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Archives Of Disease In Childhood-fetal And Neonatal Edition

Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal & Neonatal is a BMJ journal that publishes neonatal and paediatric content and provides article-type-specific submission guidance, peer review and editorial policy information, data sharing requirements, ORCID requirements, preprint policy, manuscript transfer options, and hybrid open access publishing options.

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Subject Pediatrics

Impact Factor 3.6

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 1359-2998

eISSN 1468-2052

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Open access fee: 4,370 GBP exclusive of VAT for UK and EU authors; no submission, page or colour figure charges.

Submission Instructions

Archives Of Disease In Childhood-fetal And Neonatal Edition accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required only if research checklists are not applicable. The cover letter must state the reason if research checklists are not applicable.

Abstract An abstract is required for Original Research. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Reports of randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses must include a structured abstract. Original Research abstracts should use the headings Objective, Design, Setting, Patients, Interventions, Main outcome measures, Results, and Conclusions.

Manuscript Original Research articles must not exceed 3000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript should include the research type in the title and use the headings Objective, Design, Setting, Patients, Interventions, Main outcome measures, Results, and Conclusions. Original Research articles must include a distinct key messages section after the abstract with 3–5 sentences under the headings 'What is already known on this topic', 'What this study adds', and 'How this study might affect research, practice or policy'.

References Original Research articles may include up to 40 references.

Figures & Tables Original Research articles may include up to 5 tables or illustrations. Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the submission after the references. Illustrations should be used only when data cannot be expressed clearly in any other way.

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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required for Reviews. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references.

References Reviews may include up to 40 references.

Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.

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Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters.

Manuscript Letter must not exceed 500 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references.

References Letter may include up to 4 references.

Figures & Tables Letter may include up to 2 tables and illustrations.

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Images In Neonatal Medicine

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Manuscript text may include up to 250 words. Submission must take the form of a striking or clinically important image accompanied by text that includes a brief clinical outline and a clear clinical message or learning point.

References Submission may include up to 5 references.

Figures & Tables Up to two images may be submitted simultaneously, but submitting two images requires reducing the word count.

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Guideline

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250–350 words.

Manuscript Guidelines have no fixed word limit and length will be determined by the editor. Guidelines must provide current or evolving neonatal and paediatric clinical practice updates and include consensus statements and guidance to improve clinical decision making. Guideline author groups must include relevant professional groups and parent and/or patient representatives, and the guideline must be developed using a recognised process such as Delphi.

References References have no fixed limit and the number will be determined by the editor.

Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations have no fixed limit and the number will be determined by the editor.

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Recent Publications

Fantoms

Ben J Stenson

10.1136/archdischild-2026-330738

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Can targeting IL-1 mediated inflammation improve outcomes after neonatal hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy?

Diya Patel, Athimalaipet V Ramanan, Ela Chakkarapani

10.1136/archdischild-2025-329808

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Making sense of the evidence: designing randomised controlled trials for preterm infants with high-shunt volume patent ductus arteriosus

Cheryl Battersby, Philip T Levy, Samir Gupta, Willem P de Boode, Souvik Mitra, Patrick J McNamara

10.1136/archdischild-2025-330266

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Prognostic value of haemodynamic and neurophysiological assessments in newborns with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy undergoing whole-body therapeutic hypothermia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of short-term outcomes

Mona Noureldein, Vincent So, Lamia Hayawi, Ayman Saker, Laurent Renesme, Anne Tsampalieros, Nadya Ben Fadel

10.1136/archdischild-2025-329322

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Follow-up of children born very preterm: the need for evidence-based frameworks to drive best practice and standardised care

Jeanie Ling Yoong Cheong, Angela Morgan, Susan R Hintz, Katrina Williams

10.1136/archdischild-2025-330134

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision with review is 56 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used when research checklists are not applicable to the research and the reason must be stated in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access costs 4,370 GBP exclusive of VAT for UK and EU authors. Authors can also publish at no cost under the subscription model. There are no submission, page or colour figure charges.

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Research Topics

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Infant Development and Preterm Care Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Infant Nutrition and Health Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Birth, Development, and Health Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Congenital Heart Disease Studies Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Neonatal and Maternal Infections Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Maternal and fetal healthcare Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders Child and Adolescent Health Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

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