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Indian Journal Of Respiratory Care

Indian Journal of Respiratory Care is a respiratory medicine journal with ISSN(P) 2277-9019 and eISSN 2321-4899. It lists a Clarivate Impact Factor of 0.2 and features article categories including editorials, original articles, review articles, case series, case reports, and letters to the editor.

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Impact Factor 0.2
Quartile Q4
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2277-9019
eISSN 2321-4899
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There are no article processing charges for publication of an article in the journal.

Submission Instructions

Indian Journal Of Respiratory Care accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief stating why the article should be considered for publication is required. The cover letter must explain why the journal should consider the article for publication.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must include a statement of clinical significance, and clinical trial studies must mention the clinical trial registry number in the abstract.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 3000 to 5000 words. The title must include the study design, and clinical trial studies must mention the clinical trial registry number in the Methods section. The manuscript must include a statement of clinical significance at the end of the main text, a list of 3 to 10 keywords below the abstract, a separate Declarations document with the specified headings, a list of abbreviations, and AI use disclosures in the Materials and Methods or similar section when applicable.
References References may include up to 40 entries. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be listed in order of appearance in the text, with citation numbers given as superscripts at the end of the relevant sentence and multiple numbers separated by commas.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 5 tables and figures in total is allowed. Figures and figure legends must be uploaded in a separate file, figures must be placed in numerical order following the reference list, and tables must be placed in numerical order at the end of the manuscript following the list of figures. Each figure and table must have a descriptive legend, and figure and table callouts must be placed in the manuscript text to indicate placement.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief is required. Cover letter must state why the journal should consider the article for publication.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words excluding tables, references, and abstract. Manuscript must include a section describing the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data. Manuscript must include a statement of clinical significance within the abstract, a clinical significance section at the end of the main text, 3 to 10 keywords below the abstract, a separate Declarations document with the specified headings, and AI use disclosure in the Materials and Methods or similar section if AI tools were used.
References Reference list may contain about 90 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be listed in order of appearance in the text and cited as superscript numbers at the end of the relevant sentence.
Figures & Tables Figures must be placed in numerical order following the reference list and uploaded as a separate file with legends, and tables must be placed in numerical order at the end of the manuscript following the list of figures. Figures and tables must have legends, and figure and table callouts must be placed in the manuscript text to indicate placement.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief explaining why the article should be considered for publication is required. The cover letter must state why the article should be considered for publication.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be approximately 200 to 300 words. Abstract must be structured under the heading Abstract as part of the required manuscript order. No specific abstract subsection headings are stated, but the abstract must include a statement of clinical significance.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 1000 words excluding abstract and references. Manuscript must include the headings Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Case report, Discussion, Reference, Tables, and Legends in that order. Manuscript must include 3 to 10 keywords, a statement of clinical significance in the abstract and at the end of the main text, a patient consent for publication declaration before the references, and an AI-use disclosure in the Materials and Methods or similar section if AI tools were used.
References References may include up to 10 entries. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be listed in order of appearance in the text and cited as superscript numbers at the end of the relevant sentence, with multiple reference numbers separated by commas.
Figures & Tables Figures must be placed in numerical order following the reference list with legends, uploaded as a separate file, and tables must be placed in numerical order at the end of the manuscript following the list of figures. All tables must have a legend, and figure legends must describe the content of the image.
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Case Series

Cover Letter A cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief explaining why the article should be considered for publication is required. The cover letter must state why the journal should consider the article for publication.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be approximately 200 to 300 words. Abstract structure is not explicitly stated for Case Series. The abstract must include a statement of clinical significance.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words. Case Series must be structured with Background, consecutive case descriptions for each case, Discussion, and Conclusions. The manuscript must include a statement of clinical significance at the end of the main text, a separate Declarations document with the required headings, and AI use disclosures in the Materials and Methods or similar section if AI tools were used.
References Case Series may include a maximum of 20 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be listed in order of appearance in the text and cited as superscript numbers at the end of the relevant sentence.
Figures & Tables Figures and figure legends must be uploaded as a separate file, figures must appear in numerical order following the reference list, and tables must be placed in numerical order at the end of the manuscript following the list of figures. Figures and tables must each have legends, and figure and table callouts must be placed in the manuscript text to indicate placement.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief stating why the article should be considered for publication is required. Cover letter must explain why the article should be considered for publication.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be approximately 200 to 300 words. Abstract must include a statement of clinical significance.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor may contain up to 500 words. Letter must raise issues related to articles published in the last 6 months in the journal and be written as short, decisive observations rather than preliminary observations needing later validation. Manuscript must include a statement of clinical significance at the end of the main text, a list of 3 to 10 keywords below the abstract, a separate Declarations document with the specified headings, and AI use disclosure in the Materials and Methods or similar section if applicable.
References Letters to the Editor may include up to 5 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be listed in order of appearance in the text and cited as superscript numbers at the end of the relevant sentence.
Figures & Tables Figures must be placed in numerical order following the reference list with legends and uploaded as a separate file, and tables must be placed in numerical order at the end of the manuscript. All tables must have a legend, and figure legends must describe the content of the image.
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Recent Publications

Oral Microbiota Diversity in Patients Using Long-term Inhalational Corticosteroids: A Pilot Study

Keerthana KN, Vandana Sekizhar, Dhamodharan Ramasamy

10.5005/jp-journals-11010-1210
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Atypical Bilateral Empyema: A Case Series of Post-traumatic Infection and Complex Pancreatic Pseudocyst

P Prem Ananth, Raghul Raj S, R Anand, N Nagarajan

10.5005/jp-journals-11010-1209
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The Masked Threat—Lung Cancer behind Pulmonary Tuberculosis: An Interesting Case Series

Arjun Kumar, Akshita Akshita, Vijay K Verma, Rohit Manchanda

10.5005/jp-journals-11010-1219
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Primary Pulmonary Yolk Sac Tumor: A Rare Case with Diagnostic Challenge

Pranjali Dutta, Sourindra Nath Banerjee, Mostafi Ahamed, Purinma Kadel

10.5005/jp-journals-11010-1204
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One Lung Mystery: Late Diagnosis of Congenital Left Lung Agenesis in Adulthood

Siddarth Jain, Halma Salam VA, Sanjay Avashia, Deepak Bansal, Shailesh Agrawal

10.5005/jp-journals-11010-1214
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Editorial review and assignment for review takes 7–10 working days. First decision is communicated in 8–10 weeks from submission. Decisions on revised manuscripts are conveyed within 4 weeks of resubmission. Appeals are processed within 6–8 weeks. Issue placement may be known about 2–4 weeks after acceptance. Proofs must be checked within 48–72 hours.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required as a separate document for initial submission and should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief stating why the journal should consider the article for publication. A revised submission does not require the title page or covering letter files.

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What are the publication costs?

There are no article processing charges for publication of an article in the journal.

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Research Topics

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Tracheal and airway disorders COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Asthma and respiratory diseases Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Nosocomial Infections in ICU Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema COVID-19 and Mental Health Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research