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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  Papers will be accepted provided they meet these criteria and have not been or will not be published elsewhere, in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of the Journal.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.
Manuscript Submission, Production and Format Requirements

Manuscripts must be submitted through the online portal hosted by Scholastica. If you have never submitted through Scholastica, then you will first need to setup a user account. This process is free and simple. By submitting a manuscript to the JISRP, authors agree to open access fees as described below. If you have any questions about the process or suitability of your manuscript please contact the editor by email at JISRPEditor@ISRP.com

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Detailed information on Manuscript Submission, Optional Open Access, Manuscript Production and Format Requirements may be found in the detailed Instructions to Authors.

 Instructions for Authors

Open Access

All articles published by the JISRP are open access, with immediate online publication after acceptance and finalization. Open access fees for publishing in the JISRP are multi-tiered: $1500 for ISRP non-members, $1000 for ISRP members+, and $500 for ISRP student members*. Accepted manuscripts are consolidated into issues that are published twice per year. Manuscripts are indexed when the issue is published.

+ First author and corresponding author must be ISRP members to qualify for member open access rate.

* First author and corresponding author must be ISRP members AND the first author must be a student member OR was a student at the time of authorship AND currently an ISRP member. Proof of student status may be required to qualify for the student rate.

Request to Authors
The author should provide the names and contact information (complete physical and email addresses; telephone number) of as many as three potential reviewers in order to facilitate the peer review process. Co-authors or collaborators within the past three years are ineligible. Also excluded from consideration are individuals who have provided advice or critiques of the submitted manuscript. The editor will consider these individuals in the process of assigning referees.
Letters to the Editor
The “Letters” section is an open forum for readers to comment and question material published in the JISRP. Letters will not be 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 (JISRPeditor@isrp.com) and the Treasurer (treasurer@isrp.com) 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 (treasurer@isrp.com) and Editor (JISRPeditor@isrp.com).