Focus
Scientific Journal of Pediatrics (SJPed) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to all areas of pediatrics and child health. Its primary aim is to disseminate high-quality, ethically sound clinical, epidemiological, and translational research that advances the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting infants, children, and adolescents, with particular attention to challenges relevant to low- and middle-income countries.
Scope
The journal's scope is comprehensive and spans general pediatrics and all of its subspecialties. SJPed welcomes original research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and case reports across, but not limited to, the following areas:
| Area | Scope includes |
|---|---|
| Neonatology & Perinatal Medicine | Care of the newborn and the perinatal period |
| Pediatric Infectious Diseases | Infectious diseases of infancy, childhood & adolescence |
| Immunization & Vaccinology | Vaccines, immunization programmes & vaccine safety |
| Nutrition, Growth & Development | Child nutrition, growth & development |
| Pediatric Neurology | Disorders of the developing nervous system |
| Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Pediatrics | Neurodevelopment, behaviour & learning |
| Pediatric Pulmonology | Respiratory disorders of childhood |
| Pediatric Cardiology | Congenital & acquired heart disease |
| Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Digestive, liver & nutritional disorders |
| Pediatric Nephrology | Kidney, urinary tract & electrolyte disorders |
| Pediatric Hematology–Oncology | Blood disorders & childhood cancers |
| Pediatric Endocrinology | Hormonal, growth & metabolic disorders |
| Pediatric Dermatology | Skin disorders of childhood |
| Child Public Health | Child public health & social determinants of health |
| Basic & Translational Science | Mechanistic & translational science underpinning pediatric disease |
Article Types
| Type | What it is |
|---|---|
| Original Articles | Original clinical, epidemiological, or laboratory research (IMRAD) |
| Systematic Reviews & Meta-analyses | Reported per PRISMA — the only review type SJPed considers |
| Case Reports & Case Series | Instructive clinical cases (per CARE, with patient consent) |
| Brief Communications / Short Reports | Concise reports of preliminary findings or focused observations |
| Clinical Images in Pediatrics | Instructive clinical/diagnostic images with concise teaching commentary |
| Letters to the Editor | Scholarly correspondence on published work or topical issues |
| Editorials | Normally invited |
A downloadable template is provided for each article type. In line with its commitment to methodological rigour, SJPed does not consider narrative (non-systematic) literature reviews; review articles are accepted only as systematic reviews, with or without meta-analysis, reported according to PRISMA. There is no fixed limit on manuscript length or on the number of tables and figures; authors should aim for clarity and avoid unnecessary repetition.
Scientific Journal of Pediatrics (SJPed)
Phlox Institute: Indonesian Medical Research Organization
Jl. Sirnaraga, 8 Ilir, Ilir Timur III, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
E-mail: editor.sjped@gmail.com · Phone: +62 877-8809-0173 · e-ISSN 3025-6224
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