Section Policy
The International Journal of Adolescent and Pediatric Health (IJAPH) accepts submissions across multiple article types that contribute to the advancement of adolescent and pediatric health. Each section of the journal is governed by specific editorial and peer review policies to maintain academic rigor and ethical standards.
1. Original Research Articles
Scope:
Reports of empirical studies using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods designs relevant to adolescent or pediatric populations.
Word count: 4,000–7,000 words (excluding references)
Peer Review: Double-blind peer reviewed
Includes: Structured abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references
Examples: Clinical trials, epidemiological studies, intervention evaluations
2. Review Articles
Scope:
Comprehensive, systematic, or scoping reviews summarizing the state of evidence on a particular topic.
Word count: 5,000–10,000 words
Peer Review: Double-blind peer reviewed
Includes: Structured abstract, introduction, methods (for systematic/scoping reviews), thematic synthesis, and implications
Examples: PRISMA-compliant reviews, narrative overviews, integrative reviews
3. Case Reports / Case Series
Scope:
Detailed reports of single or multiple patient cases that present novel clinical or psychosocial findings in pediatric or adolescent health.
Word count: Up to 3,000 words
Peer Review: Double-blind peer reviewed
Includes: Abstract, case presentation, clinical discussion, ethical approval, and references
Requirement: Written informed consent from patient/guardian must be submitted
4. Brief Reports / Research Notes
Scope:
Short articles presenting preliminary or pilot findings, innovative practices, or brief empirical results.
Word count: Up to 2,500 words
Peer Review: Double-blind peer reviewed
Includes: Abstract, short methods and results section, discussion, and references
5. Commentaries / Perspectives
Scope:
Scholarly opinions, discussions, or critical reflections on emerging issues in adolescent and pediatric health or health education.
Word count: 1,500–2,500 words
Peer Review: Editorial review
Includes: No abstract required; must include references
Note: Should be based on literature or clinical/policy relevance
6. Editorials
Scope:
Invited pieces by editors or field leaders addressing topical issues, policies, or trends in child and adolescent health.
Word count: 1,000–1,500 words
Peer Review: By editorial board or Editor-in-Chief only
Note: Submission by invitation only
7. Education & Practice Reports
Scope:
Practice-based evidence, innovations in teaching, health promotion, or clinical education relevant to adolescents and children.
Word count: 3,000–5,000 words
Peer Review: Double-blind peer reviewed
Includes: Abstract, methodology (if applicable), intervention details, outcomes, lessons learned
8. Protocols
Scope:
Detailed proposals for upcoming or ongoing studies involving adolescent or pediatric populations.
Word count: 3,000–4,500 words
Peer Review: Double-blind peer reviewed
Includes: Study rationale, objectives, methodology, ethics approval, and anticipated significance
Note: Registration in a recognized database (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov) is strongly encouraged
Submission Process
Each section must be selected during manuscript submission in the OJS platform. Submissions will be routed to the appropriate section editor and peer reviewers in accordance with the journal’s peer review policy.
Ethical Compliance
All submitted works must comply with IJAPH’s Research Ethics, Plagiarism, and Data Sharing policies. Specific requirements for consent, IRB approval, and funding declaration are detailed in the Author Guidelines.
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