Lung Journal Citation Rate 2026
0341-2040
eISSN 1432-1750
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Lung
Lung (L) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research and Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0341-2040 (e-ISSN 1432-1750). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.82 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3690 USD). OpenAlex records 9,916 works and 92,749 citations, with an h-index of 93.
Lung Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Lung has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.82, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Lung operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Lung should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Lung against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Lung
- Budget $3690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research, Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium research and diagnosis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0341-2040 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-1750 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3690 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Lung is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3690.
In our subject taxonomy, Lung is classified under Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research, Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium research and diagnosis and Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases.
Lung is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.822.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.822 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S104471971
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