Journal of Chemotherapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Chemotherapy is an international multidisciplinary journal committed to the rapid publication of high quality, peer-reviewed, original research on all aspects of antimicrobial and antitumor chemotherapy.

The Journal publishes original experimental and clinical research articles, state-of-the-art reviews, brief communications and letters on all aspects of chemotherapy, providing coverage of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and control of infection, as well as the use of anticancer and immunomodulating drugs.

Specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to: · Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiprotozoal agents; · Anticancer classical and targeted chemotherapeutic agents, biological agents, hormonal drugs, immunomodulatory drugs, cell therapy and gene therapy; · Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of antimicrobial and anticancer agents; · The efficacy, safety and toxicology profiles of antimicrobial and anticancer drugs; · Drug interactions in single or combined applications; · Drug resistance to antimicrobial and anticancer drugs; · Research and development of novel antimicrobial and anticancer drugs, including preclinical, translational and clinical research; · Biomarkers of sensitivity and/or resistance for antimicrobial and anticancer drugs; · Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics; · Precision medicine in infectious disease therapy and in cancer therapy; · Pharmacoeconomics of antimicrobial and anticancer therapies and the implications to patients, health services, and the pharmaceutical industry.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.479

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	59

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12013

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	372

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Methylene Blue - a Therapeutic Dye for All Seasons?

  Citation: 314

  Authors: M., K.B.

• Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Therapy of Infections Caused by Dematiaceous Fungi

  Citation: 213

  Authors: M.E., D.W.

• Multi-drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria causing urinary tract infections: a review

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Annarita, Alda, Giuseppe

• Amphotericin B-Induced Nephrotoxicity: A Review

  Citation: 204

  Authors: V., L.

• Inhibition of P-Glycoprotein Function and Expression by Kaempferol and Quercetin

  Citation: 154

  Authors: P., O., K.

• Evolving Resistance Patterns of<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae:</i>A Link with Long-Acting Macrolide Consumption?

  Citation: 118

  Authors: F.

• The Role of PK/PD Parameters to Avoid Selection and Increase of Resistance: Mutant Prevention Concentration

  Citation: 112

  Authors: J.M., G., K., P.

• Trends in the Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacterial Respiratory Tract Pathogens - Findings of the Alexander Project 1992-1996

  Citation: 103

  Authors: D., J., The Alexander Project

• <i>In Vitro</i>Antimicrobial Activity of Propolis Dry Extract

  Citation: 99

  Authors: L., B., E. De, M.C. Fassina L., M.R.

• Diagnosis and management of skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTI). A literature review and consensus statement: an update

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Silvano, Matteo, Ercole, Giuseppe, Francesco G., Paolo, Andrea, Francesco, Nicola, Marco, Mario, Maurizio, Pierluigi, Mario, Claudio

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