Journal profile · Respiratory System
Revue de Pneumologie Clinique
ISSN 0761-8417 · Elsevier Masson · FRANCE · Bimonthly · Founded 1984
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Revue de Pneumologie Clinique: subscription journal; review about 175 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 70%); 0 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Revue de Pneumologie Clinique is published by Elsevier Masson. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research and Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases, together about 28.4% 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
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine12.9%
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchMedicine7.9%
- Pleural and Pulmonary DiseasesMedicine7.6%
- Medical Imaging and Pathology StudiesMedicine6.4%
- Asthma and respiratory diseasesMedicine6.1%
- Lung Cancer Research StudiesMedicine5.4%
- Tuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMedicine5.3%
- Lung Cancer Treatments and MutationsMedicine4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine | Q4 | 110/134 | 17th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.17LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.37LetPub ·
- h-index
- 15LetPub ·
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 107OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,423 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 114 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 154 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 193 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 241 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 255 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 263 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
175 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 70%LetPub ·
- 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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 prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted14, 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.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.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
- research paper (original article)Research papers or Original articles report new and original work that has not been published elsewhere (except as an abstract at a conference).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
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 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 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.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to Revue de Pneumologie Clinique
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4Expected review time175 days · Publisher-reported, submission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 weeksReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Masson
- Country or region
- FRANCE
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1984
- ISSN
- 0761-8417
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Revue de Pneumologie Clinique
How long does peer review take at Revue de Pneumologie Clinique?
The publisher reports about 175 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 70%)”. 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 Revue de Pneumologie Clinique?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. 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 Revue de Pneumologie Clinique 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.
Is Revue de Pneumologie Clinique open access, and what is the APC?
Revue de Pneumologie Clinique is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .