Article Processing Timeline
2–6 Days
Typical initial quality and plagiarism check
21–30 Days
Typical peer-review period
45–60 Days
Typical overall processing time
Processing times are indicative and may vary depending on manuscript
type, editorial assessment, reviewer availability, revision requirements,
ethical or technical checks, author response times, and production
requirements.
About the Journal
Overview
The Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the publication of scholarly research, reviews, and clinical studies concerning the health, growth, development, and care of neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The journal provides a scholarly platform for pediatricians, neonatologists, researchers, scientists, and other healthcare professionals to communicate research findings and scientific developments in pediatric and neonatal medicine.
The journal covers a broad range of topics including neonatal physiology, neonatal intensive care, pediatric diseases, congenital anomalies, genetic and metabolic disorders, immunization, pediatric nutrition, maternal-fetal medicine, child development, and other areas relevant to pediatric and neonatal health. It welcomes original research articles, review articles, case reports and studies, short communications, clinical studies, and other scholarly contributions appropriate to the journal's scope.
The Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Sciences also welcomes research addressing child-health challenges, public health initiatives, preventive medicine, community-based care, health disparities, and healthcare delivery for vulnerable pediatric populations.
Manuscripts are considered in accordance with the journal's scope, editorial policies, ethical requirements, author guidelines, and peer-review procedures. The editorial process includes appropriate assessment of manuscript originality, scientific relevance, methodological considerations, ethical compliance, and suitability for publication in the journal.
The journal is committed to responsible scholarly communication, research integrity, transparent editorial practices, accurate publication metadata, and the responsible dissemination of research in pediatric and neonatal science.
Aim and Scope
The Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering research in pediatric and neonatal medicine. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and other relevant contributors to communicate scientific findings, clinical observations, methodological developments, and evidence relevant to the health and care of neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Neonatology & Pediatric Medicine
- Growth, development, and physiology of neonates, infants, and children
- Clinical management of preterm, low-birth-weight, and critically ill neonates
- Pediatric intensive care, neonatal resuscitation, and stabilization procedures
- Respiratory support, cardiovascular monitoring, and neurological assessment in neonates
- Early intervention strategies for at-risk infants and pediatric populations
Pediatric Diseases & Disorders
- Congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, and metabolic diseases in children
- Infectious diseases, immunization, and pediatric infectious epidemiology
- Chronic conditions including asthma, diabetes, pediatric obesity, and pediatric oncology
- Autoimmune, hematological, and rare pediatric disorders
- Early diagnosis, disease progression, and management strategies in children
Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition
- Breastfeeding, formula feeding, and complementary nutrition strategies
- Nutritional interventions for growth, development, and nutritional health
- Malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and pediatric obesity management
- Metabolic disorders, therapeutic diets, and enteral or parenteral nutrition in neonates
- Maternal nutrition and its relationship to neonatal and child health
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
- Neurodevelopmental assessment, early intervention, and cognitive development
- Behavioral disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and mental health in children
- Language, motor, social, and emotional development in infants and children
- Pediatric psychology, family-centered care, and caregiver support
- Learning disabilities, school readiness, and educational interventions
Pediatric Surgery & Interventions
- Neonatal and pediatric surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgery
- Pediatric anesthesiology, perioperative care, and postoperative management
- Pediatric cardiac, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and other specialized interventions
- Therapeutic devices, catheters, implants, and related pediatric technologies
- Pain management, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up in pediatric patients
Translational & Pediatric Research
- Molecular biology, genomics, epigenetics, and other biological approaches in pediatric health
- Biomarkers, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic targets in neonates and children
- Pediatric clinical trials, pharmacology, and drug development
- Personalized and precision medicine approaches in pediatric populations
- Regenerative medicine, stem-cell research, and gene-based approaches where appropriate
Public Health & Policy in Pediatrics
- Epidemiology of childhood diseases, vaccination coverage, and preventive health
- Health policy, pediatric healthcare delivery systems, and global child health initiatives
- Access to care, health disparities, and social determinants of pediatric health
- Child safety, injury prevention, and adolescent health promotion
- Ethical, legal, and societal considerations in pediatric and neonatal care
Emerging & Interdisciplinary Pediatric Topics
- Telemedicine, digital health, and artificial intelligence in pediatric research, diagnosis, and care
- Pediatric environmental health, environmental exposures, and related health risks
- Pediatric pharmacogenomics and novel drug-delivery approaches
- Integration of behavioral, nutritional, and medical approaches in pediatric care
- Global health challenges, disaster preparedness, and neonatal and pediatric emergency care
The journal welcomes original research articles, clinical studies and trials, systematic reviews, review articles, case reports and studies, short communications, methodological contributions, and other scholarly submissions appropriate to its scope.
The journal particularly welcomes research that connects basic science, translational research, clinical practice, public health, and child-health policy, as well as studies addressing significant pediatric and neonatal health questions across different populations and settings.
Through peer review and open-access dissemination, the Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Sciences supports the responsible communication of scientific findings and scholarly knowledge among researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders.
Editorial and Peer-Review Policy
Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Sciences
follows the editorial and peer-review procedures described in the
journal's policies and author guidelines. Manuscripts are assessed
for relevance to the journal's scope, originality, scientific merit,
methodological considerations, ethical compliance, and suitability
for publication.
Key features include:
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Manuscripts are evaluated by appropriate reviewers and/or editors
with relevant subject expertise, according to the journal's
stated peer-review model.
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The applicable peer-review model and reviewer confidentiality
arrangements are described in the journal's policies.
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Editorial assessment considers scientific relevance, originality,
methodological quality, ethical compliance, and alignment with
the journal's scope.
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Manuscripts undergo appropriate originality, plagiarism, and
research-integrity checks before or during the editorial process.
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Final publication decisions are made by the responsible editor
in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and the
outcome of the applicable review process.
Publication Frequency & Format
The journal's publication frequency is
Bi-Annual (Two issues per year).
Accepted articles are made available online in HTML and PDF formats
following completion of the applicable editorial and production processes,
supporting accessible and timely dissemination of published research.
Open Access Policy
Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Sciences
operates under an open-access publishing model. Published content is
freely accessible to readers without subscription or paywall
restrictions, subject to the applicable journal policies and licensing
terms.
Copyright, licensing, and reuse rights are governed by the terms
specified for the journal and individual published content.
Indexing & Archiving
The Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Sciences
seeks to make its published research discoverable through appropriate
scholarly indexing, abstracting, and discovery services. Inclusion in
any external indexing or abstracting service is subject to the
eligibility requirements, evaluation procedures, and acceptance
decisions of the respective service.
The journal is committed to maintaining accurate article metadata,
persistent identifiers, accessible article landing pages, and the
continued availability of published scholarly content.
Information about indexing, abstracting, discovery, and preservation
services is provided on a service-specific basis and is updated when
the relevant status has been established and verified.
Manuscript Submission
Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts through the journal's Online Submission
System (Submit Manuscript).
Manuscripts must adhere to the journal's author guidelines regarding structure, formatting,
referencing style, ethical approvals, and necessary disclosures (such as conflicts of interest
and funding).
Publication Ethics & Integrity
Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Sciences follows internationally recognized standards for publication ethics and research integrity,
which include (but are not limited to):
- Make sure you have ethical approval.
- Ensure that informed consent is obtained where required and protect the confidentiality and privacy of participants and research subjects.
- Declare any conflicts of interest.
- Be transparent about data availability.
- Clarify authorship criteria and the roles of contributors.
- Conduct anti-plagiarism checks.
- Have a clear policy for retraction and correction.
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