Instructions for Authors

Comprehensive guidelines for preparing and submitting pediatric research manuscripts to the journal.

Pediatric Health And Nutrition publishes several article formats, each with specific requirements tailored to its purpose and expected contribution to child health research knowledge and clinical pediatric practice.

Organize original pediatric research manuscripts following standard clinical format. Clear structure enhances readability and facilitates peer review of child health research articles.

• Title page: Concise title (maximum 150 characters), all author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact, word count, and conflict of interest disclosures
• Abstract: Structured format with background, methods, results, and conclusions. Include 4-6 keywords from MeSH for indexing
• Introduction: Background context, research question rationale, and study objectives for pediatric investigation
• Methods: Detailed methodology enabling replication, including participant selection, interventions, laboratory methods, and statistical approaches
• Results: Objective findings without interpretation, organized logically with supporting tables and figures for clinical data
• Discussion: Interpretation of findings, comparison with existing pediatric literature, limitations, and clinical practice implications
• References: Vancouver format throughout manuscript with proper citation of child health research sources

Proper formatting ensures consistent presentation and efficient processing of pediatric manuscripts through the production workflow.

All pediatric research involving children must comply with established ethical standards. Authors bear responsibility for ensuring appropriate approvals and informed consent for clinical child health studies.

• Ethics committee approval with reference numbers for research involving children
• Written parental or guardian consent for all pediatric research participants
• Age-appropriate child assent for older children and adolescents as required
• Child photography requires explicit parental consent and anonymization when appropriate
• Clinical trial registration in public registries before patient enrollment
• Complete conflict of interest disclosure including industry relationships

Pediatric Health And Nutrition requires adherence to appropriate reporting guidelines based on study design. These standards ensure completeness and transparency in clinical child health research reporting.

• CONSORT: Randomized trials evaluating pediatric interventions and treatments
• STROBE: Observational studies of child health outcomes and risk factors
• PRISMA: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of pediatric literature
• STARD: Diagnostic accuracy studies of pediatric tests and biomarkers
• CARE: Case reports with educational value for clinical pediatrics

Submit manuscripts through our online ManuscriptZone system. The platform guides authors through required information and document uploads for pediatric submissions.

All pediatric submissions undergo rigorous peer review by at least two qualified reviewers with relevant expertise in child health medicine. The review process evaluates scientific validity, methodological rigor, originality, and contribution to pediatric knowledge. Authors receive detailed feedback with constructive suggestions for improvement.

When revision is requested, authors should address all reviewer comments systematically with point-by-point responses. Highlight changes in the revised manuscript to facilitate re-review. Revisions are typically due within 30 days for minor and 60 days for major revisions.

Pediatric Health And Nutrition provides ongoing support after publication. Published authors can request citation metrics, altmetric data, and usage statistics for their child health research. The editorial team assists with corrections, author profile updates, and institutional repository integration for long-term accessibility.