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International Journal of COPD

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a journal published on Taylor & Francis Online with current and archived volumes from 2006 to 2026. The journal publishes content including case reports, clinical trial reports, editorials, expert opinions, letters, original research, responses to letters, reviews, and short reports.

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Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1178-2005
eISSN 1178-2005
Invitation Only No
Cost Range An Article Publishing Charge (APC) may be required for open access publication. Authors may be able to publish at no cost to themselves or with a reduced APC through institutional or funder agreements, and discounts and waivers may be available for selected countries.

Submission Instructions

International Journal of COPD accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Invited Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and may include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files.
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Recent Publications

Critical Biological Functions and Clinical Implications of Epigenetic-Related Candidate Biomarkers in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Integrated Machine Learning Screening and Basic Experimental Validation

Jianpeng Xie, Linhui Huang, Xin Chen, Xilong Wang

10.2147/copd.s592045
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Global Economic and Social Burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review (2020–2024)

Celia Gutiérrez-Villegas, Manuel Herrero-Montes, Luis Manuel Fernández Cacho, Carlos Amado-Diago, Valentín Perales-García, Andrea Aceros Lora, María Paz-Zulueta

10.2147/copd.s608107
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Identification and Functional Characterization of COPD Molecular Subtypes Based on Oxeiptosis-Related Genes via WGCNA and Machine Learning

Wenlong Chen, Jie Zhao, Zhigang Sun, Xingye Zhou, Xingzi Zhang, Zhen Yan

10.2147/copd.s596477
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Sociodemographic Determinants of Hospitalized Exacerbations in Exposure-Defined COPD Phenotypes: A Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study in China

Zhoude Zheng, Xingyao Tang, Wei Li, Hongtao Niu, Fen Dong, Jisong Yan, Minghui Shi, Yanan Cui, Tingting Huang, Zhifa Han, Yaodie Peng, Rui Su, Chen Wang, Richard Russell, Ting Yang, Ke Huang

10.2147/copd.s606977
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A Single Cell Atlas of the COPD Lung Identifies Inflammatory Reprogramming in Fibroblasts

Lingling Dong, Haipin Chen, Fei Li, Haitao Wang, Hongbin Zhou, Liming Cao, Yao Ye, Yilan Sun

10.2147/copd.s617662
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Average (median) days are reported for submission to first decision, submission to first post-review decision, and acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A point-by-point covering letter is required when submitting a revised manuscript in response to peer-review or editorial comments.

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What are the publication costs?

An Article Publishing Charge (APC) may be required. Authors may be able to publish at no cost to themselves or with a reduced APC through institutional or funder agreements, and discounts and waivers may be available for selected countries.

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Research Topics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Asthma and respiratory diseases Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Chronic Disease Management Strategies Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Health and Wellbeing Research Delphi Technique in Research Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Nutrition and Health in Aging Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Emergency and Acute Care Studies Air Quality and Health Impacts Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Heart Failure Treatment and Management Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention