The Journal of Pediatrics — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Elsevier BV · ISSN-L 0022-3476
Source-backed journal profile with OpenAlex metadata and links to official submission resources for The Journal of Pediatrics.
This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.
Official links
- Journal homepage
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-journal-of-pediatrics
- Author guidelines
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-journal-of-pediatrics/publ…
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/JPEDS/default.aspx
Catalog scope notes
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. The Journal publishes original work based on standards of excellence and expert peer review. The Journal seeks to publish evidence-based and novel work that is relevant to pediatric clinical medicine, academic medicine, and every aspect of child health. Categories of publications include original articles and brief reports (clinical trials, other clinical investigations, and translational research), medical progress, expert commentary, grand rounds, editorials, summaries of workshops/symposia, “classic” findings on physical examinations, and novel insights and images related to pediatrics. In general, we do not publish animal model studies or preclinical studies without direct relevance to children. Published monthly since 1932, The Journal of Pediatrics continues to promote the latest developments in pediatric medicine, child health, policy, and advocacy. Topics covered include, but are not limited to The Journal of Pediatrics has an open access companion, peer-reviewed journal The Journal of Pediatrics: Clinical Reports. To submit to The Journal of Pediatrics: Clinical Reports visit: https://www.editorialmanager.com/jpedcp/default.aspx Through a rigorous process of evaluation and peer review, The Journal of Pediatrics strives to publish pediatric research of the highest value for a diverse audience of pediatric healthcare professionals: academic general and subspecialty physicians and clinicians, researchers, educators, practicing and general pediatricians, nurse practitioners/physician assistants, hospitalists, residents, fellows, and others. The Journal seeks to embody the broad and diverse academic community and content of today’s children’s health in an effort to inform immediate care decisions, deepen knowledge, and advance further scientific discovery that improves the quality of care and the health of infants, children, and adolescents.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.