Journal profile · RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Respiratory Medicine and Research
ISSN 2590-0412 · ELSEVIER · FRANCE
Respiratory Medicine and Research: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.98; hybrid open access; APC about USD 1,670; median 152 days to acceptance (100 articles, last 24 months); 89 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Respiratory Medicine and Research is published by ELSEVIER and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research, Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Respiratory Support and Mechanisms, together about 31.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal of the French Society of Respiratory Diseases (SPLF) is a peer-reviewed English-language journal, published e-only. Respiratory Medicine and Research targets an international dimension, publishing research articles, reviews articles, guidelines, and consensus statements, in all areas of respiratory diseases.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Editor-in-chief David MontaniPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named France 20, Canada 3, Belgium 3, United Kingdom 2 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchMedicine13.4%
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisMedicine10.4%
- Respiratory Support and MechanismsMedicine7.8%
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine6.7%
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine5.5%
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and TreatmentsMedicine5.3%
- Asthma and respiratory diseasesMedicine4.4%
- Lung Cancer Treatments and MutationsMedicine4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Respiratory System | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Respiratory System | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Respiratory System | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CiteScore, Impact FactorPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.98LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.56LetPub ·
- h-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 76OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.8OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 30.39%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 59LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 565 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78 | 41 | 8 |
| 2025 | 89 | 40 | 50 |
| 2024 | 66 | 35 | 129 |
| 2023 | 92 | 48 | 337 |
| 2022 | 88 | 49 | 560 |
| 2021 | 58 | 33 | 377 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
152 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 100 days – 226 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 9 days (100 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 165 days
- Sample
- 100 articles with submission and acceptance dates (212 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- First decision after review
- 77 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 175 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 1,670 / EUR 1,520 / GBP 1,330 / JPY 207,130 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted13, with length limits
- correspondenceThe contents refers to an article published recently in the journal. The author or authors of that article may then submit a reply, which is usually published. …main text ≤ 800 words · references ≤ 5
- editorialThe authors should indicate the category of their manuscript, submitted as a numbered Word file (PDF format is not allowed for text and tables). However, the Ed…Length not stated
- letterThis article presents an interesting observation, case series, preliminary studies or short reports. No abstract. Headings: 1200 words, maximum 15 references an…main text ≤ 1,200 words · figures and tables ≤ 1 · references ≤ 15
- letter to the editorThe authors should indicate the category of their manuscript, submitted as a numbered Word file (PDF format is not allowed for text and tables). However, the Ed…Length not stated
- letters to editorsThis article presents an interesting observation, case series, preliminary studies or short reports. No abstract. Headings: 1200 words, maximum 15 references an…Length not stated
- opinionThe authors should indicate the category of their manuscript, submitted as a numbered Word file (PDF format is not allowed for text and tables). However, the Ed…Length not stated
- original articleThe authors should indicate the category of their manuscript, submitted as a numbered Word file (PDF format is not allowed for text and tables). However, the Ed…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe authors should indicate the category of their manuscript, submitted as a numbered Word file (PDF format is not allowed for text and tables). However, the Ed…Length not stated
- recommendations, guidelines, taskforce reports, consensusThe journal encourages the publication of recommendations, after a pre-submission inquiry if appropriate. The article format may not allow the publication of al…Length not stated
- research paperThe authors should indicate the category of their manuscript, submitted as a numbered Word file (PDF format is not allowed for text and tables). However, the Ed…Length not stated
- review articleThe authors should indicate the category of their manuscript, submitted as a numbered Word file (PDF format is not allowed for text and tables). However, the Ed…main text ≤ 5,000 words · abstract ≤ 250 words
- short communicationThis article presents concise and important new information on study results. No abstract and no paragraph headings: 1200 words, maximum 15 references and maxim…main text ≤ 1,200 words · abstract ≤ 1200 words · references ≤ 15
- technical noteshould specify how it was validated. A technical note should be no longer than 1500 words and include an abstract no longer than 150 words. Word counmain text ≤ 1,500 words · abstract ≤ 150 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options available Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; minimum of two reviewers; editors make final decision Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed; will not count as prior publication Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- ELSEVIER
- Country or region
- FRANCE
- Language
- Multi-Language
- ISSN
- 2590-0412
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Respiratory Medicine and Research
What CAS zone is Respiratory Medicine and Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Respiratory Medicine and Research is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Respiratory System. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Respiratory Medicine and Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.98; CiteScore 3.2, h-index 21.
How long does peer review take at Respiratory Medicine and Research?
Based on the dates recorded on 100 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 152 days (interquartile range 100–226 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Respiratory Medicine and Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Respiratory Medicine and Research based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are France (20), Canada (3) and Belgium (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Respiratory Medicine and Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Respiratory Medicine and Research is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Respiratory Medicine and Research open access, and what is the APC?
Respiratory Medicine and Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 1,670.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .