Reviewer Guideline

Thank you for agreeing to review for Pediatrics&Nursology. Your expertise is crucial in maintaining the high standards of our journal. Please follow these guidelines to ensure a thorough and constructive review process.

Scope and Focus:

Pediatrics&Nursology covers all aspects of pediatric health and nursing, including but not limited to:

  • Newborn
  • Preschool
  • School age
  • Adolescence
  • Pediatric health and disease nursing
  • Other nursing fields
  • Non-nursing pediatric research

Review Priorities:

  • Research articles are prioritized, constituting 80% of our publications.

Review Process:

  1. Assignment: Articles are assigned to reviewers based on their expertise. We request authors to suggest potential reviewers, but final assignments are made by the editor.

  2. Confidentiality:

    • Reviews are conducted confidentially. Do not discuss the manuscript with anyone outside the review process.
    • Do not contact the authors directly.

  3. Conflicts of Interest:

    • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the editor.
    • If you feel unqualified to review the manuscript or cannot review it promptly, please notify the editor.

Review Criteria:

Evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

  1. Originality and Relevance:

    • Does the manuscript present new and significant findings?
    • Is the topic relevant to the journal’s scope?

  2. Methodology:

    • Are the methods appropriate and well-described?
    • Is the study design robust and suitable for the research questions?

  3. Results and Interpretation:

    • Are the results clearly presented?
    • Do the conclusions follow logically from the data?

  4. Literature and References:

    • Is the literature review comprehensive and up-to-date?
    • Are references cited correctly and appropriately?

  5. Clarity and Quality of Writing:

    • Is the manuscript well-organized and clearly written?
    • Are tables, figures, and supplementary materials appropriate and clearly presented?

  6. Ethical Considerations:

    • Does the manuscript adhere to ethical guidelines, including conflict of interest and use of AI tools?
    • Is there an ethical approval statement if required?

Review Report:

Your review report should include:

  1. Summary:

    • Provide a brief summary of the manuscript’s content and your overall impression.

  2. Major Comments:

    • Detail any significant issues with the manuscript that must be addressed.

  3. Minor Comments:

    • Note smaller issues such as typographical errors, formatting issues, or minor points of clarification.

  4. Recommendation:

    • Choose one of the following recommendations:
      • Accept
      • Minor revisions
      • Major revisions
      • Reject

Submitting Your Review:

  • Submit your review through the journal’s online submission system.
  • Use the provided form to ensure all necessary points are covered.

Post-Review Process:

  • After the referee reports are submitted, they are sent to the authors for corrections.
  • Even if referee reports are positive, the final decision rests with the editors.
  • The editor may refer the article to additional referees if necessary.

Timeliness:

  • Reviews should be completed within the specified timeframe. If you need more time, please contact the editorial office.

Final Decision:

  • The final decision on the manuscript is made by the editor, considering the reviewers' recommendations.

Thank you for your contribution to maintaining the quality and integrity of Pediatrics&Nursology. Your efforts are invaluable to our journal.

Contact Information: For any questions or concerns, please contact the editorial office