Aims & Scope

npj Antimicrobials and Resistance considers basic, applied, and clinical research that advances our understanding of all aspects of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance. 

The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to:  

  • Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance
  • Emerging antimicrobial resistance threats
  • Antimicrobial discovery and development
  • Antimicrobial stewardship and rational use
  • Epidemiology and surveillance
  • Antimicrobials in the environment
  • One Health approaches to antimicrobial resistance
  • Antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings
  • Community-acquired antimicrobial resistance
  • Veterinary antimicrobial resistance
  • Environmental antimicrobial resistance
  • Innovative therapeutic approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance
  • Global surveillance of antimicrobial resistance
  • Policy and regulatory strategies for addressing antimicrobial resistance

The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by microbiology experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series, this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals.