Challenges and Future Prospects of Antibacterial Therapy, 2nd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

Antibiotic resistance has become one of the most pressing global health issues. The increase in multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens has resulted in higher rates of death and illness due to unsuccessful treatments, placing a significant strain on healthcare systems around the world. A key factor in this crisis is the improper and excessive use of antibiotics—not only in medical settings but also in non-medical fields such as agriculture and food production—which has hastened the development and dissemination of resistance. Although there is an urgent demand, creating new and effective treatments against MDR bacteria remains a challenging and ongoing task. Biofilms are microbial communities that adhere to surfaces and resist antibiotics, contributing to chronic infections. Targeting biofilm formation is vital for combating MDR pathogens and improving treatment outcomes. This topic aims to collect pioneering research and thorough reviews that focus on the latest progress in developing novel, biocompatible antimicrobial agents and strategies aimed at counteracting emerging MDR pathogens and biofilm formation. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the design, synthesis, and production of new antimicrobial materials and platforms; their biocompatibility assessment; and the evaluation of their therapeutic uses.

Prof. Dr. Kwang-sun Kim
Dr. Zehra Edis
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Antibiotics antibiotics	4.6	8.7	2012	15 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences ijms	4.9	9.0	2000	20.5 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Microbiology Research microbiolres	2.2	2.8	2010	20.7 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Pharmaceuticals pharmaceuticals	4.8	7.7	2004	14 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Pharmaceutics pharmaceutics	5.5	10.0	2009	14.9 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Nanomaterials nanomaterials	4.3	9.2	2010	15.4 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Microorganisms microorganisms	4.2	7.7	2013	15.2 Days	CHF 2700	Submit

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