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Guide for Authors
General Information
Duplicate/Prior/Overlapping
Publication
Authorship Criteria
Ethical Approval
of Studies
Clinical Trials Registration
Conflict
of Interest/Disclosure Policy
Online Resources for Authors
Preparation
of Manuscripts
General Manuscript Information
Letter
of Submission
Potential Reviewers
Title Page
Drug Nomenclature
Laboratory Values
References
Examples of references
EndNote
Tables
Figure Legends
Illustrations
Multi-Media
Files
Permissions
Abbreviations
Article Types
Original Articles
Clinical
and Laboratory Observations
Insights
Rediscovering
the Physical Exam
Letters to the Editor
Medical
Progress
Invited Commentaries
Grand Rounds
AMSPDC Section
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Supplements
Guidelines for Reviewers
Books for Review
Decisions
Inquiries
Regarding Decisions
Release to Media/Embargo Policy
Public
Access Policy Mandate
Retraction Guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
Checklist for Manuscripts
EDITOR
William F. Balistreri,
MD
The Journal of Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave, MLC 3021
Cincinnati, OH
45229-3039
Monica L. Helton, Managing Editor
Phone: 513-636-7140; Fax: 513-636-7141
journal.pediatrics@cchmc.org
 http://ees.elsevier.com/jpeds/
PUBLISHER
Elsevier Inc.
1600 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1800
Philadelphia,
PA 19103
Deborah Stone, Journal Manager
Phone: (215) 239 3406; Fax: (215) 239 3388
d.stone@elsevier.com
Editorial Policies
General Information
The Journal of Pediatrics
publishes publishes Original Research Articles, Clinical and Laboratory
Observations (case reports), reviews of Medical Progress in pediatrics and related
fields, Grand Rounds (clinicopathologic conferences [CPC] or didactic discussions), Invited
Commentaries, Special Articles, Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs,
Inc. (AMSPDC) commentaries, Insights, Letters to the
Editor, and Supplements.
Duplicate/Prior/Overlapping
Publication or Submission
Manuscripts are accepted for review with the stipulation that they are submitted solely
to The Journal of Pediatrics. The Journal will not consider for review manuscripts that have been published elsewhere, even
if in another language, manuscripts that are being considered by another publication, are in press, or will be published or submitted
elsewhere. Although poster presentations and abstracts are not considered duplicate publication, they should be stated in the initial
letter of submission.
If any part of a manuscript by the same author(s) contains any information that was previously published, is
in press, or is under consideration by another publication, a reprint of the previous article or a copy of the other manuscript must
be submitted to the Editor at the point of submission, with a justification or explanation by the authors of any potential overlap or
duplication.
The Editors are disinclined to publish more than one paper arising from the study of the same patient population. Please
combine papers from the same study whenever possible. If you are unable to combine the papers, a reprint of the other article(s) or a
copy of the other manuscript(s) must be submitted to the Editor at the point of submission, with a justification or explanation by the
authors as to why the papers could not be combined.
If the Editor is made aware of such overlapping or duplicate manuscripts that
have not been disclosed by the authors, a written explanation will be requested. If, in the judgment of the Editor, the explanation is
inadequate, the submission will be rejected. If there is no disclosure, an appropriate official of the primary author's academic institution
will be notified.
Authorship Criteria
As a condition of authorship, all authors
must have seen and approved the submission of the manuscript and be willing to take responsibility for the entire manuscript. Multi-authored
manuscripts should have a declaration of each author's contributions in the letter of submission. If there are concerns about how all
persons listed as authors meet the criteria for authorship according to the "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical
Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication" available at www.icmje.org,
we will request further information from the corresponding author and, if necessary, request written documentation of each person's work
on the report.
The names, along with any conflicts if interest, funding sources, and industry-relation, of persons who have contributed
substantially to a study but who do not fulfill the criteria for authorship are to be listed in the Acknowledgment section, published
in the print and/or online version of The Journal of Pediatrics. This section should include individuals who provided any writing,
editorial, statistical assistance, etc.
If the byline includes the name of a study group, a list of all members of the study group
must be provided and would be published in the online version of The Journal. All authors of a submitted manuscript must sign a form
declaring that they meet the criteria for authorship according to www.icmje.org,
approve the most recent submitted version of the manuscript, and take full responsibility for the manuscript. This form will be sent
to the corresponding author when the Editors reach a decision that the manuscript may be potentially publishable. An explanation for
adding, removing, or changing the order of an author(s) must be provided with direct verification from the added/removed author(s).
Ethical Approval of Studies, Informed Consent, and Identifying Details
Studies
on patients or volunteers require ethics committee and/or independent review board (IRB) approval, which should be documented in the
Methods section of the paper. If this study was not approved by the appropriate ethics committee or IRB, include a statement as to why
it was exempt.
Manuscripts describing research involving human subjects should indicate that written informed consent was obtained
from the parents or guardians of the children who served as subjects of the investigation and, when appropriate, from the subjects themselves.
In the event that either the Editors or the reviewers question the propriety of the human investigation with respect to the risk to the
subjects or to the means by which informed consent was obtained, The Journal of Pediatrics may request more detailed information
about the safeguards employed and the procedures used to obtain informed consent. Copies of the minutes of the committees that reviewed
and approved the research also may be requested. Authors should verify compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability
Act of 1996 (HIPAA) prior to submission.
Patients have a right to privacy. Therefore identifying information, including patients'
images, names, initials, or hospital numbers, should not be included in videos, recordings, written descriptions, photographs, and pedigrees
unless the information is essential for scientific purposes and you have obtained written informed consent for publication in print and
electronic form from the patient (or parent, guardian, or next of kin where applicable). If such consent is made subject to any conditions,
Elsevier must be made aware of all such conditions. Written consents must be provided to Elsevier on request.
Even where consent
has been given, identifying details should be omitted if they are not essential. If identifying characteristics are altered to protect
anonymity, such as in genetic pedigrees, authors should provide assurance that alterations do not distort scientific meaning and editors
should so note.
If such consent has not been obtained, personal details of patients included in any part of the paper and in any supplementary
materials (including all illustrations and videos) must be removed before submission.
Clinical Trials
Registration
Although currently not required for submission or publication, the Editors encourage registration of
clinical trials in an appropriate registry. Provide the site of the registry and the registration number in the letter of submission
and on the title page; this information may be published. Please see the guidelines for registering clinical trials at http://www.icmje.org/#clin_trials"target="_blank
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest/Disclosure
Policy
According to the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME):
"...a conflict of interest (competing interest) is some fact known to a participant in the publication
process that if revealed later, would make a reasonable reader feel misled or deceived (or an author, reviewer, or editor feel defensive).
Conflicts of interest may influence the judgment of authors, reviewers, and editors; these conflicts often are not immediately apparent
to others. They may be personal, commercial, political, academic, or financial. Financial interests may include employment, research
funding (received or pending), stock or share ownership, patents, payment for lectures or travel, consultancies, nonfinancial support,
or any fiduciary interest in the company. The perception of a conflict of interest is nearly as important as an actual conflict, since
both erode trust."
Authors are required to disclose on the title page of the initial manuscript any potential, perceived, or
real conflict of interest. Authors must describe the role of the study sponsor(s), if any, in 1) study design; 2) the collection, analysis,
and interpretation of data; 3) the writing of the report; and 4) the decision to submit the manuscript for publication. Authors should
include statements even when the sponsor had no involvement in the above matters. Authors should also state who wrote the first draft
of the manuscript and whether an honorarium, grant, or other form of payment was given to anyone to produce the manuscript. If the manuscript
is accepted for publication, the disclosure statements may be published.
Online Resources for Authors
A list of online resources that may be beneficial to English speaking and non-native English speaking authors is available by clicking
here.
Preparation
of Manuscripts
General Information
Manuscripts are to be submitted via the Elsevier Editorial System (EES),
the electronic submission website at http://ees.elsevier.com/jpeds.
Authors should review carefully the Authors' Tutorial for the system at http://ees.elsevier.com/eeshelp/EES_Author_Tutorial.html . Manuscripts must adhere to standard layout and length guidelines, outlined below. After submission,
the corresponding author can log onto EES to view the status of the manuscript. All accepted manuscripts are subject to editorial revision
and shortening. Authors should avoid redundancy between sections of text and between illustrations and text. Due to page limitations,
the Editors may decide that figures, appendices, tables, acknowledgments, and other material be published in the online version of The
Journal and referenced in the print edition.
Letter of Submission
A letter
of submission must accompany all submissions and provide the following information in accordance with the "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts
Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication" available at http://www.icmje.org
- Disclosure of any prior publications or submissions with any overlapping information including Methods; a copy of the work(s)
must be provided; or a statement that there are no prior publications or submissions with any overlapping information;
- A
statement that the work is not and will not be submitted to any other journal while under consideration by The Journal of Pediatrics;
- A statement of any potential conflict of interest, real or perceived, the role of the study sponsor, and additional disclosures,
if any; this must also appear on the title page;
- A statement that each author listed on the manuscript has seen and approved
the submission of this version of the manuscript and takes full responsibility for the manuscript; if more than 6 authors, an explanation
of the contributions of each author must be provided.
Potential Reviewers
To assist with a prompt, fair review process, authors should provide in the letter of submission the names, complete addresses,
fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of 5 to 7 potential reviewers who have the appropriate expertise to evaluate the manuscript. Failure
to provide 5 to 7 potential reviewers may result in delays in the processing of your manuscript. Authors may also provide the names of
persons who should not be asked to review the manuscript. Ultimately, the Editors reserve the right to choose reviewers.
Title
Page
The title page should include authors' full names and highest academic degrees; departmental and institutional
affiliations of each author; and sources of financial assistance or potential conflicts of interest, if any (see Conflicts
of Interest/Disclosure Policy). Listed authors should include only those individuals who have made a significant, creative
contribution to the manuscript as defined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (www.icmje.org);
a list of more than 6 authors must be justified to the Editors in the letter of submission. One author must be designated as the correspondent,
with complete address, business telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address. The corresponding author is responsible for communicating
with the Editorial Office and all other co-authors. Proofs and order forms for reprints will be sent to the corresponding author if the
manuscript is published. Include a list of key words not in the title. Trade names of drugs and other products must not appear in the
article title.
Drug Nomenclature
Drugs should be described in both the United
States Adopted Name (USAN) and International Nonproprietary Name (INN) nomenclature. At first usage (once in the Abstract and once in
the Methods section), cite the USAN, with the INN and manufacturer name in parentheses; subsequent appearances should use the USAN only.
Trade names of drugs and other products must not appear in the article title. The trade name may appear once in the abstract and once
in the Introduction or Methods section; all other mention of the product must be in the form of the generic name.
Laboratory
Values
Laboratory values should be described in metric mass units. The International System of Units (SI units)
can be provided in parentheses immediately after metric units. Conversion tables are available (see JAMA 1986; 255:2329-39 or Ann Intern
Med 1987; 106:114-29).
References
References must be numbered according to
order of appearance in the text and use superscript or parenthesized numbers in the text. For reference style, follow the format set
forth in "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals" ( http://www.icmje.org/ ), with journal
abbreviations according to Cumulated Index Medicus. If the reference is to an abstract, letter, or editorial, place the appropriate term
in brackets after the title.
Examples of references
(if 6 or fewer authors or editors,
list all; if 7 or more, list first 6 and add et al):
For journal articles
Kramarz P, DeStefano F, Gargiullo PM, Chen RT,
Lieu TA, Davis RL, et al. Does influenza vaccination prevent asthma exacerbations in children? J Pediatr 2001; 138:306-10.
Cozzi
F, Morini F. Possible mechanisms of pacifier protection against SIDS [letter]. J Pediatr 2001;138:783.
For Articles in Press
(online)
Hellems MA, Gurka KK, Hayden GF. A review of The Journal of Pediatrics: The first 75 years. J Pediatr (2008).
doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.08.049.
For books
Rosenstein BJ, Fosarelli PD. Pediatric pearls: the handbook of practical
pediatrics. 3rd ed. St Louis: Mosby; 1997.
Virginia Law Foundation. The medical and legal implications of AIDS. Charlottesville (VA):
The Foundation; 1987.
For chapters in books
Neufeld EF, Muenzer J. The mucopolysaccharidoses. In: Scriver CR, Beaudet
AL, Sly WS, et al, eds. The metabolic and molecular bases of inherited diseases. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2001. p. 3421-52.
For
websites
American Medical Association [homepage on the Internet]. Chicago: The Association; c1995-2002 [updated 2001 Aug 23;
cited 2002 Aug 12]. AMA Office of Group Practice Liaison; [about 2 screens]. Available from: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/1736.html
EndNote
If using EndNote, The Journal of Pediatrics' output style can be found
by typing "Journal of Pediatrics" into the Publication Name field. Please be sure to double-space the Reference section.
Tables
Tables are to be uploaded into EES as separate documents, formatted in .doc or .xls. A concise title should be supplied for each. Tables
should be self-explanatory and should supplement, not duplicate the text. If a table or any data therein have been previously published,
a footnote must give full credit to the original source. (See Permissions).
Figure
Legends
Each illustration must be provided with a legend. Legends should be double-spaced on a separate page within
the main document file following the references page. If an illustration has been previously published, the legend must give full credit
to the original source. (See Permissions).
Illustrations
A reasonable number of black and white illustrations will be reproduced at no cost to the authors, but the Editors retain the right
to edit or delete illustrations and tables for the sake of brevity (See Article Type). Figure
legends must be separate from the figures. (See Figure Legends) Each figure must be uploaded
into EES as a separate file.
All illustrations must be clear and legible. Patterns or shadings must be distinguishable from each
other and dark enough for reproduction. Lines, symbols, and letters must be smooth and complete. Illustrations may be original drawings
in black ink with typographic lettering; typewritten or freehand lettering is unacceptable. The integrity of scientific images (e.g.
gels, micrographs, etc.) must be maintained in figures submitted to The Journal (see JAMA's policy on Image Integrity: http://jama.ama-assn.org/misc/ifora.dtl#ImageIntegrity).
Color illustrations are acceptable. Note that the colors must be dark enough and of sufficient contrast for reproduction.
Fluorescent colors do not reproduce well. Avoid using color descriptors in the figure legends. Authors are expected to pay the extra
cost associated with reproduction of color illustrations in the print version of The Journal of Pediatrics. After final acceptance
the publisher will contact authors with pricing and instructions for payment. If the Editors determine that color illustrations will
be clear in black and white, the illustrations can be published in blackand white in the print version and in color in the online version
at no cost to the authors.
All images should be at least 5 inches wide. Images may be provided in a variety of formats, preferably
.tif, .eps, or .jpg. Line art (black lines on a white background) must be created at 1000 dpi. Combination line art (e.g. line art with
gray fill patterns) must be created at 1200 dpi. Black and white or color photographs must be created at 300 dpi. For complete instructions,
please go to http://ees.elsevier.com/jpeds/ and click on Artwork
Guidelines If you are unable to upload illustrations into EES, please go to http://ees.elsevier.com/jpeds/
and click on
Help
to contact EES Technical Support
Multi-Media Files
In addition, short movie, animation,
or audio files can be published in the online version of The Journal; a reference to the electronic material would appear in
the print version. Each file should be uploaded into EES as an "e-component." For specifications for these types of files, please go
to http://ees.elsevier.com/jpeds/ and click on Artwork
Guidelines.
