Infection, Epidemiology and Microbiology

Aims & Scope

Infection, Epidemiology and Medicine has been changed to Infection, Epidemiology and Microbiology (IEM) since September 2017, according to Iran Ministry of Health and Medical Education recommendation.

IEM is a peer-reviewed, double blind and open access journal dedicated to the publication of manuscripts on topics concerning bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections, including their epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and clinical management.

This journal accepts Original Research, Brief Commu­nication, Case Report, Review and Letter to the Editor within the scope of the journal.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Immunology and Microbiology and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Immunology and Microbiology and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• ELISA and Copan Based Evaluation and Analysis of Antibiotic Residues in Cattle Milk in Qazvin, Iran

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Zahra, Gholamreza, Mahsa, Ebrahim

• Antibacterial Effect of Matricaria chamomilla Alcoholic Extract against Drug-Resistant Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Ania, Ahmad

• Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Promising Solution for Controlling the Growth of Gentamicin-Resistant Uropathogenic Escherichia coli

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Sajedeh, Leila, Ghasem

• Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Potential, and Antimicrobial Activity of Elettaria cardamomum Essential Oil

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Mohammad, Mahsa, Mostafa, Morteza

• Design and Synthesis of Novel Thymoquinone-Zein Nanoparticles; Evaluation of the Inhibitory Effect on Candida albicans and Biofilm Formation in Vitro

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Saeedeh, Shahla, Hamid, Maryam, Zuhair

• Prevalence of Imipenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in Iran: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Mozhgan, Leila, Saeed

• Frequency of Multidrug-Resistant, Extensively Drug-Resistant, and Pandrug-Resistant Phenotypes among Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Shahrbanoo Sadat, Ania

• Tetracycline Resistance Associated with tet Genes or Integrons among Enterobacter cloacae Strains Isolated from Patients with Urinary Tract Infections

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Mona, ali, Mina, Samaneh

• Assessment of Antifungal Activity of Saccharomyces boulardii against Candida albicans Biofilm

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Zeinab, Mohammad hossein, Reza

• Community Engagement in the Prevention and Control of Lassa Fever in Africa: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Olayinka, Ekomobong, Aanuoluwapo