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European Clinical Respiratory Journal

European Clinical Respiratory Journal is a peer-reviewed international open access journal that publishes studies on respiratory diseases. It focuses on the immunology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system and covers clinical and educational content including epidemiology, clinical trials, diagnostics, treatment guidelines, literature reviews, case presentations, letters to the editor, and expert opinions. The journal accepts original articles, short communications and reviews, and operates a double-anonymized peer review policy.

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Subject Respiratory System
Impact Factor 1.4
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2001-8525
eISSN 2001-8525
Invitation Only No
Cost Range The standard article publishing charge (APC) for this journal is $ 2840 / £ 2100 / EUR 2520 / AUD 3955, plus VAT or other local taxes where applicable in your country. There is no submission charge.

Submission Instructions

European Clinical Respiratory Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Typical paper length should not exceed 5,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include a word count, 5 to 10 keywords, and a declaration of interest statement using the subheading “Disclosure of interest.”
References References may be in any consistent scholarly citation style or format. References must include author name(s), journal or book title, article or chapter title, year, volume and issue where appropriate, page numbers, and a corresponding in-text citation for every bibliographic entry.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript A typical paper should be no more than 5,000 words. Manuscript should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include a word count, 5 to 10 keywords, and a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest.”
References References may be in any consistent scholarly citation style or format. References must include complete bibliographic details and every bibliographic entry must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents.
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Rapid Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript A typical paper should be no more than 5,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, followed by acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices if applicable, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include 5 to 10 keywords, a word count, funding details, and a disclosure of interest statement.
References References may be in any consistent scholarly citation style or format. References must include author name(s), journal or book title, article or chapter title, year of publication, volume and issue where appropriate, page numbers, and a corresponding in-text citation for each entry.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract of 300 words is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript A typical paper should be no more than 5,000 words. Manuscript should be compiled in the order of title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include 5 to 10 keywords, a word count, funding details, and a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest.”
References References may be in any consistent scholarly citation style or format. References must include author name(s), journal or book title, article or chapter title, year of publication, volume and issue where appropriate, and page numbers, and every bibliographic entry must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information that is interpretable without reference to the text.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Typical paper length should be no more than 5,000 words. Manuscript should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Paper must include a word count, 5 to 10 keywords, and a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest.”
References References may be in any consistent scholarly citation style or format. References must include author name(s), source title, article or chapter title, year, volume and issue where appropriate, page numbers, and a corresponding in-text citation for each entry.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Recent Publications

Breath-by-breath: unmasking cardio-respiratory conditions through capnography waveforms - the general breathing record study

Daniel M Neville, Rui Hen Lim, Elizabeth Hawke, Leeran Talker, Henry Broomfield, Cihan Dogan, Ahmed B. Selim, Gabriel Lambert, Julian C. Carter, Selina Begum, Ruth De Vos, Paul Kalra, Matthew Quint, Kayode Adeniji, Thomas P. Brown, Ameera X. Patel, Anoop J. Chauhan

10.1080/20018525.2026.2661529
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Correction

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10.1080/20018525.2026.2678116
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Effects of long-term, home-based, virtual cycling after COPD exacerbation – results from the randomised controlled COPDtoParis trial

Anna L. Stoustrup, Lars P. Thomsen, Jane Andreasen, Thorvaldur S. Palsson, Anne Vingaard Olesen, Kristina K. Christensen, Dennis Grønhøj, Ulla M. Weinreich

10.1080/20018525.2026.2673711
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Lung cancer screening in transition: highlights from the 3rd Oslo Lung Cancer Symposium, 2025

Ghida Khalife, David Baldwin, Jussi Koivunen, Hronn Hardardottir, Michael Stenger, Mikael Johansson, Florian J Fintelmann, Emily A. Burger, Trond-Eirik Strand, Torsten Blum, Oluf Dimitri Røe

10.1080/20018525.2026.2674339
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Impact of a follow-up visit on two-year mortality after severe exacerbation of COPD in Finland

Tanja Törölä, Paula Kauppi, Witold Mazur, Miika Linna, Jaana Keto

10.1080/20018525.2026.2666480
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

12 days avg. from submission to first decision; 59 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision; 13 days avg. from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

An Article Publishing Charge (APC) may apply. Authors may be able to publish at no cost to themselves or with a reduced APC through an open access agreement or membership, and discounts and waivers may be available for selected countries.

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Research Topics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Asthma and respiratory diseases Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Tracheal and airway disorders Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Ultrasound in Clinical Applications School Health and Nursing Education Smoking Behavior and Cessation Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Occupational and environmental lung diseases Respiratory viral infections research Delphi Technique in Research Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Air Quality and Health Impacts

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