Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences

Aims & Scope

THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEST DISEASES AND ALLIED SCIENCES (ISSN 0377-9343) is published quarterly, by the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi in association with the National College of Chest Physicians (India).

The Journal covers the Clinical and Experimental work dealing with all aspects of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences.

It publishes Original Articles, Review Articles, Radiology Forum, Case Report, Short Communications, Book Reviews.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
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• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Validity of Pneumonia Severity Index and CURB-65 Severity Scoring Systems in Community Acquired Pneumonia in an Indian Setting

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Bashir Ahmed, Wasim, Ghulam Nabi, Naveed Nazir, Syed Quibtiya, Inaamul

• Medical Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusions: Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

  Citation: 33

  Authors: V.K., R., N., A.N., D., S.K.

• Domestic Cooking Fuel Exposure and Tuberculosis in Indian Women

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Digambar, Gaurav

• Retrospective Study of Interstitial Lung Disease in a Tertiary Care Centre in India

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Tiyas, Zarir F.

• Acute Accidental Exposure to Chlorine Gas: Clinical Presentation, Pulmonary Functions and Outcomes

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Alladi, S. Naveen, M.H., S., I. Chiranjeevi

• Role of Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Tuberculosis: An Evidence-based Update

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Tamilarasu, Surendran

• The Effect of a Short-Term Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients Hospitalised with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Mir Shad, Deepak, S.K.

• Allergy Situation in India: What is Being Done?

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Rajendra, Raj

• Regression Equations for Spirometry in Children Aged 6 to 17 Years in Delhi Region

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Sunil K., V.K., M., V., P.D.

• Tubercular Nodular Episcleritis

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Bhargav Prasad, Satyanarayana, Sanjeeva Rao, Jayakar Babu, Josna, Prasanna Kumar