Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology is inviting manuscripts for various themed issues in 2019. Authors of original research papers addressing methodologic and substantive issues related to these themes are encouraged to submit papers for consideration through the Journal website https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ppe. The deadline for submission for these issues is April 15, 2019. Read more
Predictors, Outcomes, and Classification Methods of Periviable Births – the Journal is seeking manuscripts on topics related to periviable births. Issues of interest include but are not limited to classification of births as live births vs fetal or infant deaths, ethics, long-term child outcomes for these births, and patient or provider perspectives. Dr. Sarah Keim, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University, and Dr. Courtney Lynch, The Ohio State University, will serve as Guest Editors for this Issue.
Leveraging Innovative Technology to Enhance Research in Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology – the Journal is requesting manuscripts on topics related to innovative uses of technology in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, experiences designing or conducting research online, use of home monitoring or specimen collection devices, development or use of research-related smart phone applications, and use of technology to conduct research in low or middle income countries. Dr. Lauren Wise, Boston University, and Dr. Courtney Lynch, The Ohio State University, will serve as Guest Editors for this issue.
Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen and Childhood Neurodevelopment – the Journal is seeking original research papers addressing methodologic and substantive issues related to prenatal exposure to acetaminophen and childhood neurodevelopmental outcomes. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, various constructs of acetaminophen exposure including timing, duration, dosage, and indication, late childhood and adolescent neurodevelopmental outcomes, ability to address confounding by parent-related factors, and outcome measures expanding beyond clinical diagnoses, as well as exposure and outcome misclassification, confounding, and loss to follow up. Drs. Samantha Parker and Martha Werler, Boston University, will serve as Guest Editors for this issue.
General questions regarding submissions can be addressed to Cande V. Ananth (ananthcv@rwjms.rutgers.edu), PPE’s Editor-in-Chief.
