Call for Papers
Advancing evidence-based care for newborns and improving NICU outcomes worldwide.
Submit Your Neonatal Research
The International Journal of Neonatology invites original research from clinicians and researchers advancing newborn care. We seek manuscripts that improve survival, reduce morbidity, and enhance quality of life for neonates and their families.
Preterm Care
- Respiratory distress management
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia prevention
- Surfactant therapy advances
- Ventilation strategies
- Neurodevelopmental outcomes
Feeding & Growth
- Human milk fortification
- Enteral feeding protocols
- Parenteral nutrition optimization
- NEC prevention strategies
- Growth monitoring
Neonatal Sepsis
- Early-onset sepsis prevention
- Antibiotic stewardship
- Infection biomarkers
- Central line management
- Immunology research
Developmental Care
Kangaroo care, pain management, family-centered care, and NICU environment optimization.
Neurology
HIE, seizures, brain imaging, neuroprotection, and neurodevelopmental follow-up.
Cardiac Care
Congenital heart disease, patent ductus arteriosus, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Global Health
Low-resource settings, essential newborn care, and mortality reduction strategies.
Emerging Topics: We encourage submissions on perinatal transition, golden hour practices, therapeutic hypothermia, and quality improvement initiatives in NICUs.
- Original Research: Full-length clinical studies with novel findings
- Systematic Reviews: Comprehensive evidence syntheses
- Case Reports: Educational cases with teaching value
- Quality Improvement: NICU practice optimization studies
Rapid Publication
Average first decision in 21 days with continuous online publication.
Expert Review
Evaluation by practicing neonatologists ensures clinical relevance.
Your research directly impacts the smallest, most vulnerable patients. Open Access ensures NICU teams worldwide can apply your discoveries immediately.
Submit Your Neonatal Research Manuscript
Advance neonatal care and improve outcomes for newborns through rigorous, evidence-based research publication.