Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Clinical Respiratory Journal is an open access journal that publishes clinical research across all areas of respiratory medicine, from clinical lung disease to basic research relevant to the clinic. It publishes original research, review articles, case studies, editorials, and book reviews.
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Subject
Respiratory System
Impact Factor
2.3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1752-6981
eISSN
1752-699X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article Publication Charge required for accepted papers; no submission fee.
Submission Instructions
The Clinical Respiratory Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with the submission. The cover letter should state that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. Main text should be divided into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 4–7 MeSH keywords.
References
Reference list must include no more than 30 references. References should follow AMA style. References should be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, with in-text citations as Arabic superscript numerals and journal titles abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
No more than 8 figures and tables in total are allowed. Figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript or uploaded separately, and Original Article tables should be included at the end of the manuscript. Tables should be less than 2 pages and approximately 90 rows, with longer tables submitted as supplementary material and referred to in the text.
Review Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with the submission. The cover letter should state that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words excluding references, tables, and figures. The review should briefly summarize the data source, including time restrictions, exact indexing terms used for article retrieval from bibliographic databases, any language or human-subject restrictions, and the criteria used to select studies for detailed review. The manuscript must include 4–7 keywords using MeSH terms.
References
There is no reference limit. References should follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References should be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, with in-text citations as Arabic superscript numerals and journal titles abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may be embedded in the main manuscript file or uploaded as separate files, and graphical abstract entries should be uploaded during initial submission as a separate file labeled 'Graphical Abstract.' Figures and tables should have legends, and graphical abstract images should fit within 50 mm × 60 mm and remain fully legible at that size.
Letter To The Editor/Reply
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with the submission. The cover letter should state that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Abstract
An abstract is not required for Letter To The Editor/Reply submissions.
Manuscript
Letter To The Editor/Reply submissions must not exceed 700 words.
References
Letter To The Editor/Reply submissions must include no more than 10 references. References should follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References should be numbered consecutively in the order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may be embedded in the main manuscript file or provided as separate files. Figures and tables should have legends and be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.
Brief Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with the submission. The cover letter should state that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 1,200 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. The manuscript should contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. A graphical abstract should be uploaded during initial submission as a Graphical Abstract file.
References
The manuscript must include no more than 20 references. References should follow AMA style. References should be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, cited in the text with Arabic superscript numerals, and journal titles should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include no more than 4 figures and tables in total. Figures and tables may be embedded in the main manuscript file or uploaded as separate files, with figures presented after the text if included in the main text. Figures and tables should have legends, and graphical abstract images should fit within 50 mm x 60 mm and remain fully legible at that size.
Mini Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with the submission. The cover letter should clearly state that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be an unstructured abstract of 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured. Mini Reviews must include 4–7 keywords using MeSH terms.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. The manuscript must include 4–7 keywords using MeSH terms.
References
The manuscript must include no more than 50 references. References should follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References should be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, cited in the text with Arabic superscript numerals, and journal titles should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript must include no more than 4 figures and tables. Figures and tables may be embedded in the main manuscript file or uploaded as separate files, and figures should appear after the text if included in the manuscript. Figures and tables should have concise, comprehensive legends and be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order cited in the text.
Recent Publications
Sarcopenia and Physical Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Single‐Centre Cross‐Sectional Study (The SOSA Study)
Ahmad J. Abdulsalam, Renu Ambardar, Mohammad Abdulsalam, Sulaiman Khadadah, Sarah Alkandari, Abdulrahman Abdulsalam, Diaa Shehab, Murat Kara, Levent Özçakar
10.1111/crj.70201
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The Relationship Between the Cortico‐Diaphragmatic Conduction Pathway and Cardiopulmonary Function in Healthy Individuals
Long‐ping Wang, Jing Chen, Cheng Wu, Shan‐tong Yao, Jin‐ze Tan, Shuang Guo, Qian Ding, Guang‐qing Xu
10.1111/crj.70198
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Efficacy of Prone Positioning in Non‐ARDS Patients With Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Hany A. Zaki, Yavuz Yigit, Eman E. Shaban, Amira Shaban, Ahmed Shaban, Mohamed Gafar Abdelrahim, Mohamed Abosamak, Ali Elkandow, Karima Chaabna
10.1111/crj.70190
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Epidemiological Characteristics and Co‐Detection Patterns of Rhinovirus (A/B/C) and Influenza A Virus in a Regional Respiratory Cohort in Hunan, China
Feicheng Yang, Ping Bai, Jiaxuan Zhang, Juqi Peng, Qing Hu, Yanchun Li
10.1111/crj.70184
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
40 days from submission to first decision (median).
Reformat to The Clinical Respiratory Journal using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and should clearly state that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere. Cover letters may be provided as separate files, included in the manuscript, or entered as free text in the submission system.
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Open access journal.
Reformat to The Clinical Respiratory Journal using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Tracheal and airway disorders
Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Lung Cancer Research Studies
Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
Respiratory viral infections research
Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
Occupational and environmental lung diseases