About the International Journal of Thorax
Advancing thoracic science through rigorous biomechanical research, device innovation, and physiological discovery — connecting researchers who study thoracic systems from molecular foundations to integrated medical technology.
IJT publishes original biomedical research that investigates thoracic systems through scientific and engineering lenses. Our scope encompasses fundamental studies of thoracic biomechanics, device development and characterization, biomaterial testing, tissue engineering approaches, and physiological modeling relevant to thoracic structures and functions.
Core Research Areas
IJT welcomes submissions investigating thoracic biomechanics, including mechanical properties of thoracic tissues, respiratory mechanics, cardiovascular biomechanics within the thorax, and computational modeling of thoracic systems.
Research on medical device development for thoracic applications, biomaterial characterization for thoracic implants, and tissue engineering strategies for thoracic structures are particularly valued.
Scientific Standards
All submissions undergo rigorous peer review by experts who evaluate experimental design, methodology, data analysis, and scientific significance. Manuscripts must adhere to established reporting guidelines and demonstrate reproducibility.
IJT maintains ethical standards aligned with international biomedical research principles, requiring appropriate institutional approvals and transparent reporting of funding and conflicts of interest.
IJT publishes research across diverse biomedical science disciplines related to thoracic systems. The following areas represent our editorial priorities:
Mechanical characterization of thoracic tissues, respiratory system mechanics, chest wall dynamics, and computational biomechanical modeling.
Device development, mechanical testing, characterization studies, biocompatibility assessment, and engineering validation for thoracic applications.
Material properties, biocompatibility studies, implant characterization, scaffold development, and surface modification for thoracic devices.
Scaffold design, cell-material interactions, bioreactor systems, tissue construct characterization, and regenerative approaches for thoracic tissues.
Respiratory physiology investigations, cardiovascular physiology studies, neural control mechanisms, and integrated systems analysis.
Novel measurement techniques, imaging technology applications, in vitro model systems, animal models, and computational simulation approaches.
Important Scope Note
IJT focuses on biomedical science and engineering research. We publish experimental studies, device development work, biomaterial characterizations, and physiological investigations that advance scientific understanding of thoracic systems.
Clinical studies focused on patient diagnosis, treatment outcomes, surgical procedures, or clinical management are outside our scope. Authors with clinical research should consider submitting to clinical specialty journals.
IJT provides comprehensive support for authors committed to advancing thoracic biomedical science:
- Open Access Dissemination: Articles are freely available worldwide, maximizing visibility and citation potential for your research contributions.
- Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts reviewed by specialists in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, materials science, and physiology who provide constructive feedback.
- Rapid Publication: Streamlined editorial workflows ensure timely peer review and fast online publication following acceptance.
- Global Indexing: Published articles are indexed in major scientific databases, enhancing discoverability by the international research community.
- Professional Support: Editorial office assistance with formatting, submission process, and technical requirements throughout publication.
- No Copyright Transfer: Authors retain copyright under Creative Commons licensing, enabling broad reuse while maintaining attribution.
IJT welcomes research submissions through our online manuscript management system. Authors should prepare manuscripts according to our detailed Instructions for Authors to ensure compliance with formatting and content requirements.
- Preparation: Review scope and author guidelines. Prepare manuscript with clear methodology, comprehensive data presentation, and appropriate statistical analysis.
- Submission: Submit via the online submission system or email to [email protected]. Include all required sections, figures, tables, and supplementary materials.
- Initial Review: Editorial office conducts initial screening for scope alignment, ethical compliance, and technical completeness.
- Peer Review: Manuscripts undergo expert peer review with focus on scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field.
- Revision: Authors receive reviewer feedback and submit revised manuscripts addressing all comments with detailed response letters.
- Acceptance: Approved manuscripts proceed to production for copyediting, formatting, and online publication.
Manuscript Requirements
Submissions must include: structured abstract, comprehensive methods section, detailed results with appropriate statistics, balanced discussion, complete references, and all necessary supplementary materials.
Studies involving human subjects or animal models require ethical approval documentation. Device and biomaterial studies should follow relevant ISO standards and reporting guidelines.
Editorial Leadership
IJT is guided by an international Editorial Board comprising established researchers in biomedical engineering, biomechanics, materials science, and physiology. Our editors bring expertise in thoracic biomechanics, respiratory engineering, cardiovascular devices, and tissue engineering to ensure rigorous evaluation of submissions.
The editorial team is committed to maintaining high scientific standards, supporting author development, and advancing thoracic biomedical research through fair and constructive peer review processes.
IJT operates on an open-access publishing model supported by Article Processing Charges (APCs). These fees enable immediate free access to published research, professional editorial services, and inclusion in international indexing systems.
Detailed information about publication fees, payment methods, and potential waivers is available on our Article Processing Charges page. The editorial office can discuss fee-related questions on a case-by-case basis.
Transparency and Ethics
IJT adheres to principles of research integrity and publication ethics. We require transparent reporting of methodology, data availability, funding sources, and potential conflicts of interest.
Manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening, and ethical compliance is verified before publication. Authors are responsible for ensuring all research was conducted according to institutional and regulatory standards.
Advance Thoracic Biomedical Science
Join the global community of researchers advancing thoracic science through rigorous experimental investigation, innovative device development, and biomaterial discovery. Share your research with an international audience committed to scientific excellence.
Contact the Editorial Office
For questions about scope, submission requirements, peer review process, or technical issues, please contact the IJT editorial team at [email protected]. We are committed to supporting authors throughout the publication process and responding to inquiries promptly.
