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Research Topics
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Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention is the official journal of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. It publishes six issues per year and covers cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention. The journal lists an Impact Factor of 3.1, a 5-Year Impact Factor of 3.2, and a CiteScore of 5.4.
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Subject
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor
3.1
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1932-7501
eISSN
1932-751X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Hybrid open access is available with an APC charged upon acceptance and payable within 30 days; eligible authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Investigations
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required as a separate file. Cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved submission, the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, it was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker and/or editing service, and all authors meet the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract
Both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract are required. The structured abstract must be 250 words or fewer and the condensed abstract must be 50 words or fewer. The structured abstract must be structured and the condensed abstract must be unstructured without subheadings. The structured abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The text-only portion must be fewer than 3,000 words. Manuscript must follow this order: title page; structured abstract and condensed abstract; Key Perspective; introduction ending with a clear statement of purpose; methods including patients, participants, or subjects; results; discussion; references; figure legends; tables; figures; and Supplemental Digital Content if applicable. Manuscript must include a Key Perspective summary, 3 to 5 keywords on the title page, and disclosure of any AI tool use in the Materials and Methods or similar section including how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References
References must be fewer than 60. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscripts, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript file or submitted separately. Figure legends must be placed after the references in the manuscript text file, and each table must include a title, column heads, and explanatory footnotes including abbreviations.
Scientific Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover letter must be submitted as a separate file. Cover letter must state that all authors approved the submission, the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, that it was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker or editing service, and that all authors meet the four ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract
Submission must include both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract. Structured abstract must be 250 words or fewer and condensed abstract must be 50 words or fewer. Structured abstract is required for the main abstract, and the condensed abstract must be unstructured without subheadings. Structured abstract must use the headings Purpose or Objective, Review Methods, and Summary.
Manuscript
Text-only portion must be fewer than 4,000 words. Manuscript must follow the outline title page; structured abstract and condensed abstract; Key Perspective; introduction; review of relevant literature; discussion; summary; references; figure legends; tables; and figures. Submission must include a Key Perspective summary, the title must contain the word "Review," and AI tool use in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
Scientific Reviews must include fewer than 80 references. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscripts, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for seven or more authors, and table-formatted references must appear as "Brubaker et al (2012)-14" using the superscript reference number from the reference list.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript text file, while tables may be included in the manuscript file or submitted separately. Figure legends must be placed after the references in the manuscript text file and not included in the figure files.
Research Letters
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required as a separate file. Cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the submission, that the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, that the manuscript was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker and/or an editing service, and that all authors meet the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract
Abstract is not required.
Manuscript
Text-only portion must be 1,000 words or fewer, with 800 words or fewer preferred. Manuscript must follow the outline of title page, introduction with clear research aims, methods, results, discussion with conclusion, references, figure or table, and Supplemental Digital Content if applicable. Key Perspectives are not required, and any use of AI tools in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section including the tool used and how it was used.
References
Research Letters must include no more than 10 references, with 6 or fewer preferred. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be listed in the order cited using superscript citations, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables
Research Letters may include only 1 table or figure. Figures must be uploaded as a separate file and not embedded in the manuscript text file, while tables may be submitted either as part of the manuscript file or as a separate file. Any figure must be one panel and any table must be limited in rows and columns, and the single figure or table must fit within one print column and no more than one-half page of that column.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must be submitted as a separate file. Cover letter must state that all authors approved the submission and that the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere, attest to native-English editing or editing-service review, and attest that all authors meet the four ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract
Both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract are required. The structured abstract must be 250 words or fewer and the condensed abstract must be 50 words or fewer. The main abstract must be structured, while the condensed abstract must be unstructured. The structured abstract must use subheadings appropriate for the submission type.
Manuscript
The text-only portion must be limited to 2,000 words. Case Reports must follow this outline: title page; structured abstract and condensed abstract; Key Perspective; details of the clinical case; discussion; application to practice; summary; references; figure legends; tables; and figures. A Key Perspective summary is required, and use of AI tools in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section with the tool and its use described.
References
Case Reports must include 20 references. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited using superscripts, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables
No more than a total of two tables and/or figures may be included. Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript file or submitted separately. Figure legends must appear after the references in the manuscript file, and each table must include a title, column headings, and explanatory footnotes for abbreviations.
Rapid Review Manuscripts
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for Rapid Review Manuscripts. Cover letter must request rapid review, explain why the paper should be considered high impact, state that all authors have read and approved the submission and that the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, attest that it was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker or editing service, and attest that all authors meet the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract
Rapid Review Manuscripts must include both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract. The structured abstract must be 250 words or fewer and the condensed abstract must be 50 words or fewer. The main abstract must be structured and the condensed abstract must be unstructured without subheadings. The structured abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript does not need to be formatted to journal style at the rapid review submission stage. Submission must include a Key Perspective summary, and any use of AI tools in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section with the tool and its use described.
References
References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be listed in the order cited using superscript citations, with all authors listed for 6 or fewer authors and the first 3 authors followed by et al for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as a separate file and not embedded in the manuscript text file, while tables may be included in the manuscript file or submitted separately. Figure legends must be provided after the references in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required as a separate file. The cover letter must state that all authors approved the submission, the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, it was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker or editing service, and all authors meet the four ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor must be 250 words or fewer. A Key Perspective summary must be submitted as part of the submission file, and AI tool use in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
References must be formatted according to AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited using superscripts, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as a separate file and not embedded in the manuscript text file, while tables may be submitted as part of the manuscript file or as a separate file. Figure legends must appear after the references in the manuscript file, and each table must include a title, column heads, and explanatory footnotes for abbreviations.
Recent Publications
Clinical Exercise Physiologists in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Laura A. Richardson, Jill Nustad, Cemal Ozemek, Ash Walker, Robert Berry, Aaron W. Harding, Patrick D. Savage, Garett J. Griffith, Mech E. Frazier, Clinton A. Brawner
10.1097/hcr.0000000000001055
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The Effect of Exercise on Quality of Life in Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease Pre- and Post-Surgery: A SCOPING REVIEW
Rasmus Stokholm Bækgaard, Sara Hedlund Møller, Christian Have Dall, S. Peter Magnusson, Anna Axelsson Raja, Hanne Kruuse Rasmusen
10.1097/hcr.0000000000001048
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Fall Risk and Fear of Falling Among Older Adults in Cardiac Rehabilitation: ARTICULATING RISK FACTORS, PREVALENCE, PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS, AND OUTCOMES
Mindy M. Kibbey, Emily C. Gathright, Carly M. Goldstein, Julianne DeAngelis, Christopher Breault, Maria L. Buckley, Jacqueline F. Pierce, Wen-Chih Wu
10.1097/hcr.0000000000001053
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The Association between Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion and Quality of Life, Social Support, Depression, and Chronic Pain
Timothy van Dover, Michael Farbaniec, Lawrence Sinoway, Michael Zehner, Matthew Nudy
10.1097/hcr.0000000000001052
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Academic Preparation and Internship Expectations for Clinical Exercise Physiologist: FOCUS ON CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
Rachael K. Nelson, Moriah R. Persondek, Melissa A. VanZant, Samuel A. E. Headley, Elizabeth O’Neill, Micah N. Zuhl, Steven J. Keteyian
10.1097/hcr.0000000000001050
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Rapid Review manuscripts receive a decision or notice of transfer to normal review within ~6 business days. Open access APCs are paid within 30 days after acceptance.
Reformat to Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required as a separate file. It must state that all authors approved the submission, the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere, the manuscript was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker and/or editing service, and all authors meet the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria. Rapid Review submissions should also request rapid review and explain why the paper is high impact.
Reformat to Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid open access is optional. An APC is charged on acceptance and must be paid within 30 days. Eligible authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may qualify for a $0.00 APC.
Reformat to Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Delphi Technique in Research
Physical Activity and Health
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Heart Failure Treatment and Management
Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Peripheral Artery Disease Management
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Frailty in Older Adults
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Exercise and Physiological Responses
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Music Therapy and Health
Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
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