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Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology (DMCN) has defined the field of paediatric neurology and neurodisability for over 60 years, and is one of the world’s leading journals in the whole field of paediatrics. Owned by Mac Keith Press, DMCN is of interest to researchers, all health professionals concerned with developmental disability and child neurology, and others involved with the care of children and young people. The high quality of published articles is maintained by expert review, including independent statistical assessment, before acceptance.

DMCN has a wide international authorship and readership, and is available in thousands of libraries around the world. It is also available as part of membership of selected societies and organisations. DMCN will accept advertising that accords with its editorial policies.

2-Year Impact Factor: 3.8
5-Year Impact Factor: 4.7

Submission to first decision: 7 days
Acceptance to online publication: 41 days
Acceptance rate: 31%

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Updated Description of Cerebral Palsy

Dan et al.’s updated description of cerebral palsy has been translated into several languages to aid local use across the world.

Every issue, Editor in Chief Bernard Dan identifies one key paper as the Editor’s Choice. Here, we bring together recent Editor’s Choice papers.

Here we compile Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology content that has been translated into languages other than English.

DMCN disseminates the latest clinical research results globally to enhance the care and improve the lives of disabled children and their families.

Do you need language or technical support with your manuscript? If so, Mac Keith Press Editorial Services are here to help.

Enjoyed reading DMCN? Listen to our range of DMCN Podcasts on YouTube and Apple Podcasts featuring interviews and discussions with authors and editors.

Virtual Issues are quarterly collections of previously-published articles on specific topics.
Read our recent Virtual Issues here.

Here we present Plain Language Summaries of selected DMCN papers, produced in partnership with the AACPDM Community Council.

Here we present useful resources for peer reviewers including tips for reviewing, AI in peer review, recognition for reviewers and more.

In this section we present recent Letters to Editor. These are usually responses to articles or commentaries published in DMCN.

Journal

Updated Description of Cerebral Palsy

Editor’s Choice

Translated Material

About DMCN

Editorial Services

DMCN Podcasts

Virtual Issues

Plain Language Summaries

Peer Review

Letters to the Editor