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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Pediatrics is the official flagship journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a peer-reviewed monthly journal in pediatric medicine. It publishes original research and evidence-based articles and includes features such as policy statements, clinical practice guidelines, case reports, commentaries, research articles, review articles, quality reports, and video abstracts.
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Subject
Pediatrics
Impact Factor
6.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
0031-4005
eISSN
1098-4275
Invitation Only
Yes
Cost Range
2 Year Print + Online: $383.00; Member Price: $375.00
Submission Instructions
Pediatrics is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:
Regular Article
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must affirm author responsibility and participation in the work and approval of the manuscript as submitted, and must disclose any use of generative AI tools including the tool name, manufacturer, and how it was used.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured as four paragraphs with boldface headings. Abstract headings must be Objectives or Background and Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 3,000 words or fewer, calculated from the start of the Introduction to the end of the Conclusion. Manuscript must use the standard research sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include “What’s Known on This Subject” and “What This Study Adds” summaries in paragraph form, each limited to 40 words.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be complete, cited in the text, and numbered in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files with legends placed at the end of the main manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main Word document after the references or submitted as separate files. Tables must be created in Microsoft Word and numbered in citation order, and figures must be numbered in citation order.
Health Policy Article
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required and must include authorship responsibility and participation/approval attestations, while disclosures about similar data or AI use are required when applicable. Cover letter must affirm that all authors are responsible for the reported research, participated in the concept and design, analysis and interpretation of data, and drafting or revising of the manuscript, and approved the manuscript as submitted.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be single-spaced and formatted as four paragraphs with boldface headings. Abstract must include Objectives or Background and Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions and policy implications.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 3,000 words or fewer, excluding the title page, contributors statement page, abstract, acknowledgments, references, figures, tables, and multimedia. Manuscript must include a Discussion section containing a subsection headed "Policy implications." A Summary of Policy Implications of no more than 80 words must be included as the last item on the Title Page.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be complete, cited in the text, and numbered in the order in which they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files with legends at the end of the main manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main Word document after the references or submitted as separate files. Tables and figures must be numbered in the order cited in the text, and tables must be created in Microsoft Word.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must affirm exclusive submission to Pediatrics, author responsibility and participation, and manuscript approval as submitted.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 4,000 words or fewer, calculated from the start of the Introduction to the end of the Conclusion. A Contributors Statement Page must follow the Title Page and conclude with a statement that all authors approved the final manuscript as submitted and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be complete, cited in the text, and numbered in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, figure legends must appear at the end of the main manuscript file, and tables must be placed at the end of the main Word document after the references or submitted separately. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited in the text, and tables must include appropriate headers.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must affirm that all authors are responsible for the reported research and that all authors participated in the work and approved the manuscript as submitted.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Context, Objective, Data Sources, Study Selection, Data Extraction, Results, Limitations, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
If generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, their use must be disclosed in the Methods section and Acknowledgments, including the tool name, manufacturer, and how it was used.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be complete, cited in the text, and numbered in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate image files, figure legends must appear at the end of the main manuscript file, and tables must be placed at the end of the main Word document after the references or submitted as separate files. Tables and figures must be numbered in the order cited in the text, and authors must provide separate alt text entries for each table, figure, and other image at the end of the manuscript.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required and must affirm that all authors are responsible for the reported research and participated in the work and approved the manuscript as submitted. Cover letter must affirm that all authors are responsible for the reported research and participated in the work and approved the manuscript as submitted.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
A Contributors Statement Page must follow the Title Page and conclude with a statement that all authors approved the final manuscript as submitted and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
References
References must follow the current AMA Manual of Style. References must be complete, cited in the text, and numbered in the order in which they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate image files, figure legends must appear at the end of the main manuscript Word file, and tables must be placed at the end of the main Word document following the references or submitted as separate files. Tables must be constructed using Microsoft Word and include appropriate headers.
State-Of-The-Art Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must affirm that all authors are responsible for the work and participated in its design, analysis or interpretation, drafting or revision, and approval of the manuscript as submitted.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be unstructured in a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 4,000 words or fewer. Manuscript must include a Contributors Statement Page directly following the Title Page, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments section.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be complete, cited in the text, and numbered in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files with legends at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript after the references or submitted as separate files. Tables and figures must be numbered in the order cited in the text, and alt text for each table, figure, and image must be provided in a separate list at the end of the manuscript.
Research Briefs
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must affirm exclusive submission to Pediatrics, author responsibility and approval, and disclose any similar published data or any generative AI use.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 700 words or fewer. Manuscript must use the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. A Contributors Statement Page must follow the Title Page, and any generative AI use must be reported in the Methods section and in the Acknowledgments section.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in the order in which they appear in the text and must include complete author and title information.
