Pediatric Research

The official publication of the American Pediatric Society, the European Society for Pediatric Research, and the Society for Pediatric Research. Pediatric Research publishes original translational research papers, invited reviews, and commentaries on the etiologies and treatment of diseases of children and disorders of development, extending from basic science to epidemiology and quality improvement.

Benefits for Society Members from Pediatric Research

Encourage early career investigators to publish and highlight them in every issue.
Promote diverse scientific fields within the societies, being the only pediatric journal that publishes basic science.
Publish peer-reviewed articles beyond original research.
SharedIt content-sharing initiative means that links to view-only, full-text subscription research articles can be posted anywhere – including on social media platforms, author websites and in institutional repositories – so researchers can share research with colleagues and general audiences.
Featured articles on the SPR issue of the year.
Highlight images from papers on the cover, often from society member papers.
Complimentary graphic design services from professional illustrators.
Waive color figure charges in print issues for society members who are first or last authors.
Waive page charges for submissions to the annual review issue.
Enhance visibility of published articles through social media and through Springer Nature press releases.
Serve as the bullhorn for society messaging, large platform to disseminate the societies’ messages.
Generate revenue to support the society’s mission.
Offer Editorial Board membership to society members when positions are available.
Provide spots in the Editorial Apprenticeship program for society members.
Sponsor sessions at major society meetings like PAS/jENS/EAPS.
Offer a workshop at PAS on publishing to encourage Early career Investigators to publish their work.

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SPR Perspectives

Approaches to protocol standardization and data harmonization in the ECHO-wide cohort study

Authors: Lisa P. Jacobson, Corette B. Parker, David Cella, Daniel K. Mroczek & Barry M. Lester on behalf of program collaborators for Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes

Perspectives from the Society for Pediatric Research: Advice on Sustaining Science and Mentoring During COVID-19

Authors: Catherine S. Forster, Suong T. Nguyen, Weston T. Powell, Daniel J. Moore, Jacqueline Ho, Melvin B. Heyman, Tara L. Wenger, Fernando Gonzalez, Margaret Hostetter, Andrew Nowalk, Caroline E. Rassbach, Debra Boyer, Pnina Weiss, Rebecca L. Blankenburg, Jordan S. Orange, Kate G. Ackerman, Audrea M. Burns and the National Pediatric Physician-Scientist Collaborative Workgroup

Perspectives from the Society for Pediatric Research: Probiotics use in urinary tract infections, atopic dermatitis, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea: an overview

Authors: Catherine Forster, Michael Hsieh, Michael Cabana

Perspectives from the Society for Pediatric Research: contaminants of water and children’s health: Can we do better?

Authors: Kamil Evy A Bantol, Heather L Brumberg, Shetal I Shah, Joyce R Javier

Perspectives from the Society for Pediatric Research. Neonatal encephalopathy clinical trials: developing the future

Authors: Kristen L. Benninger, Terrie E. Inder, Amy M. Goodman, C. Michael Cotten, Douglas R. Nordli, Tushar A. Shah, James C. Slaughter & Nathalie L. Maitre

Perspective commentary from the Society for Pediatric Research: supporting early-stage pediatric physician–scientist success

Authors: Edward Hurley, Eric S. Peeples, Carlton M. Bates, David A. Hunstad & Shari L. Barkin