JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTION

The Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection (ISSN 1684-1182) is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly academic journal published by Elsevier on behalf of the Microbiological Society of Taiwan and the Immunological Society of the Republic of China. Focused on the intricate interplay between microbial pathogens and host immune responses, the journal publishes original research, reviews, case reports, and short communications that bridge fundamental scientific inquiry with clinical application, with a particular emphasis on the epidemiological characteristics of infectious diseases in the Asia-Pacific region. As a non-open access publication indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), it maintains a strong standing in the field, evidenced by its 2022 impact factor of 4.5 and its classification as Zone 3 in the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal ranking for the broad category of Medicine. While the journal is recognized for its rigorous editorial standards and high-quality content, it is generally regarded as a regional publication with a specialized focus, offering a valuable platform for researchers and clinicians dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of microbiology, immunology, and infectious disease.