Permissions
Direct quotations, tables, or illustrations,
even if modified, that have appeared in copyrighted material must be accompanied by written permission for their use from the copyright
owner and original authors along with complete information as to source. For further information on how to obtain permission, please
go to www.jpeds.com and click on
Permission to Reuse
.
Written
permission from the patient, or parent or guardian of a minor child, is required for publication of photographs or other images that
include the upper portion of the face; black bars over the eyes are not sufficient. Patient initials should not be used anywhere in the
text, tables, or figures.
Articles appear in both the print and online versions of The Journal of Pediatrics, and wording
of the letter must specify permission in all forms and media.
Abbreviations
Complex terms used frequently in the manuscript may be abbreviated. Abbreviations are placed in parentheses at first use in the abstract
and again at first use in the text. The manuscript should include a list of all abbreviations used.
Article
Types
Original Articles
Full-length manuscripts for the Original
Articles section of The Journal of Pediatrics must include a structured abstract of less than 200 words, to appear after the title page,
in the general outline described by the Ad Hoc Working Group for Critical Appraisal of the Medical Literature (Ann Intern Med 1987; 106:598-604
and 1990; 113:69-76). The abstract must contain the following headings: Objective(s), Study design, Results, and Conclusion(s). The objective(s)
reflects the purpose of the study, that is, the hypothesis that is being tested or the question being asked. The study design should
include the type of study, the setting for the study, the subjects (number and type), the treatment or intervention, principal outcomes
measured, and the type of statistical analysis. The results section should include the outcome of the study and statistical significance
if appropriate. The conclusion(s) states the significance of the results.
Original research articles should not exceed 6 published
pages (about 18 double-spaced manuscript pages, including the title page, references, figures, and tables). Failure to comply with length
restrictions may result in a delay in the processing of your paper. The following length targets are recommended for Original Articles:
Structured Abstract: less than 200
Introduction: 1 page
Methods: 2-3 pages
Results: 2-3 pages
Discussion: 3-5 pages
Graphics: 4 Tables + Figures total for OA
References: 30
Clinical and Laboratory Observations
Clinical and Laboratory Observations ("Case Reports") should not exceed 3 published pages (about 9 manuscript pages, including the
title page, references, figures, and tables); the text should be less than 1000 words with a brief, unstructured abstract of less than
50 words. A combined total of 2 illustrations and tables and approximately 10 references are recommended.
Insights
Submissions to the Insights section of The Journal of Pediatrics should succinctly illustrate clinical problems or solutions
of interest to readers and must fit on one published page. At least one publishable figure is required; however, captioned photographs,
brief anecdotes or analyses, cartoons, short movie, animation, audio files, and supplemental figures (see Illustrations)
are welcome. All material must be original, and a fresh, useful insight must be offered. Text must be less than 300 words and is subject
to shortening if the text and figure(s) do not fit on one published page. All references will be published in the online version of The
Journal. Additional figure(s) may be placed in the online version of The Journal if the piece exceeds one published page.
Original, signed, written permission from the patient, or parent or guardian of a minor child, is required for publication of recognizable
images in all forms and media. (See Permissions) Authors will be required to sign a standard
copyright transfer agreement; therefore, all submissions must have a title. Submissions will undergo review by the Editors, and their
decision to accept or reject will be final.
Rediscovering the Physical Exam
Submissions to the Rediscovering the Physical Exam section of The Journal of Pediatrics should succinctly illustrate "typical"
physical examinations features-both normal findings as well as classic features of disease. This section will utilize descriptive text
and well-illustrated examples and must fit on 1-2 published pages. At least one publishable figure is required; however, captioned photographs,
brief anecdotes or analyses, cartoons, short movie, animation, audio files, and supplemental figures (see Illustrations)
are strongly encouraged. Text is subject to shortening if the text and figure(s) do not fit on 1-2 published pages. All references will
be published in the online version of The Journal. Additional figure(s) may be placed in the online version of The Journal if the piece
exceeds 1-2 published pages; a reference to the electronic material will appear in the print version. Original, signed, written permission
from the patient, or parent or guardian of a minor child, is required for publication of recognizable images in all forms and media.
