About the International Journal of Neonatology
Advancing evidence-based neonatal science through rigorous peer review, rapid dissemination, and open access to critical research improving newborn health, safety, and outcomes.
Transforming Neonatal Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Care
The International Journal of Neonatology (IJNE) (ISSN 2998-4785) is a peer-reviewed, open access publication dedicated to advancing clinical and translational knowledge that improves neonatal health and outcomes. Our mission is to provide a rigorous platform for clinicians and researchers addressing neonatal care, perinatal outcomes, and evidence-based practices across the transition from delivery to early postnatal life.
IJNE publishes original research, systematic reviews, and methodological innovations that illuminate the biological foundations of neonatal development. We focus on clinically relevant evidence, translational research, and quality improvement that reduces neonatal morbidity and improves care pathways. By connecting perinatal care with neonatal practice, we support research that informs evidence-based approaches to optimizing newborn health outcomes.
Scientific Rigor
Every manuscript undergoes expert peer review by specialists in neonatology, perinatal medicine, and pediatric subspecialties to ensure methodological excellence and reproducibility.
Rapid Dissemination
Efficient editorial workflows accelerate time-to-publication without compromising quality, enabling researchers to share discoveries that advance neonatal science promptly.
Open Access Impact
All content is published under Creative Commons licensing, ensuring unrestricted global access to research that advances neonatal care and clinical practice.
IJNE focuses on neonatal care across the first 28 days of life, emphasizing clinical outcomes, evidence-based practice, and translational research that improves newborn survival and long-term health. Our scope encompasses studies that advance neonatal intensive care, perinatal medicine, and early-life interventions.
Neonatal Critical Care
Respiratory support, hemodynamic stabilization, infection prevention, and evidence-based NICU practices that improve neonatal outcomes.
Respiratory & Cardiovascular Care
Ventilation strategies, oxygen management, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiopulmonary support in the neonatal period.
Congenital Conditions & Genetics
Congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, screening programs, and diagnostic pathways with direct neonatal implications.
Neurodevelopment & Neurology
Neonatal neurology, brain injury, developmental outcomes, and neuroprotective strategies in high-risk newborns.
Neonatal Nutrition & Growth
Human milk feeding, parenteral nutrition, growth monitoring, and metabolic support for preterm and term infants.
Perinatal & Maternal-Fetal Interfaces
Maternal-fetal conditions, placental factors, and perinatal care practices that influence neonatal outcomes.
Neonatal Infection & Immunity
Congenital and acquired infections, immune responses, microbiome development, and antimicrobial stewardship in newborns.
Pulmonary Medicine & Ventilation
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia prevention, surfactant therapy, pulmonary hypertension, and neonatal ventilation strategies.
IJNE offers researchers a unique combination of scientific rigor, editorial efficiency, and global visibility. Our commitment to clinical and translational excellence positions your work at the intersection of neonatal research and care delivery.
- Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts evaluated by specialists in neonatology, perinatal medicine, and pediatric subspecialties ensuring methodological rigor.
- Rapid Publication Timeline: Efficient editorial processes deliver first decisions within 18 days and acceptance-to-publication within 2 days.
- Open Access Advantage: CC BY 4.0 licensing ensures your research reaches global audiences without subscription barriers, maximizing citation potential.
- Comprehensive Indexing: Content disseminated through Google Scholar, academic databases, and institutional repositories for optimal discoverability.
- Ethical Publishing Standards: Adherence to COPE guidelines, transparent peer review, and rigorous research integrity protocols.
- Author Support Services: Guidance on manuscript preparation, statistical analysis, data presentation, and ethical compliance throughout the publication process.
IJNE's editorial leadership comprises distinguished researchers with expertise spanning neonatology, neonatal critical care, perinatal medicine, and pediatric subspecialties. Our Editorial Board ensures that published research meets the highest standards of scientific rigor, methodological transparency, and ethical compliance.
Peer Review Process
Every submission undergoes rigorous evaluation by at least two independent experts in relevant fields. Reviewers assess:
- Scientific merit and originality of the research question
- Appropriateness and rigor of experimental design and methodology
- Statistical validity and data interpretation
- Clarity of presentation and adherence to reporting standards
- Ethical compliance and research integrity
- Significance and potential impact on neonatal biology
Our editorial team provides constructive feedback to authors, facilitating manuscript improvement while maintaining publication efficiency. The average time to first decision is 18 days, and accepted manuscripts are published within 2 days.
IJNE welcomes Original Research Articles, Systematic Reviews, Methodological Papers, Brief Communications, Review Articles, Literature Reviews, Mini-Reviews, Case Reports, Clinical Trial Reports, Short Communications, Rapid Communications, Editorials, Letters, Commentaries, Opinions, Book Reviews, Perspectives, Conference Proceedings, and Theses that advance biological understanding of neonatal development and physiology. Authors should carefully review our Instructions for Authors before submission to ensure compliance with formatting, ethical, and methodological requirements.
IJNE operates on an article processing charge (APC) model to sustain open access publication. Fees are assessed only upon manuscript acceptance, ensuring authors invest resources in successfully peer-reviewed research. Comprehensive information about publication fees, institutional agreements, and waiver policies is available on our APC page.
All published content is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), granting readers unrestricted rights to access, share, and build upon research while ensuring appropriate attribution to authors.
IJNE adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We require:
- Institutional review board approval for all human subjects research
- Institutional animal care and use committee approval for animal studies
- Informed consent documentation for research involving human participants
- Complete disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources
- Adherence to ARRIVE, CONSORT, STROBE, or other relevant reporting guidelines
- Data availability statements and underlying data deposition when applicable
- Transparent reporting of statistical methods and analytical approaches
IJNE employs comprehensive strategies to maximize research visibility and impact. Published articles benefit from:
- DOI assignment and registration with Crossref
- Indexing in Google Scholar, academic databases, and institutional repositories
- Promotion through social media channels and academic networks
- Integration into discipline-specific discovery platforms
- Search engine optimization for enhanced discoverability
- Author profile pages highlighting published research
Our commitment to open access ensures that your research reaches the broadest possible audience, including researchers in resource-limited settings who might otherwise lack access to subscription-based journals.
Advance Neonatal Biology with IJNE
Join our global community of researchers advancing scientific understanding of neonatal development and physiology. Submit your research to a journal that values biological rigor, methodological excellence, and open access principles.
