Journal Guide

Academic Pediatrics, the official journal of the Academic Pediatric Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to strengthen the research and educational base of academic general pediatrics. The journal provides leadership in pediatric education, research, patient care and advocacy. Content areas include pediatric education, emergency medicine, injury, abuse, behavioral pediatrics, holistic medicine, child health services and health policy,and the environment. The journal provides an active forum for the presentaton of pediatric educational research in diverse settings, involving medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing professionals. The journal also emphasizes important research relating to the quality of child health care, health care policy, and the organization of child health services. It also includes systematic reviews of primary care interventions and important methodologic papers to aid research in child health and education.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Acta Paediatrica is a peer-reviewed monthly journal at the forefront of international pediatric research. It covers both clinical and experimental research in all areas of pediatrics including:

Advances in Neonatal Care takes a unique and dynamic approach to the original research and clinical practice articles it publishes. Addressing the practice challenges faced every day--caring for the 40,000-plus low-birth-weight infants in Level II and Level III NICUs each year--the journal promotes evidence-based care and improved outcomes for the tiniest patients and their families. Peer-reviewed editorial includes unique and detailed visual and teaching aids, such as Family Teaching Toolbox, Research to Practice, Cultivating Clinical Expertise, and Online Features. Each issue offers Continuing Education (CE) articles in both print and online formats. The journal is a NANN Membership benefit, members receive the Journal as part of member dues.Visit: www.advancesinneonatalcare.org.

Each year, Advances in Pediatrics brings you the best current thinking from the preeminent practitioners in your field. A distinguished editorial board identifies current areas of major progress and controversy and invites specialists to contribute original articles on these topics. These insightful overviews bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care. Volume 57 Highlights (coming Fall 2010)Foundations of Pediatrics: Fuller Albright, MDAdvances in the Management of Pain in Children: Chronic PainCoccidiodomycosisNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDiabetic KetoacidosisTherapeutic Use of ImmunoglobulinsChildhood Injuries: Accidents and PoisoningsAdvances in Pediatric Pharmacology, Therapeutics, and ToxicologyPediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy: An UpdateHemophiliaBridging Mental Health and Medical Care in Underserved Pediatric Populations: Three Integrative ModelsKetogenic DietThe GH/IGF-1 Axis in Growth and Development: New Insights Derived from Animal ModelsCochlear ImplantsSurgical Treatment of GERDFetal Diagnosis and Surgical InterventionControversies in the Evaluation of Young Children with FracturesDisaster PreparednessEditor-in-Chief:Michael S. KappyAssociate Editors:Lewis A. Barness, Leslie L. Barton, Enid Gilbert-Barness, and Moritz Ziegler

The American Journal of Perinatology is an international, peer-reviewed, and indexed journal publishing 10 issues a year dealing with original research and topical reviews. It is the definitive forum for specialists in obstetrics, neonatology, perinatology, and maternal/fetal medicine, with emphasis on bridging the different fields.The focus is primarily on clinical and translational research, clinical and technical advances in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment as well as evidence-based reviews. Topics of interest include epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and management of maternal, fetal, and neonatal diseases. Manuscripts on new technology, NICU set-ups, and nursing topics are published to provide a broad survey of important issues in this field.All articles undergo rigorous peer review, with web-based submission, expedited turn-around, and availability of electronic publication.

To report rare or exceptional cases in neonatology or maternal/fetal medicine of wider interest to those working in the field.

According to the most recent ranking of impact factors (from June 2010) in Journal Citation Reports, the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (formerly the American Journal on Mental Retardation) is ranked No. 2 in “Special Education” and No. 2 in “Rehabilitation.” The premier journal in its field for more than 115 years, AJIDD publishes expert contributions on the treatment and prevention of intellectual disabilities. The Journal is an essential reference for researchers in the biological and health sciences, and a crucial addition to human services libraries.

Es la Publicación Oficial de la Sociedad Española de Pediatría y constituye el vehículo a través del cual se comunican los asociados. Publica trabajos originales sobre investigación clínica en pediatría procedentes y de España y Latinoamérica, así como artículos de revisión elaborados por los mejores profesionales de la especialidad.Indexada en: INDEX MEDICUS/MEDLINE, EMBASE/EXCERPTA, y SCIENCE CITATION INDEX EXPANDED12 NÚMEROS AL AÑO + 1 EXTRAORDINARIO CONGRESOPara más información, consulte http://www.doyma.es/anpediatr

El único programa multimedia de formación continuada que cubre eficazmente todas sus necesidades profesionales tanto en atención primaria como en la especialidad, y permiten acceder anualmente a créditos formativos homologados.6 números de la revista APCHemeroteca10,2 créditos formativos (2009)Buscador por categoríaArtículos adicionales on-lineGalería multimediaVídeosPara más información, consulte http://www.apcontinuada.com

Les Archives de pédiatrie publient mensuellement des mémoires originaux, des mises au point, des faits cliniques et des lettres à la rédaction rédigés en langue française. Les éditoriaux de la revue comportent tant des analyses de sujets d'actualité que des travaux de recherches plus pointues, ou encore des interviews de spécialistes confrontés à divers problématiques dans leur pratique quotidienne.Grâce à leurs procédures de traitement rapide des articles soumis, les Archives de pédiatrie mettent l'accent sur les développements les plus récents en pratique clinique et l'amélioration des techniques.Pour une formation continue adaptée, la revue propose également une rubrique 'Pédiatrie au quotidien', cahier mensuel élaboré avec le concours des pédiatres libéraux et hospitaliers.

Archives of Disease in Childhood is an international peer review journal that aims to keep paediatricians and others up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases as well as advocacy issues such as child protection. It focuses on all aspects of child health and disease from the perinatal period (in the Fetal and Neonatal edition) through to adolescence. ADC includes original research reports, commentaries, reviews of clinical and policy issues, and evidence reports. Areas covered include: community child health, public health, epidemiology, acute paediatrics, advocacy, and ethics.

Archives of Disease in Childhood is an international peer review journal that aims to keep paediatricians and others up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases as well as advocacy issues such as child protection. It focuses on all aspects of child health and disease from the perinatal period (in the Fetal and Neonatal edition) through to adolescence. ADC includes original research reports, commentaries, reviews of clinical and policy issues, and evidence reports. Areas covered include: community child health, public health, epidemiology, acute paediatrics, advocacy, and ethics.