Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

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All submitted manuscripts are initially assessed by the editorial team to determine their suitability for the journal. At this stage, manuscripts may be declined without external peer review if they are deemed outside the journal’s scope, do not meet editorial priorities, or are unlikely to proceed successfully through the peer review process. This initial screening is conducted to ensure efficient handling of submissions and timely communication with authors.

Manuscripts considered suitable after this evaluation are sent for external peer review by independent experts.

An initial decision is typically made within two weeks after reviewers agree to review the manuscript. Reviewer comments and recommendations will be communicated to the corresponding author.

Revised manuscripts must be submitted online by the corresponding author. Failure to submit a revised manuscript by the deadline specified in the editorial decision letter will be regarded as withdrawal of the manuscript. Authors requiring additional time or choosing not to submit a revision should notify the Editorial Office.

The Editorial Committee is responsible for decisions regarding revision, acceptance, rejection, and publication. Editorial revisions may include shortening the manuscript, reducing the number of tables or figures, or modifying the format and organization of the manuscript to comply with journal requirements.

The Editor selects the reviewers, and review outcomes are classified as follows:

• Accepted: The manuscript is accepted for publication and will be forwarded to the publisher.
• Minor Revision: The authors should address the reviewers’ comments and submit a revised manuscript. The revisions may be reviewed by the original reviewers.
• Major Revision: Substantial revisions are required. The revised manuscript will be re-evaluated by the reviewers.
• Rejected: If the manuscript is not suitable for publication, the final decision regarding rejection will be made by the Editorial Committee based on the reviewers’ recommendations.
• Consultation: Additional review may be conducted through consultation with editorial subcommittees or subspecialty experts when necessary.

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