Aims and Scope
The African Research Journal of Paediatrics and Neonatology (AFRJPN) aims to advance scientific knowledge and clinical excellence by publishing high-quality original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, narrative reviews, clinical studies, case reports, short communications, editorials, perspectives, and letters to the editor covering all aspects of paediatric and neonatal medicine.
The journal encourages research that enhances understanding of childhood growth and development, neonatal care, disease prevention, clinical management, healthcare delivery, and health policy. AFRJPN supports multidisciplinary research that translates scientific discoveries into improved patient care and better health outcomes for children worldwide.
The scope of the journal is segmented into the following subjects, but not limited to:
| General Paediatrics | Prematurity and Low Birth Weight | Perinatal Medicine | Newborn Resuscitation and Critical Care | Child Growth and Development |
| Developmental and Behavioral Paediatrics | Adolescent Medicine | Pediatric Infectious Diseases | Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine | Congenital and Inherited Disorders |
| Neonatal Neurology | Maternal–Fetal and Perinatal Health | Breastfeeding, Lactation, and Infant Nutrition | Childhood Nutrition and Micronutrient Deficiencies | Vaccination and Immunization Programs |
| Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Pediatric Nursing | Community Child Health | Preventive Pediatrics | Child Mental Health |
| Neurodevelopmental Disorders | Childhood Disability and Rehabilitation | Pediatric Epidemiology | Global Child Health |