About the Thoracic Research and Practice

Thoracic Research and Practice is a peer reviewed, open access, online-only journal published by the Turkish Thoracic Society. 

Thoracic Research and Practice is a bimonthly journal that is published in English in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Journal History
Thoracic Research and Practice started its publication life following the merger of two journals which were published under the titles “Turkish Respiratory Journal” and “Toraks Journal” until 2008. From 2008 to 2022, the journal was published under the title “Turkish Thoracic Journal”. Archives of the journals were transferred to Thoracic Research and Practice.
 
Previous Titles (2000 – 2008)
Toraks Journal
ISSN: 1302-7808
Turkish Respiratory Journal
ISSN: 1302-7786
 
Previous Title (2008 – 2022)
Turkish Thoracic Journal
EISSN: 2149-2530
 
Current Title (2023 - …)
Thoracic Research and Practice
EISSN: 2979-9139

Abstracting and indexing 
Thoracic Research and Practice is covered in the following abstracting and indexing databases;

•    PubMed Central
•    Web of Science - Emerging Sources Citation Index
•    Scopus
•    EMBASE
•    EBSCO
•    CINAHL
•    Gale/Cengage Learning
•    ProQuest
•    DOAJ
•    China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)
•    TUBITAK ULAKBIM TR Index

All content published in the journal is permanently archived in Portico.

Aims, Scope, and Audience

Thoracic Research and Practice aims to publish studies of the highest scientific and clinical value, and encourages the submission of high-quality research that advances the understanding and treatment of pulmonary diseases. 

Thoracic Research and Practice covers a wide range of topics related to adult and pediatric pulmonary diseases, as well as thoracic imaging, environmental and occupational disorders, intensive care, sleep disorders and thoracic surgery, including diagnostic methods, treatment techniques, and prevention strategies. The journal is interested in publishing original research that addresses important clinical questions and advances the understanding and treatment of these conditions. This may include studies on the effectiveness of different treatments, new diagnostic tools or techniques, and novel approaches to preventing or managing pulmonary diseases.

Thoracic Research and Practice publishes clinical and basic research articles, reviews, statements of agreement or disagreement on controversial issues, national and international consensus reports, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, letters to the editor and editorials. Conference proceedings may also be considered for publication.

The target audience of the journal includes healthcare professionals and researchers who are interested in or working in the pulmonary diseases field, and related disciplines.

Publication Services by

General Manager
Ali Şahin

Journal Managers
Deniz Kaya
Irmak Berberoğlu

Publications Coordinators
Derya Azer
Nisanur Atıcı
Şeref Mert Gücün
Lütfiye Çetin
Yiğit Pekzeren

Publications Technologies Coordinator​​​
Ayça Nur Sezen

Project Assistant
Ozan Şahin