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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
| 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
To progress or not to progress: new insights into the evolution of pleuropulmonary blastomas come from studying lung cysts in adolescents and adults with DICER1-related tumour predisposition
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Clinical implications of airway obstruction with normal or low FEV1 in childhood and adolescence
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Improved pulmonary function and exercise tolerance despite persistent pulmonary fibrosis over 1 year after severe COVID-19 infection
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Human mesenchymal stromal cells inhibit Mycobacterium avium replication in clinically relevant models of lung infection
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Prevalence of lung cysts in adolescents and adults with a germline DICER1 pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant: a report from the National Institutes of Health and International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma/DICER1 Registry
- 20 Mar 2024
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To progress or not to progress: new insights into the evolution of pleuropulmonary blastomas come from studying lung cysts in adolescents and adults with DICER1-related tumour predisposition
- 28 Mar 2024
- Thorax
Clinical implications of airway obstruction with normal or low FEV1 in childhood and adolescence
- 21 Mar 2024
- Thorax
Improved pulmonary function and exercise tolerance despite persistent pulmonary fibrosis over 1 year after severe COVID-19 infection
- 21 Mar 2024
- Thorax
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- 20 Mar 2024
- Thorax
Human mesenchymal stromal cells inhibit Mycobacterium avium replication in clinically relevant models of lung infection
- 20 Mar 2024
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Prevalence of lung cysts in adolescents and adults with a germline DICER1 pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant: a report from the National Institutes of Health and International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma/DICER1 Registry
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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 593 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.