(See Permissions) Authors will be required to sign a standard copyright transfer agreement;
therefore, all submissions must have a title. Submissions will undergo review by the Editors, and their decision to accept or reject
will be final.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor should pertain
to papers published in The Journal of Pediatrics within the past year or to related topics and should not exceed 300 words.
Provide a unique title for the Letter on the title page with complete contact information for the author(s). Double-space the text of
the Letter. References, including reference to the pertinent article(s) in The Journal, should conform to style for manuscripts
(see References).
Medical Progress
Authors who wish to propose a review article for the Medical Progress section should e-mail a proposal letter and outline to the Editors
for approval before submitting the full manuscript. Medical Progress articles should focus on the latest advancements in rapidly
changing fields. Practical guidelines, diagnostic algorithms, commentary of case management issues, and articles involving outcomes research
may be appropriate for this section. Authors are encouraged to interpret cited works, which should lead to logical conclusions and recommendations.
It is understood that some of these conclusions and recommendations will necessarily be tentative, but, if labeled clearly as such, are
an essential part of the process. Medical Progress manuscripts should be less than 5 published pages (about 15 manuscript pages, including
the title page, references, figures, and tables).
Invited Commentaries
Commentaries
are generally invited only. Authors who wish to propose a Commentary should e-mail a proposal letter and outline to the Editors for approval before submitting the full manuscript. Commentaries should serve as a forum for governmental health policies, economic issues,
medical/scientific ethics, psychosocial issues, and international health, particularly in the developed world.
Grand
Rounds
Authors who wish to propose a manuscript for the Grand Rounds section should e-mail a proposal letter and
outline to the Editors for approval before submitting the full manuscript. Grand Rounds manuscripts should be informative and
timely for the physician, containing up-to-date, but not necessarily new, unpublished data. Often these manuscripts will be reviews of
topics of current interest, similar to Grand Rounds at a major academic center. Aspects such as innovative clinical management, new diagnostic
techniques, and pathologic mechanisms should be stressed. Manuscripts for the Grand Rounds section may be prepared in traditional clinicopathologic
conference (CPC) style or as a didactic discussion. Grand Rounds manuscripts should be less than 5½ published pages (about 16
manuscript pages, including the title page, references, figures, and tables).
AMSPDC Section
Pages of The Journal of Pediatrics are reserved for the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc. (AMSPDC),
which is solely responsible for their content. Authors interested in submitting to this section should contact AMSPDC directly. All other
manuscripts must be submitted as detailed above by each article type.
- Paul H. Dworkin, M.D.
Administration
Connecticut
Children's Medical Center
282 Washington St.
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel: (860)545 8566
E-mail: pdworkin@ccmckids.org
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Announcements of scheduled meetings,
symposia, or postgraduate courses of interest to the pediatric readership may be sent to the Editorial Office via e-mail for consideration
at least 2 months in advance of the meeting date or deadline. News items of general interest to pediatricians and related specialists
will also be considered. Approved Announcements will be published in the online version of The Journal of Pediatrics. The
Journal requests a reciprocal posting back to www.jpeds.com;
however, the organization's decision to link to The Journal's website will not be a barrier to The Journal's willingness
to post this Announcement or Event.
Submissions for the Announcements and Upcoming Events section must include the following information
(* = required):
Event Title *
Dates *
Host/Organizer/Sponsor *
Location *
Webpage *
Supplements
The Journal of Pediatrics publishes funded supplements after approval and review by the Editorial Office. Initial inquiries
and proposals for supplements should be directed to
- Brian Jenkins, Senior Supplements Editor
Elsevier Supplements Department
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Tel: (212)462 1924
Fax: (212)462 1935
E-mail: b.jenkins@elsevier.com
Guidelines for Reviewers
By becoming familiar with the Guidelines for
Reviewers, authors can write their manuscripts based on the criteria by which the reports will be judged. In an effort to provide authors
with detailed requirements and expectations that may increase the potential for acceptance, The Journal of Pediatrics' Guidelines
for Reviewers can be accessed by clicking here.
