Journal of Respiratory Diseases invites high quality submissions that advance respiratory medicine, pulmonary science, and critical care practice. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, and methodological advances that improve diagnosis, management, and outcomes across respiratory diseases.

Our editorial focus prioritizes rigorous study design, transparent reporting, and translational relevance for clinical care and population health.

• Asthma, COPD, and airway inflammation
• Interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis
• Respiratory infections, pneumonia, and tuberculosis
• Sleep apnea and sleep related breathing disorders
• Critical care ventilation, ARDS, and respiratory failure
• Pulmonary hypertension and vascular lung disease
• 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

• Clinical trial reports and interim analyses
• Short communications with high impact findings
• Case series with rigorous diagnostic criteria
• Practice or policy briefs grounded in evidence

Successful submissions present a clear clinical question, robust methodology, and transparent reporting of diagnostic and staging criteria. We value studies that connect mechanistic insights to patient outcomes or measurable clinical impact.

Authors should document cohort characteristics, pulmonary function tests, imaging protocols, and outcome definitions to support reproducibility and translation.

• Clear inclusion and exclusion criteria with disease staging
• Validated biomarkers, imaging parameters, or spirometry measures
• Appropriate statistical analysis and handling of confounders
• Interpretation that links findings to clinical decision making

Submissions undergo editorial screening for scope fit, methodological rigor, and reporting completeness. Qualified manuscripts move to single blind peer review with subject matter experts.

JRD operates under an open access model to ensure respiratory medicine research is discoverable and reusable. APCs are applied after acceptance and support peer review, production, and archiving services.

Membership options and affordable APC waivers are available for eligible authors. Contact the editorial office at [email protected] for guidance.

JRD is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in respiratory medicine and pulmonary science. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in respiratory and critical care research.