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The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of TheInternational Journal of Neonatal Screening, a peer-reviewed open access journal on all topics related to newborn screening. With an Impact Factor of 4.0 and a CiteScore of 6.7, the journal is covered in Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, Embase, and other databases. The journal has published more than 500 papers from more than 2000 authors. More than 400 reviewers have reviewed the journal at least once. We equally value the contributions made by our editors, authors, and reviewers.
In honor of the journal’s 10th anniversary, we are reflecting on our past accomplishments and embarking on an exciting new chapter. We invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone for our journal and to explore the content we have prepared for you below.
The inaugural issue was released. The International Journal of Neonatal Screening (IJNS) was published as a quarterly journal.
The International Society for Neonatal Screening (ISNS) became affiliated to the IJNS and owns the journal.
Dr. Ralph Fingerhut was appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of the IJNS.
The German Society for Neonatal Screening (DGNS) became affiliated to the IJNS.
The IJNS was indexed in Scopus (Elsevier), starting with Volume 1 (Issue 1).
Dr. Peter C.J.I. Schielen was appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of the IJNS.
IJNS was indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)—Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics), starting with Volume 1 (Issue 1).
The Japanese Society for Neonatal Screening (JSNS) and The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) became affiliated to the IJNS.
The first Offline Editorial Board Meeting was hosted during the 10th ISNS International Symposium and the 11th Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Hangzhou, China
The IJNS was indexed in PubMed Central (PMC)—National Library of Medicine (NLM), starting with Volume 4 (Issue 1).
The IJNS was indexed in EMBASE - Elsevier.
The UK Newborn Screening Laboratory Network (UKNSLN) became affiliated to the IJNS.
The IJNS received its 2022 CiteScore (5.0). The IJNS received its first Impact Factor (3.5).
The second Offline Editorial Board Meeting was hosted during the 2023 APHL and ISNS Newborn Screening Symposium in Sacramento, CA, USA.
The French Society for Neonatal Screening (SFDN) became affiliated to the IJNS.
The year 2025 marked the 10th anniversary of the journal.
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Newborn Screening Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of IJNS! As both a reviewer and author, my experience has been incredibly rewarding. Working in the newborn screening laboratory in Hong Kong, we
Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of IJNS! As both a reviewer and author, my experience has been incredibly rewarding. Working in the newborn screening laboratory in Hong Kong, we have submitted several papers that have received positive feedback. IJNS is always the first journal we consider submitting our work to on newborn screening. The reviewer comments have been invaluable, enhancing the quality of our work. The audience comprises professionals from the newborn screening field, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and knowledge. The Editorial Board is highly efficient, and the website submission process is straightforward, making it easy for contributors to share their research. I look forward to continuing my collaboration with the journal and contributing to the advancement of neonatal screening practices worldwide.
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Genetics and Public Health Consultant, Newborn Screening and Genetics, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Bethesda, MD, USA
Congratulations! What an incredible accomplishment it is for IJNS to have been in operation for 10 successful years! As an active member of the international newborn screening community, IJNS continues
Congratulations! What an incredible accomplishment it is for IJNS to have been in operation for 10 successful years! As an active member of the international newborn screening community, IJNS continues to serve as a tremendous resource for new and updated newborn screening and rare disease information. Having both reviewed and submitted manuscripts to IJNS, my experience has been incredibly fulfilling, and my knowledge of the newborn screening system has been greatly expanded. I look forward to contributing to this journal for many years to come!
Advisory Board Member
Nat. Newborn Screening and Global Research Center, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA
I am pleased to congratulate the International Journal of Neonatal Screening on the occasion of its tenth anniversary! It has been a privilege to work with the journal staff and
I am pleased to congratulate the International Journal of Neonatal Screening on the occasion of its tenth anniversary! It has been a privilege to work with the journal staff and other authors, editors and reviewers in contributing to the journal’s continuing success. The International Journal of Neonatal Screening provides a global forum for those working to improve child health through newborn screening and is known as a reliable source for scientific information useful in improving the quality and reach of newborn screening systems. The degree to which the quality of papers and the subsequent journal CiteScore and Impact Factor rankings have improved over the 10 years is impressive. I look forward to participating in continued successes for the journal and helping to maintain the quality it has become known for.
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David Bick, Arzoo Ahmed, Dasha Deen, Alessandra Ferlini, Nicolas Garnier, Dalia Kasperaviciute, Mathilde Leblond, Amanda Pichini, Augusto Rendon, Aditi Satija, Alice Tuff-Lacey and Richard H. Scott
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Jaka Sikonja, Urh Groselj, Maurizio Scarpa, Giancarlo la Marca, David Cheillan, Stefan Kölker, Rolf H. Zetterström, Viktor Kožich, Yann Le Cam, Gulcin Gumus, Valentina Bottarelli, Mirjam van der Burg, Eugenie Dekkers, Tadej Battelino, Johan Prevot, Peter C. J. I. Schielen and James R. Bonham
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Abigail Veldman, Mensiena B. G. Kiewiet, Margaretha Rebecca Heiner-Fokkema, Marcel R. Nelen, Richard J. Sinke, Birgit Sikkema-Raddatz, Els Voorhoeve, Dineke Westra, Martijn E. T. Dollé, Peter C. J. I. Schielen and Francjan J. van Spronsen
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Michael H. Gelb, Khaja Basheeruddin, Alberto Burlina, Hsiao-Jan Chen, Yin-Hsiu Chien, George Dizikes, Christine Dorley, Roberto Giugliani, Amy Hietala, Xinying Hong, Shu-Min Kao, Hamid Khaledi, Tracy Klug, Francyne Kubaski, Hsuan-Chieh Liao, Monica Martin, Adrienne Manning, Joseph Orsini, Yin Peng, Enzo Ranieri, Andreas Rohrwasser, Nicolas Szabo-Fresnais, Coleman T. Turgeon, Frédérick M. Vaz, Li-yun Wang and Dietrich Maternadd
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The French Society for Neonatal Screening (SFDN) is Now an Affiliated Society Member of the International Journal of Neonatal Screening (IJNS)
In November 2024, the French Society for Neonatal Screening (SFDN) became affiliated with the International Journal of Neonatal Screening (IJNS). As part of this collaboration, all members of SFDN enjoy a discount on the article processing charges (APC) when submitting articles to International Journal of Neonatal Screening (IJNS, ISSN: 2409-515X).
The French Society for Neonatal Screening (SFDN) is a medical and scientific organization whose aim is to bring together professionals involved in neonatal screening in order to promote all initiatives, including research, in favor of neonatal screening. SFDN is a partner for public authorities in all areas concerning neonatal screening and represents the French neonatal screening community in national and international organizations.
SFDN is a professional organization whose functions are highly relevant to the scope of IJNS. We look forward to collaborating with SFDN and publishing state-of-the-art research from its members in this field.
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