Thorax
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Aims and Scope
Thorax is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal specialising in both clinical and experimental research articles on respiratory medicine as well as paediatrics, immunology, pharmacology, pathology, and surgery. It was established in 1946 and is published by the BMJ Group on behalf of the British Thoracic Society. The journal is available online by subscription and archived editions of the journal are available free of charge after 1 year. The editors-in-chief are Alan Smyth, Gisli Jenkins and Nicholas Hart. Less
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- PublisherBMJ PUBLISHING GROUP
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1946
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FAQs
Since when has Thorax been publishing? 
The Thorax has been publishing since 1946 till date.
How frequently is the Thorax published?
Thorax is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of Thorax?
The publisher of Thorax is BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Thorax?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Thorax?
The eISSN number is 1468-3296 and pISSN number is 0040-6376 for Thorax.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Lung, Cancer, Lung cancer, Computed tomography, Asthma, COPD, Extracellular matrix, Sleep apnea, Pulmonary hypertension, Smooth muscle, Questionnaire, Citizen science, Pneumothorax, Retinoic acid, Pneumonia, Quality of life, Oral Microbiome, Cystic fibrosis, Tuberculosis, Randomized controlled trial.
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