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Medical Gas Research

Medical Gas Research is a quarterly journal published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow. It covers medical gas research and highlights topics including medical gases and biomaterials, oncology applications, cellular and tissue physiology, metal-organic frameworks for therapeutic gas delivery, innovative technologies and methods, and the use of public databases and analytical tools in the field.

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Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2045-9912
eISSN 2045-9912
Invitation Only No
Cost Range US$2,250 for research articles and uninvited reviews; US$1,125 for uninvited perspectives; APC waivers for invited papers only, with discretionary waivers considered case by case.

Submission Instructions

Medical Gas Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript is original, is not under consideration elsewhere, has not been previously published in any form, and that all authors approve the final version and its submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Research Articles must be 4,000-6,000 words and 8-10 published pages. Manuscript must include Materials/Subjects and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Author contributions, Conflicts of interest, and Financial support sections. Manuscript must include at least 10 keywords, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References Research Articles must include at least 50 references. References must use American Medical Association citation style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, journal names must follow PubMed abbreviations, and lists must include up to 6 authors or editors before using the first 3 followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables Each figure must be placed on a separate sheet after the reference list with its title and legend. Each figure must have a descriptive title and self-explanatory legend, be cited consecutively in the text, and any abbreviations or labels on the image must be explained in the legend.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript is original, is not under consideration elsewhere, has not been previously published in any form, and that all authors approve the final version and its submission.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be at least 6,000 words including the abstract and excluding references, tables, and figures, and must be 8–10 published pages. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Body text, Acknowledgments, Author contributions, Conflicts of interest, and Financial support. At least 10 keywords must be provided, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References References must use AMA citation style. References must be numbered in order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, not alphabetized, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors/editors or the first 3 followed by et al. when there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables Each figure must be placed on a separate sheet after the reference list with its title and legend. Each figure must have a fully descriptive, self-explanatory legend, be cited consecutively in the text, and include a magnification scale bar on micrographs.
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Perspective

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript is original, not under consideration elsewhere, not previously published in any form or language, and approved for submission by all authors.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 1,500-2,000 words and 1-2 printed pages. Manuscript must include body text. At least 10 keywords must be provided, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References Reference list must include no more than 12 references. References must use AMA citation style. References must be numbered in order of appearance rather than alphabetized, cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors or editors before using the first 3 followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables Each figure must be placed on a separate sheet after the reference list with its title and legend. Each figure must include a fully descriptive, self-explanatory legend, be cited consecutively in the text, and explain any abbreviations or labels used on the image.
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Recent Publications

Hypertension and gut microbial hydrogenases: a comparison of hydrogen metabolism and etiology

Yang Yi, Fei Xie, Chao Xia, Junyu Li, Pengxiang Zhao, Mengyu Liu, Xuemei Ma, Jinfeng Chen

10.4103/mgr.medgasres-d-25-00128
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Roles of gas molecules and related factors in knee cartilage injury and repair: a bibliometric visualization analysis of research hotspots

Dehua Liu, Yiwen Liu, Xue Wang, Xu Dong, Li Zhang, Gang Ji, Guobin Liu

10.4103/mgr.medgasres-d-26-00163
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Corrigendum: Unlocking the gasotransmitter: hydrogen sulfide as a multitarget regulator in ischemia–reperfusion injury

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10.4103/mgr.medgasres-d-26-00174
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SpO2/FiO2 ratio: an estimation of PaO2/FiO2 ratio in invasive mechanically ventilated patients in high altitude areas

Hongmei Yang, Yifeng Chen, Wenlu Wang, Chaoyong Zhou, Xiaolin Zhu, Tianming Cun, Chengyang He, Yaowu Chen

10.4103/mgr.medgasres-d-25-00214
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A chlorine gas–derived weapon of the immune system: new developments in hypochlorous acid determination

Mahsa Kianpoor, Jürgen Schiller, Jenny Leopold

10.4103/mgr.medgasres-d-26-00041
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Average time from submission to first editorial decision is 1 month. Review time may be shortened to 7 days for papers with sophisticated comments from other recognized journals. Revised manuscripts are due within 14 days after a minor or major revision decision. Manuscripts are generally published within 3–6 months after revision.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It must state that the manuscript is original, not under consideration elsewhere, approved by all authors, and include 3–5 recommended peer reviewers with contact information. Copies of relevant previously published work, permissions for reproduced material, and consent documentation may need to be included when applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges are US$2,250 for research articles and uninvited reviews and US$1,125 for uninvited perspectives. Invited papers may receive APC waivers, with discretionary waivers considered case by case.

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Research Topics

Hydrogen's biological and therapeutic effects Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Medical and Biological Ozone Research Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Sulfur Compounds in Biology Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide Biochemical effects in animals Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements Anesthesia and Pain Management Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Thermal Regulation in Medicine Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Chemical Reactions and Isotopes Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Nausea and vomiting management