About the journal
BMJ Paediatrics Open publishes any clinically relevant paper that is ethically and scientifically sound from across the world. The journal has achieved indexing by PubMed Central, the Directory of Open Access Journals and Google Scholar - a credit to the young Editorial Board with members from countries including Cuba and New Zealand. The RCPCH and International Child Health Group each has a representative.
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BMJPO is online only, and open access so freely available to anyone who has internet access throughout the world (including parents and young people). It also does not reject on priority like most traditional journals, which are restricted by number of pages in a monthly paper issue.
Submit a paper
The journal welcomes papers from clinicians and RCPCH members can save 25% on publishing charges. This discount is only applicable if the RCPCH member is the corresponding author (rather than a contributor).
Why submit?
- Ensure your paper has the widest reach through the open access model
- Give your work instant recognition with trusted brands, BMJ and RCPCH
- Save time and effort with a streamlined submission process
- Reassurance that you’re compliant with open access funder mandates