The record
- Full journal title
- Innovative Journal of Pediatrics
- Abbreviation
- ijp
- NLM title
- Inn J Pediatr
- Publisher
- Brieflands
- Scientific collaborator
- Growth & Development Research Center, Children's Medical Center, TUMS
- e-ISSN
- 3117-5341
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- bi-monthly
- Publishing model
- Per-article continuous
- Subject area
- Social medicine
Aim & scope

Innovative Journal of Pediatrics (IJP) is a peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in all areas of pediatric research and clinical practice. The journal aims to promote high-quality scientific inquiry and improve the health and management of infants, children, and adolescents worldwide.
The journal provides an international platform for the dissemination of original research, evidence-based studies, and scholarly analyses that contribute to the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric diseases and conditions.
IJP publishes high-quality basic, biomedical, and clinical investigations addressing a broad spectrum of topics in pediatrics, with particular emphasis on prevalent childhood diseases and conditions of clinical relevance.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- General Pediatrics, including growth, development, and child health.
- Clinical Pediatrics, including diagnosis, management, and treatment of pediatric diseases.
- Neonatology, including neonatal care and early-life health conditions.
- Pediatric Subspecialties, including pediatric cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, and infectious diseases.
- Preventive and Community Pediatrics, including vaccination, nutrition, and public health aspects of child health.
- Translational and Biomedical Research, including studies bridging laboratory findings and clinical applications in pediatrics.
Article types
Innovative Journal of Pediatrics (IJP) publishes a wide range of article types to support the dissemination of high-quality scientific and clinical knowledge in pediatric medicine.
The journal welcomes the following categories of manuscripts:
- Original Articles: Full-length reports of original research in basic, clinical, or translational pediatrics that contribute significantly to child health and disease management.
- Review Articles and Systematic Reviews: Comprehensive and critical analyses of current knowledge, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses addressing key topics in pediatrics.
- Short Communications: Concise reports of preliminary or novel findings of scientific importance that require rapid dissemination.
- Case Reports: Detailed descriptions of rare or unusual pediatric cases providing insights into diagnosis, treatment, or disease mechanisms.
- Clinical Perspectives: Expert viewpoints and discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and innovations in pediatric practice.
- Letters to the Editor: Scholarly comments on published articles or brief communications on relevant scientific or clinical issues.
- Editorials: Invited articles providing commentary and context on significant developments in pediatric research and healthcare.
Peer review
- Double-Blind Peer Review System
- Open Peer Review (since Aug 2019), Show List of All Published Reviewers' Comments
Access & licensing
License policy
This open-access article is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Publication charges
- Publishing Open Access models: Full Gold Open Access
- Access: Immediate permanent free to access after publication
- Reader subscription fees: None
- Article Processing Charge: Author pays APC
- Embargo period: None
- License for reuse: CC BY-NC 4.0
- Publishing services: Full
- Indexing: Full
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