About Journal

• Introduction to Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases

  Journal Development History

  Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (CN: 10-1695/R; ISSN: 2096-8493; Official Website: www.jtbld.cn) is a national-level medical academic journal distributed domestically and internationally. It is supervised by the China Association for Science and Technology, sponsored by the Chinese Antituberculosis Association, edited by the Editorial Board of Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, and published by the Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis Publishing House.

  Currently indexed by Chinese Academic Journal Abstracts, Wanfang Data, CNKI, VIP Database, Chaoxing Database, and the Chinese Core Journals (Selection) Database, the journal is also included in the professional title evaluation journal catalog of more than ten provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions including Beijing, Guangdong, Fujian, Liaoning, Shaanxi and Xinjiang.

  First launched in April 1995 under the title International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (Chinese Edition), it was renamed Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Health in July 2012, and adopted its current name Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases in June 2020. With over 30 years of accumulation, the journal has grown into a pivotal academic platform in the field, advancing side by side with the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis and lung diseases in China.

  The 3rd Editorial Board Embarks on a New Journey

  In April 2026, the 3rd Editorial Board of Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases was officially established, with Professor Lu Xiwei serving as Editor-in-Chief. The newly optimized core team features a proper scale and rational structure, consisting of 16 Associate Editors, 17 Senior Editorial Board Members, 125 Editorial Board Members and 123 Corresponding Editorial Board Members, marking a new chapter for the journal’s development.

  Boasting a balanced age gradient and comprehensive professional coverage, the team specializes in tuberculosis, lung diseases and related disciplines. All members will unite closely, fulfill their duties with dedication, and devote themselves to journal development. With profound academic attainments and a strong sense of responsibility, the team will strictly control publication quality, guide academic development, and jointly forge a new milestone for the journal’s high-quality growth.

  Journal Guidelines and Positioning

  Journal Principles

  Adhere to the tenet of rooted in science, based on academia, and serving society throughout all stages of journal operation.

  Core Positioning

  Responding to the national initiative of "publishing research achievements on the land of the motherland", the journal targets scientific and medical researchers, with a focus on grassroots medical professionals. It builds a platform for academic exchange and achievement dissemination to amplify academic voices in the field.

  Scope and Developmental Philosophy

  Reporting Scope

  It covers the full spectrum of teaching, diagnosis, prevention and treatment in tuberculosis research and general lung diseases, including basic research, clinical diagnosis and treatment, public health prevention and control, and grassroots medical services.

  Developmental Philosophy

  Keeping pace with disciplinary advances, the journal upholds the philosophy of balancing academic research with science popularization. It publishes high-level academic findings while promoting health literacy, empowering primary medical services and public health development.

  Featured Sections

  The journal offers diversified and distinctive columns:

  1. Special Comments & Editorials: Focus on research hotspots and interpret industrial development trends;
  2. Original Articles & Reviews: Present cutting-edge research findings and disciplinary progress;
  3. Clinical Case Discussions: Highlight multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment (MDT) to address complex clinical challenges;
  4. Case Reports & Health Popularization: Integrate academic rigor with popular science for public benefit.

  The Journal’s Humanistic Temperament

  Adhering to the people-oriented publishing philosophy of humanity and sincerity, the journal balances academic rigor with readability, striving to become a reliable companion for authors and readers:

  • A desk reference book for daily work and study, providing professional references and academic resources;
  • A leisure reading book for relaxation, broadening professional horizons with accessible content.

  Mission and Long-term Vision

  As an open and inclusive academic platform, the journal commits to:

  • Embracing the Confucian spirit of prioritizing public needs, respecting authors and valuing readers;
  • Upholding academic integrity and editorial authenticity, maintaining strict academic ethics, deepening disciplinary research, serving social needs, and boosting the high-quality development of tuberculosis and lung disease prevention and treatment in China.

  We sincerely appreciate the attention and support from all experts and colleagues. We look forward to collaborating with all partners to advance academic progress in this field.

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