Figures & Tables
A combined total of no more than two tables or figures is allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with legends at the end of the main manuscript file, and tables must be placed at the end of the main Word document after the references or uploaded separately. Tables must be created in Microsoft Word and numbered in citation order, and all tables, figures, and other images must have alt text listed at the end of the manuscript.
Advocacy Case Studies
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must affirm author responsibility and approval of the manuscript, and must disclose any use of similar published data and any generative AI tool use.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured, in a single paragraph, and no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured in a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 3,000 words or fewer. Manuscript must use the sections Introduction, Methods and Process, Outcomes, Lessons Learned, and Conclusions. If generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, their use must be disclosed in the Methods section and the Acknowledgments section.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be complete, cited in the text, and numbered in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, figure legends must appear at the end of the main manuscript file, and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript after the references or submitted as separate files. Tables and figures must be numbered in the order cited in the text, and tables must be created in Microsoft Word rather than as images.
Case Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must affirm author responsibility and approval and must confirm that written consent has been obtained from the parent or guardian.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 1,600 words or fewer. Manuscript must include a section detailing patient presentation, initial diagnosis and outcome, and a discussion with a brief review of the relevant literature and explanation of how the case adds new understanding. Manuscript must confirm that written consent has been obtained from the parent or guardian.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text and must be complete, including authors and titles, with every reference cited in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate image files with legends listed at the end of the main manuscript file, and tables must be placed at the end of the main Word document following the references or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order they are cited in the text.
Quality Report
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must affirm exclusive submission, author responsibility and participation, and approval of the submitted manuscript, and must disclose related overlapping data and any generative AI use when applicable.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 3,000 words or fewer. Manuscript must follow the IMRaD format of Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. A Contributors Statement Page is required after the title page, and any generative AI use must be disclosed in the manuscript.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be complete, cited in the text, and numbered in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, figure legends must appear at the end of the main manuscript file, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript after the references or uploaded separately. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited in the text, tables must be created in Microsoft Word, and authors must provide alt text for all figures and tables.
Recent Publications
Defining Practice Ready: Ensuring Training and Certification Are Designed to Meet Patient Needs
Ariel S. Winn, Meghan O’Connor, Megan Aylor, Kimberly Boland, LaToshia Rouse, Michael D. Fishman, Andrew Dwyer, Suzanne K. Woods, Keith J. Mann, Priyanka Kaul, Michael A. Barone, David A. Turner
10.1542/peds.2026-075959
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Engaging Community to Identify Patient-Centered Lethal Means Safety Outcomes for Youth
Maya Haasz, Rachel Cafferty, Nina Birdsey, Kari Eckert, Jessica Parker, Alexandra Berardi-Bloomfield, Emily Weinberger, Lalit Bajaj, Bethany M. Kwan
10.1542/peds.2025-075084
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Predictors of E-Cigarette Quit Attempts and Cessation in Young Adults
Brian S. Williams, Karin A. Kasza, Andrew Hyland, Michael C. Fiore, Thomas M. Piasecki, Wendy S. Slutske
10.1542/peds.2025-075276
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Pediatric Quality Measures in Developmental Screening and Follow-Up
Genie Han, Jennifer O. Lambert, Christina D. Bethell, Mary L. Leppert, Renée F. Wilson, Erica M. S. Sibinga, Katherine A. Connor, Alaa Ahmed, Troy Gharibani, Eric B. Bass, Julia M. Kim
10.1542/peds.2025-075334
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Pediatric Quality Measures in Vision Screening and Follow-Up
Alaa A. Ahmed, Genie Han, Megan E. Collins, Jennifer O. Lambert, Erica M. S. Sibinga, Katherine A. Connor, Renee F. Wilson, Troy Gharibani, Eric B. Bass, Julia M. Kim
10.1542/peds.2025-075336
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Published monthly.
Reformat to Pediatrics using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It must affirm exclusive submission, that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere, that all authors are responsible for the reported research, and that all authors participated in the work and approved the submitted manuscript. It must also disclose related manuscripts using the same or similar data and any preprint posting. Case reports and diagnostic dilemmas must attest that written consent was obtained when applicable. Use of AI tools in manuscript preparation must be noted in the cover letter.
Reformat to Pediatrics using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
2 Year Print + Online subscription price: $383.00; Member Price: $375.00.
Reformat to Pediatrics using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Child and Adolescent Health
Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
Infant Development and Preterm Care
Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
Healthcare Policy and Management
Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
Respiratory viral infections research
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Infant Nutrition and Health
Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Birth, Development, and Health
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy