Aim & Scope
Pulmonary Research and Respiratory Medicine (PRRM) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Openventio Publishers, dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs and airways. The journal gives researchers, clinicians and academics a place to share original research, reviews and clinical findings that move the field forward.
Scope
PRRM welcomes original research articles, review papers, case reports and short communications in areas including, but not limited to:
- Asthma and Allergic Airway Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Interstitial and Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Respiratory Infections, including Tuberculosis and Pneumonia
- Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology
- Pulmonary Vascular Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Critical Care and Mechanical Ventilation
- Pediatric Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Physiology and Lung Function Testing
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease
Peer Review
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. The typical time from submission to first editorial decision is 12–14 weeks. See the Peer Review Policy.
Originality
All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate before peer review. See the Plagiarism Policy.
Open Access and Licensing
PRRM is a fully open-access journal. Authors retain copyright of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Article Processing Charges
PRRM applies an Article Processing Charge based on the corresponding author's country income classification and the article type, with full waivers available for authors from low-income countries, cases of financial hardship, and students and early-career researchers. Full details are on the Article Processing Charges page.
