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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases-journal Of The Copd Foundation

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation is an open access, peer-reviewed medical/scientific journal dedicated to publishing original research, reviews, and communications related to COPD. Following peer review and editorial acceptance, manuscripts are published online as quickly as possible as Articles in Press. Accepted manuscripts are aggregated into journal issues 6 times per year in January, March, May, July, September, and November and are available at no charge without a required subscription fee. The journal is indexed by PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus and Web of Science.

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Subject Respiratory System
Impact Factor 2
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2372-952X
eISSN 2372-952X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range The journal is available free of charge.

Submission Instructions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases-journal Of The Copd Foundation accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required only for Phase 1 trial submissions. Phase 1 trial submissions must include justification for consideration based on novelty, innovation, or other unique factors in the cover letter.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 250 words or less. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 4,500 words excluding references. The manuscript must include the research question or hypothesis, research methods used including detailed statistical methods and analysis and relevant approvals, detailed results, a robust discussion of the results, acknowledgements, a data sharing statement, declaration of interests, and references. The manuscript must include keywords, an Author Contributions paragraph in the Acknowledgements section, a Declaration of Interest section, and a data sharing statement.
References The manuscript must contain no more than 50 references. References must be formatted in American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, journal article references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al., and journal titles must use National Library of Medicine abbreviations.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include a maximum of 6 figures and 6 tables. Figures must be submitted as separate files and not embedded in the text, and tables must be grouped on separate pages at the end of the manuscript. Tables may not exceed 10 Word pages in length.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Reviews and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Narrative Reviews require an unstructured abstract, while Systematic Reviews require a structured abstract.
Manuscript Reviews must not exceed 5,000 words excluding references. Systematic Reviews must include the methods used to locate, select, and incorporate the information provided in the review. Manuscripts must include keywords, an Author Contributions paragraph in the Acknowledgements, and a Declaration of Interest section.
References Reviews may include no more than 125 references. References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in the order of appearance, journal titles must use National Library of Medicine abbreviations, and references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Reviews may include a maximum of 6 figures and 6 tables. Figures must be submitted as separate files and not embedded in the text, and tables must be grouped on separate pages at the end of the manuscript. Review tables must not exceed 10 Word pages in length.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is optional for a Brief Report. If provided, the abstract must be 150–200 words. If provided, the abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be 1,500 words or less, excluding references. The manuscript must be organized to include title page, abstract, text, acknowledgments, declaration of interest, references, figure titles and legends, and tables. The manuscript must include keywords on the title page, an Author Contributions paragraph in the Acknowledgements section, funding information, and a Declaration of Interest section.
References The manuscript must contain no more than 30 references. References must follow American Medical Association style guidelines. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, journal article references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al., and journal titles must use National Library of Medicine Catalog abbreviations.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include no more than 3 figures and no more than 2 tables. Figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the text, and tables must be grouped on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Practice/Treatment Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Practice/Treatment Guidelines should be approximately 5,000–6,000 words excluding references. Manuscript must be organized to include a title page, abstract, text, acknowledgments, declaration of interest, references, figure titles and legends, and tables. Manuscript must include keywords, funding information, an Author Contributions paragraph in the Acknowledgements section, and a Declaration of Interest section.
References References must be formatted in American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, journal article references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al, and journal titles must use National Library of Medicine Catalog abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Practice/Treatment Guidelines should preferably include no more than 6 tables and 6 figures. Figures must be submitted as separate files and not embedded in the text, and tables must be grouped on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 1,000 words or less. Letter must provide a succinct, objective, and useful comment and critique of a previously published JCOPDF article. Manuscript must include funding information, author contributions, and a Declaration of Interest section.
References Letter may contain no more than 10 references. References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, and for journal articles with more than six authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Letter may include no tables and no more than 2 figures when necessary to the critique or commentary. Figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the text. Figures must be complete and require no journal design team assistance.
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Images In Copd

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract of no more than 250 words is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 500–1000 words excluding references. Manuscript must include a brief introduction, case history, and discussion. Manuscript must include all authors’ names, credentials and affiliations, funding information, author contributions, and a Declaration of Interest section.
References References must total no more than 10. References must be formatted in American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, and for journal articles with more than six authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Tables are not permitted. Figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the text. Quality clinical radiographic or computed images are required and must be provided in JPEG or TIF format.
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Recent Publications

Who Enrolls After Referral to Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation? A Descriptive Comparison

Emily A. Schultz, Madeleine Frank, Sara L. Eppler, Melissa Dymock, Robin N. Kamal, Julia Maheshwari, Lauren E. Eggert

10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0729
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Borderline Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second to Forced Vital Capacity and Low Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second Predict Disease Progression in High-Risk Populations With COPD

Xingyao Tang, Wei Li, Jieping Lei, Hongtao Niu, Minghui Shi, Jisong Yan, Yaodie Peng, Yanan Cui, Tingting Huang, Yong Li, Jun Pan, Chunyu Zhang, Cunbo Jia, Xu Chu, Ting Yang, Ke Huang

10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0700
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Association of Short-Term Pollen Exposure With Lung Function in COPD Patients

James P. Healy, Wenli Ni, Brent Coull, Petros Koutrakis, Andrew Synn, Nicholas Nassikas, Mary B. Rice

10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0735
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Small Pulmonary Artery and Vein Volumes Independently Predict Oxygen Desaturation in Smokers

Anastasia K. A. L. Kwee, Wouter A. C. van Amsterdam, Firdaus A. A. Mohamed Hoesein, Leticia Gallardo-Estrella, Jean-Paul Charbonnier, Stephen M. Humphries, Harm A. W. M. Tiddens, James D. Crapo, Richard Casaburi, Pim A. de Jong, David A. Lynch, Esther Pompe

10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0694
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Symptomatic Changes Associated With a Pharmacist-Led COPD Program

Edward C. Portillo, Steven Do, Scott Hetzel, Jennifer Nguyen, Katelynn Cleveland, Cara Ray, Jenna Vande Hey, Pramit Maskey, Rena Steiger-Chadwick, Lucas M. Donovan, Dylan Erdelt, Sarah Will, Michael Shawn McFarland, Heather Ourth, Michelle Chui

10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0716
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Time from submission to first decision: 30 days. Following peer review and editorial acceptance, manuscripts are published online as quickly as possible as Articles in Press. Issues are published 6 times per year in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for Phase 1 trial submissions to justify consideration based on novelty, innovation, or other unique factors.

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What are the publication costs?

Research Topics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Asthma and respiratory diseases Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Emergency and Acute Care Studies Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Delphi Technique in Research Health and Wellbeing Research Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Chronic Disease Management Strategies Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms Smoking Behavior and Cessation Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Air Quality and Health Impacts School Health and Nursing Education

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