Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases

Aims & Scope

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (Tuberc Respir Dis) is the official journal of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases.

The journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed clinical or research articles that contribute to the understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases.

The aims of the journal are to publish important articles, encourage the exchange of information between members and related healthcare providers, and improve patient and public health.

The journal is distributed to members, related agencies, libraries and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease member countries.

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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.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• 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.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis

  Citation: 349

  Authors: Ji Yeon

• Normal Predictive Values of Spirometry in Korean Population

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Jung Keun, Domyung, Jeoung Oh

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease: Clinicians' Perspectives

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Yon Ju, Won-Jung, Charles L.

• Particulate-Matter Related Respiratory Diseases

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Sun Young, Sung Hwan

• Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Recent Advances and Diagnostic Algorithms

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Yon Ju

• Sepsis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Recent Update

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Won-Young, Sang-Bum

• Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Moo Suk

• Sepsis: Early Recognition and Optimized Treatment

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Hwan Il, Sunghoon

• Epidemiology of Lung Cancer in Korea: Recent Trends

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Ji Young, Seung Hun

• Infection Source and Epidemiology of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Doosoo