Journal - Frequently Asked Questions
The Journal of the ISRP (JISRP), the official Journal of the International Society for Respiratory Protection, publishes theoretical and applied research in the field of respiratory protection. The JISRP publishes technical papers on original work and new analyses of previous research. In addition, the JISRP publishes solicited and unsolicited review articles on topics related to respiratory protection, including, but not limited to, program administration, implementation, and training. Papers will be accepted provided they meet these criteria and have not been or will not be published elsewhere, in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of the Journal. Papers accepted for publication become the copyright of the JISRP. Articles accepted for publication in the JISRP will be open access.
Detailed information on Manuscript Submission, Optional Open Access, Manuscript Production and Format Requirements may be found in the detailed Instructions to Authors.
Manuscript Submission, Production and Format Requirements
Manuscripts are to be submitted through Scholastica using the Submit via Scholastica button.
Open Access Procedures
As of Issue no. 2 of Volume 41 (2024), all articles published by the JISRP are open access, with immediate online publication of accepted, finalized papers. Publishing open access ensures your manuscript is freely available to all readers, regardless of membership in the ISRP. Accepted manuscripts will subsequently be consolidated into issues with the full issue published twice per year. All published manuscripts are indexed by EBSCO’s full-text databases. Previously published issues are also accessible to ISRP members/subscribers through our Journal webpage.
Letters to the Editor
The “Letters” section is an open forum for readers to share information, comment and question material published in the JISRP. Letters are not peer reviewed except to exclude obvious errors and to ensure good taste. The Editor reserves the right to edit for length. Anonymous letters will not be published.
Institutional Subscriptions
Subscriptions for larger institutions are available upon request. All requests related to institutional subscriptions must go through the Journal Editor () and the Treasurer () of the Society.
Purchase Options
PDFs of Individual Articles may be purchased for USD 90.00 and Individual issues for USD 140.00. All requests for purchase should be directed to the Treasurer () and Editor ().