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Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal Edition

Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal Edition is an edition of Archives of Disease in Childhood from BMJ and RCPCH, publishing perinatal and neonatal medicine research and reviews.

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Subject Pediatrics
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1359-2998
eISSN 1468-2052
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Processing Charges are levied upon acceptance for fully open access journals.

Submission Instructions

Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & 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, in which case it must state the reason. If research checklists are not applicable, the cover letter must explain why.
Abstract Original Research requires an abstract, with randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses requiring a structured abstract. Structured abstracts for randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses must be no longer than 250 words. The abstract must be structured for randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses. Structured abstracts must use the headings Objective, Design, Setting, Patients, Interventions, Main outcome measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Original Research must be no more than 3000 words excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript should include the research type in the title and present key messages after the abstract as a distinct section. Original Research must include key messages after the abstract using the headings 'What is already known on this topic', 'What this study adds', and 'How this study might affect research, practice or policy' in 3–5 sentences.
References Original Research may include up to 40 references. References must follow BMJ Vancouver style. References must be cited in the main text in numerical order and list the first three authors by last name and initials followed by 'et al' if applicable.
Figures & Tables Original Research may include up to 5 tables or illustrations. Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the submission after the references, with figures uploaded as separate files. Tables should be single spaced.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract may be included for this article type. Abstract may be up to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 3000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript should be arranged with the abstract followed by the main text under appropriate headings and subheadings, then tables, acknowledgments, competing interests, funding and other required statements, and references. Keywords should use Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) descriptors.
References Reviews may include up to 40 references. References must follow BMJ Vancouver style. References must be cited in numerical order, listed in the main text document, include the first three authors followed by et al if applicable, and include the article title and DOI or PubMed ID.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript, and both figures and tables must be cited in numerical order in the main text.
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Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Letter must be no more than 500 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions and references. Keywords should use Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) descriptors.
References Letter may include up to 4 references. References must follow BMJ Vancouver style. References must be cited in the main text in numerical order, and the reference list should list the first three authors by last name and initials followed by "et al" if applicable.
Figures & Tables Letter may include up to 2 tables or illustrations. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends should be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Quality Improvement

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be a maximum of 3000 words excluding references, boxes, tables, and diagrams. Manuscript should be presented in the order of abstract, main text under appropriate headings and subheadings, tables, acknowledgments and other required statements, and references. Keywords should use Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) descriptors.
References Reference list should include 30 to 40 references. References must follow BMJ Vancouver style. References must be cited in the main text in numerical order and list the first three authors by last name and initials followed by 'et al' if applicable.
Figures & Tables Submission should include at least two boxes, tables, and figures, and preferably more. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript, and use of full colour is encouraged.
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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 word limit and length is determined by the editor. Main text should be presented under appropriate headings and subheadings after the abstract. Keywords should use Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) descriptors.
References Guidelines have no reference limit and this is determined by the editor. References must follow BMJ Vancouver style. References must be cited in numerical order, list the first three authors followed by "et al" if applicable, and include author names, article title, and DOI or PubMed ID.
Figures & Tables Guidelines have no table or illustration limit and this is determined by the editor. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends should be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Recent Publications

Complex communication

Jennifer LH Peterson, Michael Stark

10.1136/archdischild-2026-330454
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Academic achievement in children born extremely preterm: a cohort study

Ylva F Kaul, Martin Johansson, Anu Haavisto, Ulrika Ådén, Karin Källén, Thomas Abrahamsson, Aijaz Farooqi, David Ley, Karin Sävman, Andreas Ohlin, Kerstin Hellgren, Fredrik Serenius, Lisa B Thorell

10.1136/archdischild-2025-329756
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Genetic considerations in perinatal stroke

Mahesh Kamate, Thanuja Basavanagowda

10.1136/archdischild-2025-329981
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Selective early medical treatment of the patent ductus arteriosus in extremely low gestational age infants: a pilot randomised controlled trial (SMART-PDA)

Souvik Mitra, Audrey Hebert, Michael P Castaldo, Tim Disher, Walid El-Naggar, Santokh Dhillon, Ziad Alhassen, Jenny Koo, Anup C Katheria, Abbas Hyderi, Kumar Kumaran, Joseph Ting, Aimann Surak, Jillian Larocque, Dawn Pepper, Lisa Hornberger, Marjorie Makoni, Dany E Weisz, Amish Jain, Fabiana Bacchini, Austin J J Cameron-Nola, Tara Hatfield, Jon Dorling, Patrick J McNamara, Lehana Thabane

10.1136/archdischild-2026-330462
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Preterm Noonan syndrome with generalised venolymphatic malformation

Melina Winkler, Nariae Baik-Schneditz, Martin Benesch, Sarah F Jauch, Bernhard Schwaberger

10.1136/archdischild-2026-330661
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used when research checklists are not applicable to the submission; if checklists are not applicable, the reason should be stated in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Processing Charges are levied upon acceptance for fully open access journals.

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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 Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies 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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