Aims and Scope
Journal of Respiratory Diseases focuses on mechanistic and translational research across all respiratory conditions.
Our editorial mission prioritizes mechanistic insight over clinical management. We publish original research, comprehensive reviews, and methodological advances that elucidate disease pathways, biomarker discovery, molecular targets, and pathogenesis mechanisms across respiratory disorders.
Airway Diseases
- Molecular pathways in asthma pathogenesis
- COPD inflammatory cascade mechanisms
- Bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis pathophysiology
Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Molecular mechanisms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- TGF-beta signaling in pulmonary fibrosis
- Epithelial-mesenchymal transition markers
Respiratory Infections
- Molecular basis of tuberculosis granuloma formation
- Viral respiratory pathogenesis
- Host-pathogen interactions
Pulmonary Vascular
- Molecular mechanisms of pulmonary hypertension
- Hypoxia signaling in pulmonary vasculature
- Thrombotic pathway activation
Interventional Pulmonology
- Bronchoscopy innovations and techniques
- Pleural diseases and effusion mechanisms
- Minimally invasive diagnostic procedures
Lung Transplantation
- Transplant immunology and rejection mechanisms
- Long-term outcomes research
- Graft survival optimization
- Sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders
- Critical care ventilation, ARDS, and respiratory failure
- Occupational and environmental respiratory exposures
- Pediatric respiratory disease and congenital airway disorders
- Thoracic imaging, biomarkers, and digital monitoring
- Lung cancer screening and early detection
- Smoking cessation, prevention, and population health
- Translational therapeutics, devices, and rehabilitation
Original Research
Mechanistic studies with validated endpoints and transparent methodology.
Systematic Reviews
Evidence syntheses clarifying mechanisms, diagnostics, or strategies.
Methods & Protocols
New diagnostic tools and analytical frameworks.
Case Reports
Unique presentations with diagnostic insights.
Short Communications
High-impact findings requiring rapid dissemination.
Review Articles
Comprehensive literature reviews on respiratory topics.
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