Aims & Scope
The Journal of Respiratory Medicine & Research (JRMR) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Directive Publications and devoted to the science and clinical practice of respiratory medicine and pulmonology. As a respiratory medicine journal serving an international community of pulmonologists, intensivists, microbiologists, and respiratory scientists, JRMR disseminates rigorous original work spanning the diagnosis, mechanisms, and management of lung disease.
The journal welcomes original research, reviews, clinical trials, and case reports across chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis and respiratory infections, interstitial and occupational lung disease (including silicosis and pneumoconioses), acute respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation and weaning, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and critical-care pulmonology. Methodological contributions in molecular diagnostics (PCR, Xpert MTB/RIF), pulmonary immunology, innate immunity, and respiratory pathophysiology are particularly encouraged.
Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review in line with COPE ethical principles. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, allowing authors to retain copyright.
Subject Coverage
Journal of Respiratory Medicine and Research welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports across the following core areas:
Research Topics
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Articles
Removal of a sapodilla seed from the bronchus in an elderly patient by rigid bronchoscopy at Calmette Hospital, Cambodia
Practice of Ventilation-Associated Pneumonia Prevention and Associated Factors among Health Care Professionals Working in Intensive Care Units at Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
“Porcelain in the lung”: apropos of a young woman with complicated chronic silicosis
Idiopathic non-glass ground opacities appearance in a patient post COVID-19; a case study
Encysted Pleural Effusion Managed Conservatively: A Case Report and Literature Review
Early Detection Of Renal Injury In Elderly Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Assessing the effectiveness of both the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay and Nested PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis identification
A Clinical Validation of Efficacy and Safety of Polyherbal Formulation for Symptomatic Relief of Acute Non-Productive Cough and Throat Irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does the Journal of Respiratory Medicine & Research (JRMR) cover?
JRMR covers the full breadth of respiratory medicine and pulmonology, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis and respiratory infections, interstitial and occupational lung disease (such as silicosis and pneumoconioses), acute respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation and weaning, ventilator-associated pneumonia, critical-care pulmonology, and pulmonary immunology and pathophysiology.
Who should read and publish in the Journal of Respiratory Medicine & Research?
JRMR is intended for pulmonologists, intensivists and critical-care physicians, respiratory therapists, infectious-disease specialists, microbiologists, pulmonary scientists, and graduate researchers studying lung disease. Anyone conducting clinical or translational respiratory research, from COPD and tuberculosis to ventilation and occupational lung disease, is well suited to publish in the journal.
How do I submit a manuscript to the Journal of Respiratory Medicine & Research?
You can submit through the Directive Publications submission page linked from the journal. JRMR accepts original research, reviews, clinical trials, case reports, and editorials in respiratory medicine. Manuscripts should follow the author guidelines for formatting, references, and ethics declarations before submission.
What article types does JRMR accept in respiratory medicine and pulmonology?
The journal accepts original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, clinical trial reports, case reports and case series (for example, rare presentations of silicosis, pleural effusion, or post-COVID interstitial disease), short communications, and editorials addressing respiratory medicine and pulmonary science.
Is the Journal of Respiratory Medicine & Research open access, and what licence is used?
Yes. Every accepted article in JRMR is published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, so readers worldwide can access the work for free and authors retain copyright.
How does peer review work at JRMR, and how is research quality assured?
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by independent experts in respiratory medicine, conducted in accordance with COPE ethical principles. This process evaluates scientific validity, methodology, and clinical relevance before an article is accepted for publication.
Is there an article-processing charge, and are waivers available?
JRMR applies an article-processing charge on acceptance to sustain open access publication. Waivers and discounts are available; authors who need financial assistance, including those from lower-income settings, can request a waiver during submission. Contact the editorial office for the current charge applicable to your manuscript.