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BMJ Open Respiratory Research

Indexed in MEDLINE (PubMed). Fully open access. Published by BMJ Publishing Group for the British Thoracic Society.

An open access journal covering respiratory and critical care medicine, co-owned by the British Thoracic Society and BMJ. It takes all study types, from lab science and pilot studies to large trials and systematic reviews, and judges them on sound methods rather than novelty. Publication is continuous and review is rapid.

Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 29 Sept 2026
Cost to publish£2,460Article processing charge
First decisionNot stated
Acceptance rate25%As stated by the journal
Peer reviewSingle-blind

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  • Original research
    Words
    4,000
    Abstract
    300
    Figures & tables
    5
    References
    100
    Structured abstract
  • Systematic review
    Words
    —
    Abstract
    —
    Figures & tables
    —
    References
    —
  • Protocol
    Words
    —
    Abstract
    —
    Figures & tables
    —
    References
    —
    APC £1,240
  • Perspective
    Words
    2,500
    Abstract
    250
    Figures & tables
    5
    References
    —
    Unstructured abstract
  • State of the art review
    Words
    3,000
    Abstract
    200
    Figures & tables
    5
    References
    100

The fee is 2,460 GBP, excluding VAT for UK and EU authors. There are no submission, colour or page charges. Members of the British Thoracic Society and several other respiratory societies get 25% off, nurse specialists 35%, and recent peer reviewers 25%. Authors from low-income countries can have the fee waived.

Frequently asked

Is BMJ Open Respiratory Research indexed in PubMed?
Yes. BMJ Open Respiratory Research is indexed in MEDLINE, so its articles are in PubMed with a PMID.
How much does it cost to publish in BMJ Open Respiratory Research?
The article processing charge is £2,460.
Does BMJ Open Respiratory Research accept case reports?
No. BMJ Open Respiratory Research does not publish case reports.
What is the Impact Factor of BMJ Open Respiratory Research?
BMJ Open Respiratory Research states an Impact Factor of 3.
What is the acceptance rate of BMJ Open Respiratory Research?
BMJ Open Respiratory Research states that it accepts 25% of submissions.
What kind of peer review does BMJ Open Respiratory Research use?
Single-blind peer review.

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