Editorial Policies
Ensuring research integrity in neonatal medicine.
Publication Ethics
IJNE adheres to rigorous ethical standards following COPE guidelines and neonatal research best practices.
Peer Review
Double-Blind
Author and reviewer identities concealed for unbiased evaluation.
Expert Reviewers
Manuscripts evaluated by 2-3 neonatology specialists.
Timely Decisions
Target first decision within 21 days.
Appeals
Authors may appeal rejections with substantive justification.
Research Integrity
- Originality: All submissions screened for plagiarism
- Authorship: All authors must meet ICMJE criteria
- Conflicts: All potential conflicts must be disclosed
- Data Integrity: Fabrication and falsification prohibited
- Ethics: Appropriate approvals required for neonatal research
COPE Membership: IJNE follows Committee on Publication Ethics guidelines. Suspected misconduct investigated per COPE procedures.
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