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.