The IJTLD provides a free-to-publish journal for authors (mainly in LMICs), who lack open access funding and conduct research on respiratory health.
The journal's coverage is distinct to IJTLD Open, which has a broader range of articles and scope. Please compare the Instructions for Authors for the two journals to ensure your article is appropriate for the IJTLD.
Individuals and Institutes can subscribe to the IJTLD online, simply e-mail us at subscription@theunion.org
Information for Authors
The Journal presents clinical research and epidemiological studies on lung health, including articles on TB, TB-HIV and respiratory diseases such as COVID-19, asthma, COPD, child lung health and the hazards of tobacco and air pollution.
Abstract and indexing services include: Medline, PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, SciSearch®, Medical Documentation Service®, ISI Alerting Services, Current Contents®/Clinical Medicine, the Science Citation Index®, the SIIC databases, CLOCKSS and LOCKSS.
Other Information
- Frequency: monthly
- ISSN: online version 1815-7920
- Permission requests: contact IJTLD Editorial Office.
There are no fees for articles that meet our recommended page lengths, but there are fees for additional pages or supplementary data - see Journal Publication Charges
Funding agencies have recently mandated that authors must publish exclusively in fully-OA journals.
We are committed to maintaining the IJTLD for authors in LMICs who lack OA funding, while also launching a new title, IJTLD OPEN, which covers a broader range of topics with additional article types.
To ensure we apply the same quality standards for open access publishing, both journals have the same Editorial Board with an identical peer review process and acceptance criteria. Before submitting, please check whether your article is better suited to the IJTLD or IJTLD Open.
The latest peer-reviewed articles on TB and HIV; respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD; and the hazards of tobacco and air pollution. Recent coverage has expended to include COVID-19 and the interplay between TB-COVID-19 and other co-morbidities.
Individuals and institutes can subscribe to the IJTLD online – see our Subscription information or e-mail us at subscription@theunion.org for details.
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IJTLD Fast-Track Articles
In order to share scientific research of immediate concern as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking the publication of certain accepted articles from the IJTLD and publishing them in full on our website, prior to their publication in the Journal. Read fast-track articles:
Impact of shelter-in-place on TB case notifications and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic
Letter to the editors of the IJTLD which assesses the impact of lockdown (shelter-in-place orders) on TB case notifications.
How to manage children if a second wave of COVID-19 occurs
A letter to the editors of the IJTLD arguing that we should avoid restrictions on children’s lives during any new waves of COVID-19 – and avoid school closures.
Adapting TB services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mumbai, India
A letter to the Editors of the IJTLD on adaptations to TB services that could help ensure continuity of services for RR/MDR-TB during COVID-19.
Impact of COVID-19 on TB care: experiences of a treatment centre in Nigeria
Letter to the editors giving an early view into the impact of COVID-19 on TB diagnosis in Nigeria, a high burden setting for TB.
How COVID-19 can instruct TB research: ensuring the safety of researchers exposed to infectious disease
A letter to the editors of the IJTLD which highlights the need to mitigate the risk of researchers being exposed to TB and other airborne pathogens.
COVID-19 and TB control in immigrant communities
Letter to the editors highlighting the disparity of impact of COVID-19 and TB on immigrant communities and the need to have affordable healthcare.
Other versions of the journal
The IJTLD has been published in several languages, and publishes the Union World Conference abstract book each year.
Contact
For all IJTLD enquiries, please contact the IJTLD Editorial Office.