Colin W. E. Drummond

Behind the scenes of JAC: the Editorial Office

This brief article takes a look at the work of the JAC Editorial Office and how it contributes to the delivery of JAC to its readers. The article considers how the Editorial Office interacts with authors, referees and Editorial Board members to facilitate the submission, review and final publication of articles.

Randomized controlled trials in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy welcomes submissions of well-reported randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with solid methodology based on the CONSORT statement (http://www.consort-statement.org). The Journal would be especially happy to publish RCTs in the area of antimicrobial chemotherapy if they address significant problems and look at measurable outcomes that matter to patients.