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Welcome to the World Journal of Respirology

World Journal of Respirology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of respirology, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Bronchial diseases, ciliary motility disorders, respiratory tract granuloma, laryngeal diseases, lung diseases, nose diseases, pleural diseases, respiration disorders, respiratory center abnormalities, neuromuscular disorders, respiratory hypersensitivity, respiratory system abnormalities, pulmonary vascular diseases, respiratory tract fistula, respiratory tract infections, respiratory tract neoplasms, thoracic diseases, and tracheal diseases. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in respirology, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of respirology science. Submit an Article >>

2025 Published Issues
1
Editors-in-Chief
  • Kazuhiro Yamaguchi, PhD, MD, Professor, (E-mail: yamaguc@sirius.ocn.ne.jp) Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJR is now abstracted and indexed in Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor.
ISSN
2218-6255 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (129), Duration of Peer Review (29 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (53 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (49 days/Mean), Accepted (53.5%/Mean), Production Time (63 days/Mean), Time to Publication (198 days/Mean), and Rejected (27.9%/Mean).
Minireviews
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