Journal profile · Medicine-Infectious Diseases
Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
ISSN 0196-4399 · eISSN 1873-4391 · Elsevier
Clinical Microbiology Newsletter: subscription journal; APC about USD 2,910; review about 54 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 40 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Clinical Microbiology Newsletter is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing, Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control and Infections and bacterial resistance, together about 39.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Clinical Microbiology Newsletter is published four issues per year to provide consistent educational features and to keep pace with advances in the fast-moving field of Clinical Microbiology.Clinical Microbiology Newsletter aims to provide articles to enable you to streamline procedures and improve results. It publishes reviews on infectious disease pathogens, reports on changes that affect your work, including articles on new diagnostic techniques, regulatory and guideline changes, and challenging diagnostic dogmas, clinical cases focused on diagnostic approaches for both common and uncommon pathogens.The journal publishes three types of articles:Mini-reviews Case presentationsSnapshotsMicrobeAntimicrobialDiagnosticThese articles cover topics including:Minireviews on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases,Practical articles on common and contemporary laboratory techniques,Indispensable updates on important clinical problems that impact the clinical laboratory,Editorials and opinions on controversial issues in laboratory medicine,Case-based articles focused on diagnostic approaches for infectious pathogens,Snapshots highlighting specific infectious pathogens, therapeutic options, and diagnostic methodologies.Helpful tips on improving the laboratory workplace.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Infectious Diseases
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 5, Canada 3 (8 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology21.9%
- Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality ControlMedicine9.8%
- Infections and bacterial resistanceBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.5%
- Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.7%
- Bacterial Infections and VaccinesImmunology and Microbiology4.5%
- Antibiotic Use and ResistanceImmunology and Microbiology4%
- Infection Control in HealthcareMedicine4%
- Actinomycetales infections and treatmentMedicine4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | Q3 | 263/361 | 27th |
| Microbiology (medical) | Q4 | 117/147 | 20th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.52LetPub ·
- h-index
- 40OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 312OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.02OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,314 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 7 | 374 |
| 2025 | 40 | 5 | 517 |
| 2024 | 19 | 4 | 533 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0 | 670 |
| 2022 | 41 | 2 | 582 |
| 2021 | 41 | 3 | 636 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
54 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- First decision after review
- 30 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,910 / EUR 2,720 / GBP 2,330 / JPY 360,930 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,620 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 2,500 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- case presentationsThe journal publishes three types of articles: Mini-reviews Case presentations SnapshotsLength not stated
- mini reviewMust contain the following sections: title page, abstract (unstructured maximum 200 words), introduction, content divided into clearly defined sections using he…main text ≤ 200 words · abstract ≤ 200 words · figures and tables ≤ 4
- mini-reviewsThe journal publishes three types of articles: Mini-reviews Case presentations SnapshotsLength not stated
- snapshotsThe journal publishes three types of articles: Mini-reviews Case presentations SnapshotsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0196-4399
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-4391
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
How long does peer review take at Clinical Microbiology Newsletter?
The publisher reports about 54 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Clinical Microbiology Newsletter?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 2,500 words; Reference style: Author–date. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Clinical Microbiology Newsletter based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (5) and Canada (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Clinical Microbiology Newsletter?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Clinical Microbiology Newsletter is indexed in Scopus.
Is Clinical Microbiology Newsletter open access, and what is the APC?
Clinical Microbiology Newsletter is a subscription journal. APC about USD 2,910.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .