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Impact of Plant-Derived Products as Novel Antimicrobial Agents
edited by Eleonora Spinozzi
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural compounds; plant bacteria; fungal infections; antimicrobial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant-Derived Antibiotics)
New Advances in Antibiotic Therapy in the Gastroenterology Field
edited by and Francesca Serapide
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic therapy; antimicrobial resistance; gastroenterology; infectious diseases; microbiology; gut– liver axis; antimicrobial stewardship; infection control; biomarkers; diagnosis; epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Current Advances and Innovations in Anti-Infective Agents Discovery submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug development; antiviral; antibacterial; antifungal; antiparasitic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Resistance, Treatment and Prevention of ESKAPE Pathogens submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic resistance; prevention methods; treatment strategies; ESKAPE pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Antimicrobial Resistance and Pharmacotherapy in the Elderly: Challenges and Innovations in Medication Management
edited by , Ana Marta Lavrador and Ana C. Cabral
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; elderly pharmacotherapy; multidrug-resistant infections; medication management; antimicrobial stewardship; polypharmacy; geriatrics; drug& ndash; microbiota interactions
Pioneering the Microbiome—Infections, Inflammation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and the Role of Antibiotic Therapy submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Optimizing Antimicrobial Use: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Surveillance, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship; antimicrobial cycling; antimicrobial resistance; decision support; antibiotic optimization; antibiotic therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Antimicrobial Resistance at the Human–Animal Interface: Surveillance, Epidemiology, Modelling and Risk Assessment submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); human– animal interface; One Health; surveillance; epidemiology; risk assessment; veterinary medicine; zoonotic transmission
Molecular Detection and Characterization of Multidrug Resistance in Staphylococci
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: staphylococcal species  (Staphylococcus  spp.); staphylococci; Staphylococcus aureus; methicillin-susceptive  S. aureus  (MSSA); methicillin-resistant  S. aureus  (MRSA); coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS); antibiotic resistance; multidrug-resistant (MDR); molecular evolution; epidemiology; characterization; and pathogenicity of staphylococci; antimicrobial stewardship; infection prevention and control
Epidemiology and Pathogenomics of the Corynebacterium Genus
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: Corynebacterium; epidemiology; genomics; diagnostic; vaccine; drugs
Peptide-Based Drugs in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial activity; novel antimicrobial peptides; structure– activity relationship; bionanotechnology; improvement of biological stability; rational drug design; optimization of drug delivery systems
Bacteriocins and Antimicrobial Peptides in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacteriocins; antimicrobial peptides; antimicrobial resistance; multidrug-resistant pathogens; novel therapeutics
A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Stefan Schwarz—Antimicrobial Resistance of Bacteria of Animal Origin: Diagnostics, Monitoring, Mechanisms and Epidemiology
edited by and Séamus Fanning
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; animals; resistance genes; mechanism of resistance; MRSA; ESBL; staphylococci; enterobacterales
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacterial Isolates of Animal Origin submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic infection; resistance genes; “ one health concept” ; Salmonella enterica; Campylobacter jejuni; enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli; Enterococcus faecalis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics in Animal Health)
Linking Genomic Mutations to Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: antifungal resistance; antifungal drugs; antibiotics; resistance; antimicrobial resistance; genetic mutations; SNP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Antimicrobial Activities of Bioactive Components from Honeybee Products submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2543 | Submission Open
Keywords: bee products; antibiotics; antimicrobial activity; bioactive compounds; honey; propolis; bee pollen/beebread; royal jelly; bee venom; microbial resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Antibiotics Resistance in Animals and the Environment, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; environment; epidemiology; genomics; multi-drug resistance; sympatric; wildlife
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Discovery of Novel Antimicrobial Peptides Using Machine Learning and Molecular Dynamic Simulations
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1821 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial peptide; computational design; machine learning; deep learning; molecular dynamic simulations; de novo generation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Peptides)
Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Efficacy of Essential Oils
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1481 | Submission Open
Keywords: essential oils; chemical analysis; extraction methods; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant potential
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant-Derived Antibiotics)
Periodontal Bacteria and Periodontitis: Infections and Therapy
edited by Anna Skurska
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontitis; infection; antibiotics; antibacterial activities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence in Bacterial Isolates: A Genomic Perspective from Human and Animal Sources submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 934 | Submission Open
Keywords: MDRB; antimicrobial resistance; one health; mobile genetic elements; AMR; antimicrobial resistance gene
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Drivers of Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance in Emerging and Re-Emerging Pathogens
edited by , and Ingrid Maria Cecilia Rubin
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: AMR; microbial pathogenesis; microbial ecology; pathogen dynamics; genomic epidemiology; multiomics; microbial interactions; AI/ML
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetic and Biochemical Studies of Antibiotic Activity and Resistance)
Global Partnerships in Response to Antimicrobial Resistance: From Policy to Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial stewardship; global health partnerships; collaboration; low- and middle-income countries; health systems strengthening; actionable implementation; AMR interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Current Challenges in Antimicrobial Stewardship submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship; antimicrobial resistance; antibiotics prescribing; intervention; irrational prescriptions; surveillance; therapeutic monitoring; ABS; AMS; antibiotic stewardship; best practice; interprofessional; rational prescribing; DDD/100; RDD/100
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Interdisciplinary Applications of Micro- and Nano-Antimicrobials
edited by Cleonice Gonçalves da Rosa and Michael Ramos Nunes
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro- and nano-antimicrobials; antimicrobial coatings; nanotechnology in medicine; food safety and packaging; agricultural applications; antibiotic resistance; environmental remediation; controlled release systems; pathogen management; antimicrobial materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Antimicrobial Peptides in Agriculture and Food Safety
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-based discovery and design; biotechnology; mechanisms of action; novel delivery systems; animal husbandry; aquaculture; plant conservation; food preservation
Antibiotic Synthesis, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: new antimicrobial compounds; dual-action antimicrobials; new antimicrobial targets; targeted delivery of antibiotics; new scaffolds for antimicrobial discovery; discovery of new antimicrobial mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Surveillance and Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance: Tools and Trends
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; surveillance systems; pathogen detection; rapid diagnostics; genomic surveillance; artificial intelligence; point-of-care testing; public health strategy; molecular epidemiology; big data analytics
Advanced Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis, and Antibacterial Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; design; synthesis; antibacterial; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Peptides)
Evaluation of Emerging Antimicrobials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterials; antibiotics; antifungals; antimicrobial agents; antimicrobial resistance; antivirals; bacterial resistance; infections; multidrug resistance; pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Antimicrobial Peptides: An Emerging Hope in the Era of New Infections and Resistance, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 683 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial peptides; antimicrobial resistance; infectious diseases; antibacterial; antifungal; immunomodulatory properties; therapeutics; evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Peptides)
Evidence in Antibiotic Mastitis Therapy submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 597 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic mastitis treatment; targeted; selective; pathogens; mastitis history; new infections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics in Animal Health)
Pharmacokinetic and Antibiotic Dosing for Intensive Care Unit Patients, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotics; pharmacokinetics– pharmacodynamics; therapeutic drug monitoring; population pharmacokinetics analysis; bacterial susceptibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Drugs)
Advanced Nanomaterials and Bioinspired Strategies for Antimicrobial Applications
edited by , Gerson Nakazato and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial nanomaterials; bioinspired materials; biomaterials engineering; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); nanostructured antimicrobials; bionanotechnology; green chemistry; antibacterial coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Guides Clinical Treatment Decisions: From Empiric to Targeted Therapy
edited by , Simona Arientová and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial susceptibility testing; antimicrobial resistance; empiric antimicrobial therapy; targeted antimicrobial therapy; clinical microbiology; infectious diseases; antimicrobial stewardship; infectious disease management; multidrug-resistant organisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Exploring Synthetic Organic Chemistry to Combat Pathogenic Infections submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthetic organic chemistry; antimicrobial agents; structure– activity relationship (SAR); drug design; molecular docking; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Antibiotics and Environment—Research and Development Toward the One Health Approach, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); antimicrobials; water purification plant (WTP); wastewater treatment plant (WWTP); hospital wastewater; livestock environment; aquaculture farm environment; aquatic environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Antibiotic Use and the Emergence of Antibiotic Resistance in Clinical Settings, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic use; antibiotic resistance; clinical settings; clinical infections; mechanisms underlying the development of resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Dental Care—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary dental care; antibiotic prescribing; rational drug prescribing; antibiotic stewardship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy in NICU Settings: Strategies and Implications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1730 | Submission Open
Keywords: neonatal ICU; antimicrobial stewardship; antimicrobial resistance; neonatal sepsis; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Understanding the Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
edited by Saad Tarabichi, Mark J. Spangehl and Joshua S. Bingham
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 931 | Submission Open
Keywords: periprosthetic joint infection; diagnosis; epidemiology; pathogenesis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Rethinking Mild Infections: The Role of Natural Products in Antimicrobial Stewardship
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; herbal products; phytopharmaceutical; antimicrobial resistance; respiratory tract infections; urinary tract infections
Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
edited by and Daniela Santo
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial nanomaterials; metal and metal oxide nanoparticles and nanocomposites; carbon-based nanomaterials; polymeric and hybrid nanostructures; photocatalytic nanomaterials; multifunctional antimicrobial coatings; antimicrobial mechanisms of action; biocompatibility and toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Materials and Surfaces)
Antimicrobial Therapeutics for Bone and Periprosthetic Joint Infection, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteomyelitis; diabetic foot osteomyelitis; periprosthetic joint infections; antimicrobial therapy; recurrence; persistence; biofilm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
New Drugs, Innovative Antimicrobial Approaches, and Optimized Dosages: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice
edited by , Rocío Álvarez-Marín and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1183 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotics; antivirals; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; clinical evaluation; experimental studies; new antimicrobial approaches
Diagnostics, Antibiotic Usage and Surgery Related Techniques in Prevention and Treatment of Prosthetic Joint and Implant Related Infections submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open
Keywords: periprosthetic joint infection; implant-related infection; antibiotics; spacer; diagnosis; septic revision arthroplasty; irrigation; debridement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Molecular Characterization of Gram-Negative Bacteria: Antimicrobial Resistance, Virulence and Epidemiology, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: Gram-negative bacteria; virulence factors; antimicrobial resistance; molecular epidemiology; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Acinetobacter baumannii
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
New Approaches to the Treatment and Prevention of Fungal Infections submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: biofilms; AMR; antifungals; infections; alternative treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Gram-Positive Cocci: Antimicrobial Resistance, Treatment, Susceptibility, and New Therapeutic Options submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: Streptococcus spp.; Enterococcus spp.; Staphylococcus spp.; antimicrobial resistance; molecular epidemiology; new therapeutic options
Antimicrobial Resistance: Epidemiology and Implications for Veterinary Medicine submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2835 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; One Health; epidemiology; transmission; zoonoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics in Animal Health)
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