Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Aims & Scope

The journal focuses on new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory studies, genetic breakthroughs, pathology, clinical features and management as related to such areas as asthma and other lung diseases, critical care management, cystic fibrosis, lung and heart transplantation, pulmonary pathogens, and pleural disease as well as many other related disorders.The journal focuses on new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory studies, genetic breakthroughs, pathology, clinical features and management as related to such areas as asthma and other lung diseases, critical care management, cystic fibrosis, lung and heart transplantation, pulmonary pathogens, and pleural disease as well as many other related disorders.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.002

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	82

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4821

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	722

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

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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.

• Adenovirus: Epidemiology, Global Spread of Novel Serotypes, and Advances in Treatment and Prevention

  Citation: 454

  Authors: Adriana, Joseph

• Pathophysiology of Acute Lung Injury and the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  Citation: 388

  Authors: Lorraine

• Pathogenesis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  Citation: 357

  Authors: Laura, Michael, Lorraine

• Melioidosis: Evolving Concepts in Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment

  Citation: 278

  Authors: Bart

• Adenovirus

  Citation: 252

  Authors: Joseph, Michael, Marcela

• Acinetobacter baumannii: Evolution of Antimicrobial Resistance—Treatment Options

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Gerald, Anton, Yohei

• <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Strategies for Prevention

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Joseph, George

• Acute Liver Failure

  Citation: 216

  Authors: William

• Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit: An Under-Recognized Syndrome of Organ Dysfunction

  Citation: 200

  Authors: E. Wesley, Mark D., Sharon K.

• Human Influenza Virus Infections

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Christin, Carole, Susanne

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