Journal of Respiratory Diseases

Journal of Respiratory Diseases

Journal of Respiratory Diseases – Aim And Scope

Open Access & Peer-Reviewed

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Aims and Scope

Journal of Respiratory Diseases focuses on mechanistic and translational research across all respiratory conditions.

Mechanistic FocusDisease pathways and molecular targets
Translational ScienceBench to bedside research
Global ImpactOpen access worldwide
Rigorous ReviewExpert peer evaluation
Editorial Mission

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.

Priority Research Themes

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
Additional Scope Areas
  • 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
Article Types

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.

What We Do NOT Publish: JRD does not accept clinical management guidelines, treatment protocols focused solely on therapeutic recommendations without mechanistic insight, or purely descriptive epidemiological studies without molecular or pathophysiological analysis.

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