Abstracting and Indexing

The Journal of Antibiotic Development and Clinical Practice (JADCP) is indexed in the following databases:

• International Index Copernicus
• Google Scholar
• Scientific Journal Impact Factor
• Advanced Science Index
• Dimension
• J-Gate
• International Scientific Indexing
• CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service)
• COSMOS
• ULRICHS Web
• Directory of Research Journal Indexing
• Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
• I2OR (International Institute of Organized Research)
• Europub

All archives of the journal are securely stored and managed within the journal's management system for ease of access and reference.

Acceptance Rate and Publication Timeline

Manuscripts submitted under the journal’s scope through the Journal Management System (JMS) are thoroughly reviewed for quality and relevance.

• Average time from submission to acceptance: 65 days.
• Average time from acceptance to publication: 45 days.

These timelines ensure a streamlined yet rigorous review and publication process.

Disclosure of Financial and Non-Financial Relationships

The JADCP requires authors to disclose any financial or non-financial relationships, activities, or conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication process. Examples of disclosures include:

• Financial relationships: Employment, consultancies, stock ownership or options, honoraria, patents, paid expert testimony, provision of study materials, article processing charges, grants, royalties, or licenses.
• Non-financial relationships: Any other relationships or activities that could influence the research or editorial process.

Authors must declare no conflicts of interest in their cover letters if applicable and fully disclose any potential conflicts at the time of article submission. This ensures transparency and integrity throughout the publication process.

Authors’ Corner

The guidelines for authorship are based on the ICMJE Recommendations (May 2023) and ensure proper credit, accountability, and responsibility for contributions made to research work and its publication. Authorship comes with significant academic, social, and financial implications, and authors must adhere to these guidelines to maintain the integrity of the publication process.

I. Authorship Criteria

Authorship is awarded to individuals who make substantial contributions to the research and publication process. All authors must fulfill the following four criteria as recommended by the ICMJE:

1. Substantial Contributions:

   • Contributions to the conception or design of the work; or
   • Acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work.

2. Drafting or Revising:

   • Drafting the work or critically revising it for important intellectual content.

3. Final Approval:

   • Providing final approval of the version to be published.

4. Accountability:

   • Agreeing to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring that questions related to accuracy or integrity are appropriately investigated and resolved.

All individuals meeting these criteria must be identified as authors. To ensure fairness, contributors satisfying Criterion 1 must be given opportunities to contribute to Criteria 2 and 3. Precaution must be taken to ensure all listed authors have made meaningful contributions.

Important Note: It is the collective responsibility of all authors to determine authorship order and resolve authorship conflicts. The journal will not intervene in such matters unless requested formally.

II. Changes to Authorship

• Any removal or addition of authors after submission or publication must be formally requested.
• Authors must submit a signed statement of agreement explaining the reason for the change to the editorial office.
• The editorial office will provide a format for such requests upon an online application.

III. Corresponding Author

• Only one corresponding author is allowed per article.
• The corresponding author is responsible for:
  • Communicating with the journal during manuscript submission, peer-review, and publication.
  • Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of required administrative documentation, including authorship details, ethics committee approvals, clinical trial registrations, and disclosure of relationships and activities.
  • Responding to editorial queries promptly and remaining available after publication to address critiques or provide additional data if required.

IV. Multi-Author Groups

• Research groups must decide authorship before submission.
• For large multi-author groups identified by a group name (with or without individual names), the corresponding author must clearly state which members take responsibility and credit for the work.

V. Non-Author Contributors

• Individuals who contribute to the study but do not meet the four authorship criteria may be acknowledged in the manuscript.
• Chatbots or Artificial Intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors under any circumstances.

VI. Number of Authors

The journal imposes the following limitations on the number of authors:

• Editorials: Maximum of 2 authors.
• Case Reports: Maximum of 5 authors.
• Original Articles and Review Articles: Maximum of 10 authors.

(Reference: Castillo M. Authorship and bylines. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2009;30(8):1455-6. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A1636)

VII. Authorship Disputes and Changes

• Changes to authorship are generally not entertained once the manuscript is submitted or published.
• Any disputes should be communicated to the editorial office and will be resolved as per COPE guidelines(https://publicationethics.org/resources/discussion-documents/authorship).
• The Editor-in-Chief will mediate unresolved issues.

VIII. Manuscript Preparation and Submission

Manuscript Categories:
The journal publishes Review Articles, Editorials, Original Research Articles, and Case Reports. Submissions must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via [Insert Submission Portal/Website].
• First-time authors must register as users before submitting their work.

General Formatting Instructions:

• All submissions must be prepared in Microsoft Word, double-spaced, with 2.5 cm (1-inch) margins.
• Use American English for the manuscript text.
• Abbreviations must be expanded on first use and avoided in the title.
• Ensure all references follow the Vancouver style and are cited in superscript within the text.

Title Page:
Include the following details:

• Article title (15–20 words).
• Running title (4–8 words).
• Full names and institutional affiliations of all authors.
• Name, email address, and phone number of the corresponding author.
• Word count, number of tables and figures, conflict of interest disclosure, and funding support (if applicable).

table format for the reporting guidelines: