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The Journal of Pediatrics

The Journal of Pediatrics is an international peer-reviewed journal that advances pediatric research and serves as a practical guide for pediatricians who manage health and diagnose and treat disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. It publishes original articles, brief clinical and laboratory case reports, medical progress, expert commentary, grand rounds, editorials, physical examinations, and clinical and academic pediatric medicine content related to child health. Published monthly since 1932, the journal focuses on developments in pediatric medicine, child health, policy, and advocacy.

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Subject Pediatrics
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-3476
eISSN 1097-6833
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 4510 excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

The Journal of Pediatrics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required only to disclose prior publication as an abstract or electronic preprint. The cover letter must disclose prior publication as an abstract or an electronic preprint.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be less than 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objective(s), Study design, Results, and Conclusion(s).
Manuscript The manuscript must be no more than 4,000 words, including the title page and abstract and excluding references, tables, and figures. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings, and Original Articles should not include a Conclusion section following the Discussion. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, a separate acknowledgements section directly before the references, a list of abbreviations and acronyms used more than 3 times, and if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration section placed before the references.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in the reference list in order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 authors must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include no more than 8 combined tables and figures. Tables must be included as editable text and figures must be uploaded as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables and figures must be cited and numbered in the order of appearance, each must include a caption, and tables or figures must not duplicate data described in the text.
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Medical Progress

Cover Letter Cover letter should disclose prior publication as an abstract or an electronic preprint. Cover letter should disclose prior publication as an abstract or an electronic preprint.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript Medical Progress manuscripts must be no more than 4,000 words, including the title page and excluding references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, a list of abbreviations and acronyms used more than 3 times, acknowledgements in a separate section before the references, a competing interests declaration via the declarations tool, and an AI-use declaration in a new section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in numerical order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 authors should be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A brief unstructured abstract is required for Brief Reports. Abstract must be fewer than 50 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 2,000 words, including the title page and abstract but excluding references. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, a list of abbreviations and acronyms used more than 3 times, an acknowledgements section before the references, a completed declarations tool with any generative AI statement placed in a new section before the references, and Brief Reports must not separate content into online appendices.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited by number in square brackets in the text and listed in numerical order, with the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include no more than 4 combined tables and figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Insights And Images

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript text must be no more than 450 words, excluding the title page, references, and at least 1 figure for print consideration. Manuscript must have a title. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement in a section placed before the references list.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited by number in square brackets in the text and listed in numerical order, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Submission must include at least 1 figure for print consideration. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure or table must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively with a caption.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover letter is required only to disclose prior publication as an abstract or electronic preprint. Cover letter must disclose prior publication as an abstract or electronic preprint.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 400 words. Letter must pertain to papers published in the journal within the past year or to related topics. Title page must include a unique title and complete contact information for the author or authors, and the manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, any required declarations section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, and an acknowledgements section directly before the reference list.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited by number in square brackets in the text, listed in numerical order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in the order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 3 days from submission to first decision and 4 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

Authors should disclose prior publication as an abstract or an electronic preprint in the cover letter.

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Research Topics

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Child and Adolescent Health Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Infant Development and Preterm Care Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Congenital Heart Disease Studies Infant Nutrition and Health Birth, Development, and Health Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Respiratory viral infections research Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Educational Robotics and Engineering Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

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