Publications

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

NASPGHAN, in partnership with the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), publishes the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

JPGN solicits original research manuscripts in areas of developmental biology and pathogenesis broadly related to intestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic functions. All articles are published as PAP (Published-Ahead-of-Print) within 3-5 days of acceptance. The backlog of Original Articles is now only 3-4 months for in-print publication. Manuscripts with novel scientific data or findings of primary public health importance may be submitted for rapid publication. These submissions are prioritized for publication following a rapid review process completed in 10 days or less. The usual turnaround time from initial submission to PAP is less than 2 weeks, with publication in the next issue (approximately 2 months). Manuscripts can be submitted online.

JPGN Reports

JPGN REPORTS provides a forum for exchange of information pertinent to the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition aimed to enhance the care of pediatric and young adult patients and for investigators to pursue related areas requiring further study.  The journal fills a specific broadly inclusive niche for reports across the spectrum of clinical and translational research from bench to public health, clinical study protocols, reports on scientific conferences and workshops, clinical reports of novel cases and treatment opportunities in this field.

Scope

JPGN Reports, a joint publication by the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) and the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes novel case reports, images and videos, original articles, clinical trials protocols, review articles, short communications, letters to the editor, selected meeting proceedings, editorials and commentaries on all aspects of clinical and translational research, educational, and public health issues in the area of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. JPGN Reports also welcomes novel exploratory hypothesis-generating research, qualitative and quantitative epidemiologic research, studies of novel mechanisms and methodologies including public health interventions, hypothesis-generating small studies, methods papers, and translational research applicable for pediatric pathogenesis and physiology in health and disease.

Request for Applications

Editor-in-Chief, Western Hemisphere, JPGN Reports

The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) requests qualified members of the Society to apply for the position of Editor-In-Chief, Western Hemisphere, for JPGN Reports for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027.  The due date for this application is November 30, 2021

JPGN Reports is the newly developed, peer reviewed, Open Access on line journal that is a companion journal to JPGNJPGN is the original official publication of NASPGHAN and the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN).  JPGN Reports is now the second official publication of NASPGHAN and ESPGHAN and provides a forum for exchange of information pertinent to the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition aimed to enhance the care of pediatric and young adult patients and for investigators to pursue related areas requiring further study.  The journal fills a broad and inclusive role for publication of reports across the spectrum of clinical and translational research, from bench to public health, clinical study protocols, reports on scientific conferences and workshops, clinical reports of novel cases, and treatment opportunities in this field.

Brief Overview of Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Reports

JPGN Reports was developed by JPGN, NASPGHAN, and ESPGHAN leaderships in 2019-20. The ownership of the journal, and copyright on subsequently published issues, belongs to NASPGHAN and ESPGHAN, with Wolters-Kluwer (WK) as publisher.

JPGN Reports provides a forum for exchange of information pertinent to the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatology, and nutrition aimed to enhance the care of pediatric and young adult patients and for investigators to pursue related areas requiring further study.  JPGN Reports publishes novel case reports, images and videos, original articles, clinical trials protocols, review articles, short communications, letters to the editor, selected meeting proceedings, editorials and commentaries on all aspects of clinical and translational research, educational, and public health issues in the area of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatology, and nutrition. JPGN Reports also welcomes novel exploratory hypothesis-generating research, qualitative and quantitative epidemiologic research, studies of novel mechanisms and methodologies including public health interventions, hypothesis-generating small studies, methods papers, and translational research applicable for pediatric pathogenesis and physiology in health and disease.

JPGN Reports is open access and available online without cost to the reader; authors pay to publish in the journal. A compendium of published articles in the preceding three months is published online each quarter.  JPGN Reports currently has no impact factor; however after sufficient articles have been published and cited, an application for PubMed acceptance and an impact factor will be submitted.  JPGN Reports has a dedicated website at jpgnreports.org.

 

JPGN Fellow Reviewer Program

Peer review is a critical task in academic medicine. However, the process providing a meaningful critique to enable reliability and accuracy of research considered for publication requires training and experience. The JPGN Fellow Reviewer Program is a unique opportunity for 3rd year Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellows and 4th year Advanced Fellows to become active members in the peer-review process for JPGN

Benefits of the Program include:

  • Access to latest science in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
  • Develop critical thinking skills that will improve your own research and writing
  • Build and strengthen relations with Senior faculty who will oversee and mentor the review process
  • Skillset development that can be included on your CV as a Reviewer for JPGN

Eligibility

  • All 3rd year Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellows and 4th year Advanced Fellows

Requirements

  • Completed application form
  • Approval from your Program Director (or equivalent)
  • Approval from an identified Faculty member who will participate as a mentor (see expectations below)

Expectations

  • For Fellows:
    • Respond to Invitation to Review from JPGN within 48 hours of receiving email
    • Treat submitted manuscripts with respect, performing a thoughtful and complete read of the manuscript, and providing constructive comments for the authors
    • Follow ethical guidelines for reviews, including confidentiality of the manuscript
    • Complete the review expeditiously to allow time for supervision and revision by mentor and still meet the review deadline
      • It is generally accepted that Mentor will have 7 days to complete their review process and discuss thoroughly with the trainee; however, the exact timing will be determined by the trainee and mentor
    • Submit completed review within 14 days of acceptance
  • For Faculty Mentors:
    • Provide supervision to the trainee concerning quality and constructiveness of the review
    • Provide training, mentorship, and comprehensive feedback throughout the review process
    • Treat submitted manuscripts with respect, performing a thoughtful and complete read of the manuscript, and providing constructive comments for the authors
    • Work with the Fellow to submit the review on time

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Jim Squires MD james.squires2@chp.edu

 

 

 

 

Partners:

The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
Help & Hope for Children with Digestive Disorders
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
JPGN Reports