy, authors of NIH-funded research may deposit the final peer-reviewed manuscript of their article in PubMed Central (PMC). Such inclusion applies only to individual articles and does not constitute indexing of the journal in PubMed, PubMed Central, or MEDLINE.

Inclusion, indexing, and discoverability of content are determined independently by the respective platforms according to their own policies and criteria. The publisher does not guarantee indexing or continued inclusion in any specific database or service.

Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain the copyright of their published work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Submit Manuscript at:
https://athenaeumpub.com/submit-manuscript/

Contact Information

For editorial and submission-related queries, please contact:

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