Instructions for Authors

REVUE MAGHRÉBINE DE PÉDIATRIE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS— Updated Edition 2025

1. SCOPE AND MISSION

The Revue Maghrébine de Pédiatrie (RMP) publishes peer-reviewed articles in French or English covering all fields of pediatrics, neonatology, and pediatric surgery.
The journal welcomes:

  • Original research
  • Clinical guidelines
  • Narrative or systematic reviews
  • Case reports and case-based “Case of the Day” formats
  • Clinical images
  • Letters to the editor
  • Editorials (by invitation)

RMP aims to disseminate high-quality scientific knowledge relevant to clinicians, researchers, and trainees.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Submission implies that all authors approve the final version and comply with ICMJE authorship criteria.
  • The peer-review process is double-blind.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted as Word files (.doc/.docx), Times New Roman 12 or Arial 11, double-spaced.

3. MANUSCRIPT COMPONENTS

3.1. Title Page

Submitted separately from the main manuscript.
Must include:

  • Title in English and French (≤ 10 words, must include MeSH keywords)
  • Full author names (maximum of 6, except multicenter studies)
  • ORCID iDs (recommended)
  • Single-line affiliations: University, Faculty, Postal code, Hospital, Department, Research unit, City, Country
  • Corresponding author: email + phone number
  • Funding sources
  • Conflict-of-interest statements for each author

For case reports: written parental consent for publication is mandatory.

3.2. Abstract and Keywords

Required for all manuscripts except editorials, letters, clinical images, and historical notes.

Structured abstract (≤ 250 words):
Background – Objective – Methods – Results – Conclusion

Keywords: 3–6 MeSH terms, in English and French.

3.3. Main Text

Formatting depends on manuscript type:

  • Original Research: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion (IMRAD)
  • Clinical Guidelines: structured according to expert group
  • Case Report: succinct narrative highlighting a clinical learning point
  • Case of the Day: two separate short articles (observation + answer)
  • Review: narrative or systematic, PRISMA-aligned when applicable

Maximum numbers: Tables: ≤ 6, Figures: ≤ 4

4. ETHICAL STANDARDS

Authors must comply with ICMJE and COPE guidelines.
Required statements:

  • Conflict of interest declaration (mandatory)
  • Funding sources
  • Ethical approval for research involving humans
  • Trial registration for clinical trials
  • Parental consent for case reports and identifiable clinical images

5. USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

  • Any use of AI tools (ChatGPT, image generators, LLMs) must be explicitly disclosed in both the cover letter and manuscript.
  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the text and figures.
  • All manuscripts undergo anti-plagiarism screening; plagiarism > 20% is grounds for rejection.

6. FIGURES AND TABLES

  • Figures must be high-resolution TIFF or JPEG files.
  • Tables must be simple, with no internal grid lines, and submitted in a separate PDF.
  • Images must not reveal patient identity (faces anonymized).
  • Previously published material requires written permission.

7. REFERENCES

  • Follow the Vancouver style.
  • Numbered in order of appearance, using square brackets.
  • Up to six authors listed; beyond that: et al.

8. PEER-REVIEW AND EDITORIAL PROCESS

  • Two external reviewers minimum.
  • Authors must respond point-by-point and highlight revisions in yellow.
  • Revised manuscripts must be submitted within 4 weeks (extensions possible).
  • Accepted articles proceed to proof stage; only minor corrections are allowed.

9. COPYRIGHT AND OPEN ACCESS POLICY

RMP publishes under Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0 licensing:
users may distribute, adapt, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes with proper citation.

10. PUBLICATION CHARGES

Publication is free of charge.