About the International Journal of Neonatology
Advancing evidence-based neonatal science through rigorous peer review, rapid dissemination, and open access to critical research shaping the biological foundations of newborn health and development.
Scientific Rigor
Every manuscript undergoes expert peer review by specialists in developmental biology, neonatal physiology, and reproductive science to ensure methodological excellence and reproducibility.
Rapid Dissemination
Efficient editorial workflows accelerate time-to-publication without compromising quality, enabling researchers to share discoveries that advance neonatal science promptly.
Open Access Impact
All content is published under Creative Commons licensing, ensuring unrestricted global access to research that drives biological understanding and mechanistic innovation.
IJNE focuses on the biological mechanisms that underpin neonatal health, with particular emphasis on developmental transitions, physiological adaptation, and molecular processes during the perinatal period. Our scope encompasses research that elucidates how biological systems mature and respond during the critical early postnatal window.
Perinatal Developmental Biology
Embryonic-fetal transitions, organogenesis, cellular differentiation, and developmental programming during late gestation and early neonatal periods.
Neonatal Physiology
Cardiopulmonary adaptation, thermoregulation, metabolic transitions, fluid-electrolyte balance, and physiological responses to extrauterine environment.
Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms
Gene expression patterns, epigenetic programming, genomic architecture, and molecular pathways governing neonatal development and disease susceptibility.
Neurodevelopmental Biology
Brain maturation, neural circuit formation, neurotransmitter systems, white matter development, and mechanisms of neuroplasticity in neonates.
Nutritional Biochemistry
Metabolic pathways, nutrient utilization, growth factors, hormonal regulation, and biochemical mechanisms underlying neonatal nutrition and growth.
Reproductive-Neonatal Interface
Maternal-fetal physiology, placental biology, perinatal endocrinology, and reproductive mechanisms influencing neonatal outcomes.
Immunological Development
Immune system maturation, innate and adaptive immunity, microbiome establishment, and host-pathogen interactions in neonates.
Respiratory System Development
Lung maturation, surfactant biology, pulmonary vascular development, and gas exchange physiology in the neonatal period.
IJNE offers researchers a unique combination of scientific rigor, editorial efficiency, and global visibility. Our commitment to biological research excellence positions your work at the intersection of developmental biology and neonatal science.
- Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts evaluated by specialists in developmental biology, physiology, genetics, and reproductive science ensuring methodological rigor.
- Rapid Publication Timeline: Efficient editorial processes deliver first decisions within 12-15 days and acceptance-to-publication within 48 hours.
- Open Access Advantage: CC BY 4.0 licensing ensures your research reaches global audiences without subscription barriers, maximizing citation potential.
- Comprehensive Indexing: Content disseminated through Google Scholar, academic databases, and institutional repositories for optimal discoverability.
- Ethical Publishing Standards: Adherence to COPE guidelines, transparent peer review, and rigorous research integrity protocols.
- Author Support Services: Guidance on manuscript preparation, statistical analysis, data presentation, and ethical compliance throughout the publication process.
IJNE's editorial leadership comprises distinguished researchers with expertise spanning neonatal physiology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, and reproductive science. Our Editorial Board ensures that published research meets the highest standards of scientific rigor, methodological transparency, and ethical compliance.
Peer Review Process
Every submission undergoes rigorous evaluation by at least two independent experts in relevant fields. Reviewers assess:
- Scientific merit and originality of the research question
- Appropriateness and rigor of experimental design and methodology
- Statistical validity and data interpretation
- Clarity of presentation and adherence to reporting standards
- Ethical compliance and research integrity
- Significance and potential impact on neonatal biology
Our editorial team provides constructive feedback to authors, facilitating manuscript improvement while maintaining publication efficiency.
IJNE welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, methodological papers, and brief communications that advance biological understanding of neonatal development and physiology. Authors should carefully review our Instructions for Authors before submission to ensure compliance with formatting, ethical, and methodological requirements.
IJNE operates on an article processing charge (APC) model to sustain open access publication. Fees are assessed only upon manuscript acceptance, ensuring authors invest resources in successfully peer-reviewed research. Comprehensive information about publication fees, institutional agreements, and waiver policies is available on our APC page.
All published content is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), granting readers unrestricted rights to access, share, and build upon research while ensuring appropriate attribution to authors.
IJNE adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We require:
- Institutional review board approval for all human subjects research
- Institutional animal care and use committee approval for animal studies
- Informed consent documentation for research involving human participants
- Complete disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources
- Adherence to ARRIVE, CONSORT, STROBE, or other relevant reporting guidelines
- Data availability statements and underlying data deposition when applicable
- Transparent reporting of statistical methods and analytical approaches
IJNE employs comprehensive strategies to maximize research visibility and impact. Published articles benefit from:
- DOI assignment and registration with Crossref
- Indexing in Google Scholar, academic databases, and institutional repositories
- Promotion through social media channels and academic networks
- Integration into discipline-specific discovery platforms
- Search engine optimization for enhanced discoverability
- Author profile pages highlighting published research
Our commitment to open access ensures that your research reaches the broadest possible audience, including researchers in resource-limited settings who might otherwise lack access to subscription-based journals.
Advance Neonatal Biology with IJNE
Join our global community of researchers advancing scientific understanding of neonatal development and physiology. Submit your research to a journal that values biological rigor, methodological excellence, and open access principles.
