JRD Membership Program
Join the global community advancing respiratory medicine research and patient care.
Breathe New Life Into Your Publishing
The Journal of Respiratory Diseases membership program offers pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and researchers exclusive benefits designed to support your publishing journey and professional growth in respiratory medicine.
Members receive reduced article processing charges, priority review, and access to a global network of respiratory health professionals dedicated to advancing the science of breathing.
Individual Researcher
- 15% discount on article processing charges
- Priority peer review processing
- Full open access to all published content
- Monthly respiratory research newsletter
- Member directory listing
- Certificate of membership
Institutional Partner
- 25% discount on APCs for all affiliated authors
- Expedited peer review for institutional submissions
- Unlimited author submissions covered
- Dedicated institutional account manager
- Annual publication analytics report
- Featured institutional profile on JRD website
- Priority special issue consideration
Lifetime Fellow
- 30% lifetime APC discount on all submissions
- Fast-track review for all manuscripts
- Invitation to editorial board opportunities
- Speaking opportunities at JRD events
- Recognition in annual fellows directory
- Complimentary language editing credits
Publication Excellence
Members receive priority processing throughout the editorial workflow, reducing time from submission to publication. Your respiratory research reaches the global community faster.
Cost Savings
Significant APC discounts across all membership tiers translate to substantial savings for researchers publishing multiple articles or institutions supporting research programs.
Professional Recognition
Membership demonstrates your commitment to advancing respiratory medicine. Fellows gain visibility through our directory and may be invited to contribute editorial perspectives.
Community Access
Join a global network of pulmonologists, allergists, critical care specialists, and respiratory researchers sharing knowledge and advancing patient care worldwide.
Verification
Our team verifies your affiliation and professional credentials within 3-5 business days.
Activation
Receive your membership credentials and begin enjoying exclusive benefits immediately.
Low and Middle-Income Country Support: Researchers from LMIC countries may qualify for reduced membership fees or full waivers. Contact our membership team to discuss eligibility and application requirements for fee reduction programs.
All members enjoy streamlined submission through our dual-pathway system:
ManuscriptZone Portal
Our comprehensive submission platform at oap.manuscriptzone.net provides full manuscript tracking, reviewer communication, and revision management for your respiratory research.
Simple Submission Form
For quick submissions, use our streamlined online form to upload your manuscript directly with minimal steps.
JRD membership supports research across the full spectrum of respiratory medicine, including asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, sleep apnea, respiratory infections, critical care ventilation, pediatric pulmonology, and interventional pulmonology. Members publishing in any of these areas receive full tier benefits.
Membership does not influence editorial decisions. All submissions from members undergo the same rigorous peer review and must meet identical quality standards as non-member submissions. JRD maintains complete editorial independence in manuscript evaluation and acceptance decisions.
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Become part of the global respiratory medicine community advancing lung health research.