Books for Review
The Journal of Pediatrics does not publish book
reviews. Books sent to the Editor will not be returned.
Decisions
Authors will
receive e-mail notification from the Editorial Office of The Journal of Pediatrics after a decision has been made. All accepted
manuscripts are subject to editorial revision and shortening. Authors should avoid redundancy between sections of text and between illustrations
and text. Due to page limitations, the Editors may decide that figures, appendices, tables, acknowledgments, and other material will
be published in the online version of The Journal and referenced in the print edition.
Inquiries
Regarding Decisions
All inquiries concerning manuscript decisions should be in writing from the designated corresponding
author (journal.pediatrics@cchmc.org). The complete manuscript file will be forwarded to the appropriate Editor for
response to the inquiry. The Editors are not available for telephone calls regarding decisions.
Release
to Media/Embargo Policy
It is a violation of the copyright agreement to disclose the findings of an accepted manuscript
to the media or the public before publication in The Journal of Pediatrics. Information in the manuscript may be announced when
it is published on The Journal's website. Please notify the Editorial Office if your institution anticipates writing and distributing
a press release regarding an accepted article.
Public Access Policy Mandate
As of April 7, 2008, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a revision to its Public Access Policy for accepted manuscripts
receiving NIH funding. Please see Elsevier's NIH Policy Statement for details ( http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/authors.authors/nihauthorrequest
). Additional funding body agreements and policies can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/authorsview.authors/fundingbodyagreements
.
Retraction Guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
The
retraction guidelines published by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) can be found at http://publicationethics.org/files/u661/Retractions_COPE_gline_final_3_Sept_09__2_.pdf
Checklist for Manuscripts
• Review Guide for Authors and instructions
for submitting manuscripts through Elsevier Editorial System (EES), the electronic submission website at http://ees.elsevier.com/jpeds
• Letter of submission
-
- Names and complete contact information for
5-7 suggested reviewers
- Disclosure of any prior publications or submissions with any overlapping information, including Methods;
a copy of the work(s) must be provided -OR- A statement that there are no prior publications or submissions with any overlapping information;
- A statement that the work is not and will not be submitted to any other journal while under consideration by The Journal
of Pediatrics;
- A statement of any potential conflict of interest, real or perceived;
this includes a description of the role of the study sponsor(s), if any, in 1) study design; 2) the collection, analysis, and interpretation
of data; 3) the writing of the report; and 4) the decision to submit the paper for publication. Include statements even when the sponsor
had no involvement in the above matters. Also state who wrote the first draft of the manuscript and whether an honorarium, grant, or
other form of payment was given to anyone to produce the manuscript. This information must also appear on the title page;
-
A statement that each author listed on the manuscript has seen and approved the submission of this version of the manuscript and takes
full responsibility for the manuscript; if more than 6 authors, an explanation of the contributions of each author must be provided (See
Authorship Criteria).
• Title page
- o Title of article;
o Full name(s), academic degrees, and affiliations of authors;
o Name, address, e-mail address,
telephone and fax numbers of corresponding author;
o Name of reprint request author or notation of no reprints;
o List of key
words not in the title;
o Source of funding and conflict of interest statement, if applicable;
• Abstract (double-spaced),
structured (less than 200 words) for Original Article or unstructured (50 words) for Clinical
and Laboratory Observations
• Article proper (double-spaced), including
- o List of abbreviations
(double-spaced)
o References (double-spaced), on a separate page
o Figure
legends (double-spaced), on a separate page
• Tables including
title (double-spaced), each on a separate page, saved as a separate file
• IIllustrations,
each saved as a separate file; saved and uploaded as a separate file
• Letter(s) of permission
to reproduce previously published material in all forms and media-must be mailed or scanned and e-mailed
• Letters of permission
to publish patient photographs in all forms and media-must be mailed or scanned and e-mailed
• Copies of prior
and/or in press publications
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