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Aims and Scope
Thorax is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal specialising in both clinical and experimental research articles on respiratory medicine as well as paediatrics, immunology, pharmacology, pathology, and surgery. It was established in 1946 and is published by the BMJ Group on behalf of the British Thoracic Society. The journal is available online by subscription and archived editions of the journal are available free of charge after 1 year. The editors-in-chief are Alan Smyth, Gisli Jenkins and Nicholas Hart. Less
Thorax Key Metrics
CiteScore 
13.3
Impact Factor
10 - 15
SJR
Q1Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
SNIP
2.2
Topics Covered on Thorax
Lung
Cancer
Lung cancer
Computed tomography
Asthma
COPD
Extracellular matrix
Sleep apnea
Pulmonary hypertension
Smooth muscle
Questionnaire
Citizen science
Pneumothorax
Retinoic acid
Pneumonia
Quality of life
Oral Microbiome
Cystic fibrosis
Tuberculosis
Randomized controlled trial
Thorax Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1946 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in Thorax
Associations of pulmonary microvascular blood volume with per cent emphysema and CT emphysema subtypes in the community: the MESA Lung study
- 4 Nov 2024
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Imaging in early tuberculosis
- 4 Nov 2024
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S138 Multiparametric investigation and stratification of indeterminate lung nodules (MISIL1)
- 1 Nov 2024
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T1 Exploring the tumour stroma in pleural mesothelioma using single-cell and single-nucleus transcriptomics
- 1 Nov 2024
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P261 Presentation and recovery from pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis and comparison of those with and without CFTR modulators
- 1 Nov 2024
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P15 How far can we trust the SOURCE? Real world maintenance OCS reduction outcomes in complex severe asthmatics on Tezepelumab
- 1 Nov 2024
- Thorax
Associations of pulmonary microvascular blood volume with per cent emphysema and CT emphysema subtypes in the community: the MESA Lung study
- 4 Nov 2024
- Thorax
Imaging in early tuberculosis
- 4 Nov 2024
- Thorax
S138 Multiparametric investigation and stratification of indeterminate lung nodules (MISIL1)
- 1 Nov 2024
- Thorax
T1 Exploring the tumour stroma in pleural mesothelioma using single-cell and single-nucleus transcriptomics
- 1 Nov 2024
- Thorax
P261 Presentation and recovery from pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis and comparison of those with and without CFTR modulators
- 1 Nov 2024
- Thorax
P15 How far can we trust the SOURCE? Real world maintenance OCS reduction outcomes in complex severe asthmatics on Tezepelumab
- 1 Nov 2024
- Thorax
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FAQs on Thorax
How long has Thorax been actively publishing? 
Thorax has been in operation since 1946 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Thorax?
Thorax published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did Thorax publish last year?
In 2023, Thorax publsihed 597 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Thorax?
For Thorax, eISSN is 1468-3296 and pISSN is 0040-6376.
What is Citescore for Thorax?
Citescore for Thorax is 13.3.
What is SNIP score for Thorax?
SNIP score for Thorax is 2.2.
What is the SJR for Thorax?
SJR for Thorax is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Thorax?
BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP is the publisher of Thorax.
