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Turkish Thoracic Journal

Thoracic Research and Practice, formerly Turkish Thoracic Journal, is a journal founded in April 2001. In 2024 it was renamed from Turkish Thoracic Journal to Thoracic Research and Practice and appears under both names in the Respiratory System category in Web of Science. The journal has a Clarivate Current Impact Factor of 0.8, a 5-year Impact Factor of 0.9, and remains in Q4.

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Subject Respiratory System
Impact Factor 0.8
Quartile Q4
Open Access Type Closed
eISSN 2149-2530
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

Turkish Thoracic Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Objective, Material and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 3500 words. Main text must be organized as Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, and Discussion, with limitations, drawbacks, and shortcomings stated in the Discussion before the conclusion paragraph. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 main points and 3 to 6 MeSH keywords, and any use of AI or AI-assisted tools in writing must be disclosed in a section titled “Declaration Regarding the Use of AI and AI-Assisted Technologies.”
References References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. In-text citations must appear as superscript after punctuation, journal titles must use Index Medicus/MEDLINE/PubMed abbreviations, references with six or fewer authors must list all authors, and references with seven or more authors must list the first three followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear in the main document after the references, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be placed at the end of the main document, and each table must have a descriptive title above it.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for unsolicited review articles. The cover letter must explain the timeliness and significance of the manuscript.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 4000 words. Review articles must contain Introduction and Conclusion sections. The manuscript must include 3 to 5 main points in list form, 3 to 6 MeSH keywords, and a 'Declaration Regarding the Use of AI and AI-Assisted Technologies' section if AI or AI-assisted tools were used in writing.
References References and in-text citations must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. In-text citations must appear as superscripts after punctuation, journal titles must use Index Medicus/MEDLINE/PubMed abbreviations, and references must list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first three followed by 'et al.' if there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear in the main document after the references, while figures must be uploaded separately and figure legends must be listed at the end of the main document. Tables must be numbered consecutively and titled above, and figures must be numbered consecutively with subunits submitted as separate files and described in the legend.
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Clinical Trials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured with the subheadings Objective, Material and Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Material and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript should include a Materials and Methods section with a separate subheading for statistical analyses. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 main points and 3 to 6 MeSH keywords, and if AI or AI-assisted tools were used in writing, it must include a 'Declaration Regarding the Use of AI and AI-Assisted Technologies' section.
References References and in-text citations must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. In-text citations must appear as superscripts after punctuation, journal titles must use Index Medicus/MEDLINE/PubMed abbreviations, and references with seven or more authors must list the first three followed by 'et al.' while references with six or fewer authors must list all authors.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear in the main document after the references, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be listed at the end of the main document, and each table must have a descriptive title placed above it.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 400 words. Text must be unstructured. Keywords must not be included, the manuscript being commented on must be properly cited within the letter, and a declaration regarding the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies must be included if such tools were used in writing.
References References and in-text citations must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. In-text citations must appear as superscripts after punctuation, journal titles must use Index Medicus/MEDLINE/PubMed abbreviations, and references must list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first three followed by “et al.” if there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables No tables are allowed, and up to one figure is optional. Figure legends must be listed at the end of the main document, and figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figures, images, and other media should not be included, but one figure is optionally permitted.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 600 words. Research Letters do not need to be structured into separate sections. Main points are required as a list of 3 to 5 items, an AI declaration section must be included if AI or AI-assisted tools were used in writing, keywords are not required, and supplementary material must not be included.
References References must not exceed 6. References and in-text citations must follow AMA style, 11th edition. In-text citations must appear as superscripts after punctuation, journal titles must use Index Medicus/MEDLINE/PubMed abbreviations, ahead-of-print references must include the DOI, and references with 7 or more authors should list the first 3 followed by “et al.” while those with 6 or fewer authors should list all authors.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 tables or figures may be included. Tables must be placed in the main document after the reference list, while figures must be submitted as separate files and figure legends must appear at the end of the main document.
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Recent Publications

30-Day Readmission Rates and Associated Factors after an Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a Single Center Experience

Aylin Ozgen Alpaydin, Saliha Selin Ozuygur, Ceyda Sahan, Kemal Can Tertemiz, Richard Russell

10.5152/turkthoracj.2021.20189
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Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Bone Mineral Density

Shadan Sadaf, Mohammad Shameem, Sheelu Shafiq Siddiqi, Shahzad Anwar, Shahnawaz Mohd

10.5152/turkthoracj.2021.20051
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Impact of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy on Pulmonary functions, Periodontal Health and Salivary Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 of COPD Patients with Chronic Periodontitis: A Clinico-biochemical Study

Sakshi Sharma, Abhaya Gupta, Ajay Kumar Verma, Anjani Pathak, Sheetal Verma, Shyam Chand Chaudhary, Shalini Kaushal, Nand Lal, Surya Kant, Umesh Pratap Verma

10.5152/turkthoracj.2021.20096
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Maternal and Fetal Problems in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis During Pregnancy

Sermin Borekci, Bahar Kubat, Gizem Senkardesler, Benan Musellim

10.5152/turkthoracj.2021.20236
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Self-Management Training in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Improves the Quality of Life

Hina Vaish

10.5152/turkthoracj.2021.20211
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted manuscripts are published online as ahead-of-print publications before assignment to a scheduled issue. Corresponding authors are typically asked to review and approve proofs within two days. For accepted original research articles, a visual abstract is required from May 2025 and authors are granted two weeks to submit it before the article can proceed to publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is expected for unsolicited review articles and should explain the timeliness and significance of the manuscript.

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Research Topics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Asthma and respiratory diseases Tracheal and airway disorders Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Health and Wellbeing Research Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Smoking Behavior and Cessation Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Respiratory viral infections research Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Trauma Management and Diagnosis

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