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ATS Scholar

ATS Scholar is a journal of the American Thoracic Society published on Oxford Academic. It publishes medicine and health content and offers both subscription access and open access options.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory System
Impact Factor 1.9
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
eISSN 2690-7097
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access charge: 3625 USD; American Thoracic Society member discount: 20%.

Submission Instructions

ATS Scholar accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must disclose any AI tool use, state that all authors have read and approved the submission, indicate if the submission is based on a previously published or meeting abstract, and include a statement that no part of the research was funded by tobacco industry sources.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. Preferred headings are Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words. The manuscript must use the first-level section headers Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and Results and Discussion must not be combined. The manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, an Author contributions section on the title page, and statements declaring any AI tool use on the title page and in the relevant manuscript section.
References The manuscript may include a maximum of 50 references. AMA style with a numerical citation system is required. References should be numbered in order of appearance and listed numerically, include up to six authors before using et al., provide complete article titles and inclusive page numbers, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include a maximum of 5 figures or tables. For initial submission, the journal recommends a single manuscript file with embedded figures and tables, while revised submissions must provide separate tables and high-resolution figures. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text and figures and their captions should be embedded in numerical order in the manuscript at initial submission.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and, for Reviews, it should state whether the authors have published other similar articles on related topics. The cover letter should disclose any AI tool use, confirm that all authors have read and approved the submission, include a tobacco industry funding statement, and state whether the authors have published other similar articles on related topics.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Reviews. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. Preferred headings are Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Review manuscripts must be 2,000-4,000 words. Review manuscripts may use any wording for the first-level section headers. The manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, an Author contributions section on the title page, and statements declaring any AI tool use on the title page and in the relevant manuscript section.
References Review manuscripts may include a maximum of 80 references. References must follow AMA style with a numerical citation system. References must be numbered in order of appearance, listed numerically, include up to six authors before using et al., provide complete article titles and inclusive page numbers, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Review manuscripts may include a maximum of 5 figures or tables. Figures and their captions should be embedded in the text in numerical order at initial submission, figures must also be submitted as individual files, and all tables must be placed at the end of the main text. Each table must have a caption or title and be supplied in editable format rather than as an image or spreadsheet, and figure legends must be included in the manuscript file.
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Innovations

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate if the submission is based on a previously published or meeting-presented abstract, state whether the authors have other similar articles on related topics and upload copies of those articles, disclose AI tool use, include author approval of submission, and include a statement that no part of the research was funded by tobacco industry sources.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should use the headings Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions and must not contain reference citations or abbreviations.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,500 words. Manuscript must use the first-level section headers Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and Results and Discussion must not be combined. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, an Author contributions section on the title page, and statements declaring AI tool use on the title page and in the relevant manuscript section.
References Manuscript may include a maximum of 30 references. References must follow AMA style with a numerical citation system. References must be numbered in order of appearance and listed numerically, with up to six authors before using et al., complete article titles, inclusive page numbers, and Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include a maximum of 3 figures or tables. Figures and their captions should be embedded in the text in numerical order at initial submission, figures must also be submitted as individual files, and tables must be placed at the end of the main text. Each figure requires alt text in the manuscript under the relevant legend, and tables must be editable, numbered in chronological order, and include a caption or title.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any AI tool use, state that no part of the research was funded by tobacco industry sources, and confirm that all authors have read the manuscript and approve its submission.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. First-level section headers may use any wording. An Author contributions section is mandatory and must be included on the title page, and the manuscript must include a statement declaring whether an AI tool was used and describe that use if applicable.
References References are limited to a maximum of 10. References must follow AMA style with a numerical citation system. References must be numbered in order of appearance and listed numerically, with up to six authors named before using et al. after the sixth.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 figures, tables, or boxes may be included. Figures and their captions must be embedded in the text in numerical order at initial submission, figures must also be submitted as individual files, and tables must be placed at the end of the main text. Multi-panel figures must not be included.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any AI tool use, confirm that all authors have read and approved the submission, and include a statement that no part of the research was funded by tobacco industry sources.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 600 words. First-level section headers may use any wording. Keywords are not required, online supplementary material is not accepted, and an Author contributions section is not mandatory.
References A maximum of 6 references may be included. References must follow AMA style using a numerical citation system. References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text and listed numerically, with up to six authors named before using et al.
Figures & Tables No explicit maximum is stated, but tables and figures are discouraged. Figures must be embedded in the text in numerical order at initial submission and also submitted as individual files, and tables must be placed at the end of the main text. Table captions are required, and figure titles, legends, captions, and alt text must be included in the manuscript file.
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Recent Publications

I Can See Your HALO: Consensus-based List of High Acuity, Low Occurrence Procedures for Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training

Brent A Bagley, Asad H Khan, Matthew R Thau, Abesh Niroula, Amik Sodhi, Alexander J Garbarino, Brian R Poole, Kaitlyn M Vitale, Majid Shafiq

10.1093/atsscholar/aapag029
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Identifying Gaps in Care Between a Fellow and Faculty Pulmonary Practice

Camilla Regalia, Joshua Tanzer, Rachel Sanders, Kayla Thatcher, Sarah Lawler, Sarah Andrea, Debasree Banerjee

10.1093/atsscholar/aapag027
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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Pulmonary Disease Training

Adrien J Mazer, Barry R Meisenberg

10.1093/atsscholar/aapag028
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Virtual Reality Simulation for Tracheostomy Emergencies: A Randomized Educational Intervention

Jordan W Talan, Mark H Adelman, Molly Forster, Brian Reuland, Brian Kaufman, Ali Hafiz, Sunil S Nair, Violet E Kramer, Jonathan S Mendelson, Anthony Andriotis

10.1093/atsscholar/aapag023
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What We Took With Us: Six Intensivists Reflect on COVID-19 at the Five-Year Anniversary

Erin Camac, Enrique Pacheco, Argun D Can, Hitesh H Patel, Lilit Sargsyan, Avraham Z Cooper

10.1093/atsscholar/aapag026
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted Manuscript is published within one week after acceptance and signing of the publishing agreement.

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Is a cover letter required?

Authors may include a cover letter with their submission. Each article type lists a cover letter in the submission components, and specific statements may need to be included depending on manuscript type and funding circumstances.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid journal with open access options.

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Research Topics

Innovations in Medical Education Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Diversity and Career in Medicine Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Hospital Admissions and Outcomes Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Medical Education and Admissions Radiology practices and education Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Health and Medical Research Impacts Patient Safety and Medication Errors Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Surgical Simulation and Training Global Health Workforce Issues Empathy and Medical Education Social Media in Health Education

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