About the Journal

The journal publishes original research, case reports, and review articles across the full spectrum of respiratory medicine. Our scope includes:

  • Respiratory Infections: TB and non-TB pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Airway Diseases: Molecular mechanisms and management of Asthma and COPD.
  • Thoracic Oncology: Multi-disciplinary approaches to thoracic and mediastinal malignancies.
  • Interstitial & Immunological Lung Diseases: Insights into ILD, sarcoidosis, and rare conditions.
  • Interventional Pulmonology & Critical Care: Innovations in bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy, and interventional techniques.
  • Occupational & Environmental Health: Impact of air pollution and workplace hazards.

To ensure scientific integrity, all submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. As an Open Access publication, publish twice a year, we are committed to making respiratory research freely available to foster global collaboration and improve patient outcomes.

We welcome your submissions and the opportunity to share your research with the global respiratory community.

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Focus and Scope

The journal publishes original research, case reports, and review articles across the broad spectrum of pulmonology and respiratory medicine. Our scope includes, but is not limited to:

  • Respiratory Infections: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of TB and non-TB infections.
  • Airway Diseases: Management and molecular mechanisms of Asthma and COPD.
  • Thoracic Oncology: Multi-disciplinary approaches to thoracic and mediastinal malignancies.
  • Interstitial & Immunological Lung Diseases: Insights into ILD, sarcoidosis, and rare lung conditions.
  • Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care: Innovations in bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy, and interventional techniques.
  • Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases: Impact of air pollution and workplace hazards on respiratory longevity.

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Peer Review Process

Acta Pulmonologica applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the scientific quality, validity, and ethical integrity of all published articles. This process is conducted in accordance with the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their suitability to the journal’s scope, compliance with author guidelines, and adherence to ethical standards, including plagiarism screening.

 

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers are selected based on academic competence and the absence of conflicts of interest. They are required to evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive and confidential assessments.

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor makes the final editorial decision, which may include acceptance, revision, or rejection. Authors are required to respond to reviewers’ comments and revise their manuscripts accordingly. Revised manuscripts may be subject to further review when necessary.

All manuscripts, reviewer reports, and editorial communications are treated as confidential. Any suspected ethical issues identified during the peer-review process will be handled in accordance with the journal’s Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement and COPE guidelines.

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