International Journal of Thorax - Call for Papers
Advancing thoracic and respiratory medicine through open access publishing
Priority Topics and Scope
The International Journal of Thorax invites submissions that advance thoracic and respiratory medicine across clinical, translational, and population health domains.
We welcome studies in pulmonology, thoracic surgery, critical care, sleep medicine, and thoracic imaging.
Priority topics include COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and respiratory infections such as tuberculosis and viral pneumonia.
Oncology focused work on lung cancer screening, staging, surgical approaches, radiotherapy, and systemic therapy outcomes is encouraged.
Transplantation, pleural disease, chest wall disorders, and minimally invasive thoracic procedures are within scope.
We value rigorous clinical trials, observational cohorts, registry analyses, and real world evidence with clearly defined methods and outcomes.
Diagnostic innovations in bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, imaging, and pulmonary function testing are welcome.
Translational studies on biomarkers, omics, and precision medicine are encouraged when linked to clinical relevance.
Research on ventilation strategies, ARDS, ICU management, and pulmonary rehabilitation is highly relevant.
Environmental and occupational lung disease, smoking cessation, and public health interventions are considered.
Systematic reviews and meta analyses are welcome when protocols and reporting standards are followed.
All submissions should include clear data availability, ethics approvals, and trial registration when applicable.
We welcome submissions on COPD, asthma, and chronic bronchitis management.
Research on interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis is within scope.
Pulmonary hypertension, vascular disease, and right heart interactions are encouraged.
Lung cancer screening, staging, and outcomes research are prioritized.
Thoracic surgery innovations, minimally invasive techniques, and postoperative outcomes are welcome.
Critical care topics such as ARDS, ventilation strategies, and ECMO are highly relevant.
Respiratory infections including tuberculosis, pneumonia, and emerging pathogens are in scope.
Sleep medicine and sleep disordered breathing studies are encouraged.
Pulmonary rehabilitation and quality of life outcomes research is welcome.
Occupational and environmental lung disease and smoking cessation interventions are relevant.
Transplantation research including donor management and long term outcomes is encouraged.
Call for Papers Quick View
- Scope: thoracic and respiratory medicine
- Article types: research, reviews, brief reports
- Ethics approvals required when applicable
- Data availability statement required
- Use clinical reporting guidelines
- Two submission routes available
- Open access visibility and global reach
- Rapid editorial screening for scope fit
Why Publish with International Journal of Thorax
We provide a trusted platform for thoracic and respiratory medicine with global visibility.
Specialist Review
Peer review by pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and respiratory scientists.
Open Access Visibility
Immediate access improves readership across clinical and research communities.
Rapid Editorial Decisions
Clear workflows reduce delays and support timely dissemination.
Metadata Quality
Structured metadata improves indexing and citation tracking across systems.
Submission Categories
All categories receive full peer review and open access publication upon acceptance.
Original Research
PrimaryFull length studies presenting new findings in thoracic and respiratory medicine.
- Clinical, translational, or outcomes research
- Clear study design and statistical reporting
- Defined populations and endpoints
- Data availability statements required
Review Articles
SynthesisComprehensive reviews summarizing emerging evidence and guiding future research.
- Systematic or narrative reviews
- PRISMA aligned search strategies
- Clinical or translational guidance
- High impact topics prioritized
Brief Reports
ConciseShorter manuscripts reporting rapid findings or preliminary data with clear value.
- Focused clinical or technical findings
- Strong reproducibility signals
- Rapid publication workflows
- Appropriate for timely data
Submission Snapshot
Match your manuscript to the most suitable article type.
| Article Type | Focus | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research | Clinical, translational, or outcomes studies | Full data sets |
| Review Articles | Evidence synthesis | State of the art clinical overviews |
| Brief Reports | Focused findings | Timely results or pilot data |
Call for Papers Callouts
Critical reminders that help submissions move quickly.
Scope Fit
Prioritize manuscripts that advance thoracic and respiratory medicine, clinical care, and translational science.
Ethics and Data
Include ethics approvals and data availability information at submission.
Submission Routes
Submit via ManuscriptZone or the simple submission form to match your workflow.
Submission Pathway
Use these steps to prepare and submit your manuscript.
Confirm Scope
Ensure the manuscript aligns with thoracic and respiratory medicine priorities.
Prepare Files
Follow author guidelines for formatting, ethics approvals, and data availability.
Submit Online
Submit via ManuscriptZone or the simple submission form for editorial screening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Points
- Use reporting guidelines such as CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE, or ARRIVE when appropriate.
- Include trial registration numbers and ethics approvals when applicable.
- Use two submission methods: ManuscriptZone and the simple submission form.
Submit Your Manuscript
Share thoracic and respiratory research with a global audience of clinicians and scientists.
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