Our policy ensures that all published content is freely accessible to readers without any subscription or payment requirements. We believe that scientific knowledge should be available to everyone and aim to eliminate barriers to accessing valuable research findings.

The Journal of Pediatric Infection upholds high ethical standards for authors, reviewers, and editors. Our policies promote scientific integrity and address all issues related to plagiarism.

Compliance with these ethical principles by all parties involved in the publication process is essential for maintaining a trustworthy and transparent scholarly environment.

The Journal of Pediatric Infection follows clear and transparent policies regarding article cancellation and withdrawal. Authors may request the cancellation or withdrawal of their articles under certain circumstances.

Such requests are evaluated by the editors according to predefined criteria, and publication records are updated when necessary.

Our data policy aims to promote transparency and reproducibility in research. Authors are encouraged to share their research data.

The journal supports the use of recognized data repositories and data-sharing standards. This approach aims to facilitate collaboration, verification, and the advancement of scientific knowledge.

The Journal of Pediatric Infection clearly defines the reasons for article rejection and the criteria for rejecting submissions. During the evaluation process, the manuscript’s alignment with the journal’s scope, quality standards, and editorial policies is taken into consideration.

The final decision regarding the manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief, who carefully evaluates all aspects of the submission.

The Journal of Pediatric Infection adheres to the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) when addressing cases of scientific misconduct.

All allegations of scientific misconduct are treated with the utmost seriousness. In such cases, the manuscript review process will be suspended until the allegations are thoroughly investigated and resolved.

Our correction and feedback policy supports effective communication among authors, reviewers, and editors. Requests for corrections and feedback are communicated via email.

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision by taking into account the input of all stakeholders involved in the review and publication process.

The Journal of Pediatric Infection implements a copyright policy that clearly defines the legal status and usage rights of articles. Authors retain certain rights, and the selected copyright policy is designed to balance the interests of authors and the broader scholarly community.

This policy also explains in detail under what conditions and in what ways the published materials may be used.