Guidelines and Opportunities for Contributing to the International Journal of Prenatal & Life Sciences

The International Journal of Prenatal & Life Sciences welcomes submissions from researchers, clinicians, educators, and scholars across disciplines who are dedicated to expanding knowledge on human development from preconception onward. Our journal emphasizes rigorous, transdisciplinary, and ethically grounded research, with a particular focus on prenatal psychology, embryology, human development, and the emerging implications of technology in the meta-human era.

What We Publish

We accept a wide range of scholarly contributions, including:

Original Research Articles – Empirical studies that advance understanding of prenatal and early life development.
Reviews & Meta-Analyses – Comprehensive syntheses of existing literature, highlighting trends and gaps.
Theoretical & Conceptual Papers – Innovative frameworks, models, and hypotheses addressing prenatal development, complexity, and relational systems.
Case Reports & Clinical Insights – Evidence-based case studies that illuminate developmental processes and prenatal experience.
Practice Reflections – Expert reflections on interventions, educational programs, or community practices related to prenatal life.
Book & Film Reviews – Critiques and analyses relevant to prenatal science, development, and culture.
Position & Perspective Papers – Thoughtful explorations on ethics, policy, and the impact of emerging technologies on conception, gestation, birth and postnatal development of humans but also life in general.

Our Signature Expectations

To align with the journal’s vision, submissions should:

Center the Prenate/ Primal Origin – Treat the developing human as an active, relational participant in its own growth.
Incorporate Complexity – Recognize the dynamic interactions across biological, psychological, cultural, ethical, and environmental levels.
Apply Salutogenic Principles – Highlight adaptive capacities, resilience, and developmental creativity.
Address Ethical and Human Rights Dimensions – Reflect on implications for dignity, autonomy, and intergenerational impact.
Integrate Interdisciplinary Perspectives – Encourage connections across sciences, humanities, and professional practice.
Engage the Meta-Human Era (where relevant) – Consider the implications of emerging technologies, artificial gestation, gene editing, and AI in human development.

Submission & Review Process

Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review, with reviewers selected from diverse disciplines to ensure rigorous, integrative feedback.
Editorial Oversight: Editors provide additional guidance to ensure alignment with the journal’s vision and interdisciplinary focus.
Open Access: All accepted articles are freely available online immediately upon publication.

Author Resources & Support

Insight Notes: Selected articles may be accompanied by editorial reflections to contextualize findings across disciplines.
Video Abstracts: Authors are encouraged to submit short video summaries to increase accessibility and global reach.
Practice Summaries: For applied research, authors may provide concise practice-oriented summaries for clinicians, educators, and policymakers.
Language: Submissions are accepted in English or Greek. Authors are encouraged to write clearly, avoiding unnecessary jargon.

Author Orientation & Training

Empowering Authors to Contribute Rigorous, Visionary Research in Prenatal Sciences

At the International Journal of Prenatal & Life Sciences, we welcome submissions from researchers, clinicians, educators, and professionals across disciplines. We recognize that some contributors—especially those coming from professional, clinical, or advocacy backgrounds—may not have formal research training. To ensure your work aligns with the journal’s principles, rigor, and interdisciplinary vision, we provide a comprehensive Author Orientation & Training program.

Why Orientation Matters

This program ensures that every submission:

Reflects a prenate-centered perspective, treating the developing human as an active, relational participant.
Integrates complexity-informed, multi-level thinking, connecting biology, psychology, culture, ethics, and environment.
Applies salutogenic principles, highlighting growth, resilience, and adaptive capacities.
Addresses ethical, legal, and human rights dimensions, including emerging issues in the meta-human era (e.g., assisted reproduction, artificial gestation, genetic technologies).
Bridges academic research and professional practice, enhancing clarity, rigor, and societal relevance.

Orientation Components

1. Online Orientation Module

A self-paced digital module that introduces the journal’s principles, submission expectations, and methodological approaches. Topics include:

Prenate-centered science and developmental agency
Complexity-informed analysis and multi-scale perspectives
Ethical foresight and human rights considerations
Writing for interdisciplinary audiences
Meta-human era implications in research and practice

2. Author Handbook

A detailed reference guide covering:

Manuscript structure and formatting requirements
Effective literature review and conceptual framing
Ethical considerations in prenatal research
Examples of successful submissions across disciplines
Tips for bridging professional practice with research

3. Webinars & Workshops

Periodic live sessions led by editors and expert contributors, designed to:

Walk authors through the submission process
Explore case examples and methodological approaches
Discuss ethical, human rights, and meta-human era issues
Provide Q&A for personalized guidance

4. Pre-Submission Mentorship (Optional)

For new or first-time authors, editors offer individualized guidance to:

Review research questions and conceptual framing
Align submissions with the journal’s transdisciplinary and complexity-informed approach
Provide feedback on clarity, style, and ethical considerations before formal submission

How to Access Author Orientation & Training

Register as an author in our Submission Portal.
Email us (info@cosmoanelixis.gr) and ask guidance as to how to access the Online Orientation Module and Author Handbook.
Following the guidance you received, sign up for live Webinars & Workshops or request Pre-Submission Mentorship.
Begin preparing your submission with confidence, guided by the journal’s principles.

Benefits of Orientation & Training

Builds confidence for authors from professional or applied backgrounds.
Ensures high-quality, rigorous, and visionary submissions.
Strengthens the journal’s unique scientific and ethical identity.
Encourages a community of contributors aligned with the journal’s vision for the meta-human era.

Our Author Orientation & Training program is a signature feature of the International Journal of Prenatal & Life Sciences. It reflects our commitment to supporting contributors, advancing knowledge, and shaping the future of prenatal science—ensuring every article we publish is scientifically rigorous, ethically grounded, and oriented toward the flourishing of future generations.

Ready to Submit?

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.

As this is a peer-review, double-blind journal, PLEASE MAKE SURE that you submit 2 different files:
1. The Title file (include the title of the manuscript, the kind of paper it is, the authors' names and their affiliations, and the contact complete details of the corresponding author, including tel number -if possible- and email)
2. The blinded Manuscript. This is the main body of your article with the title only. Remember that there must be no identification clue as to the identity of the authors. That means that you need to check the whole manuscript for any references that could reveal your identity or any word that could give such a clue.
You can use the word Author(s) or Anonymous to refer to previously published work of yours or citations and remove any figures or data that contain affiliation related identifiers and remove any references to funding sources. Do NOT include any aknowledgements at the submission phase. Name your submitted files in a way that the anonymity is maintained. For more information about how you can create a blinded manuscript you can get when you start the 5-step process of submitting.

Five-Step Submission Process

Submitting your manuscript to the International Journal of Prenatal & Life Sciences is straightforward. Please follow the steps below to ensure your submission meets the journal’s standards and supports a smooth double-blind peer review process.

Step 1: Register or Log In

All authors must register with the journal before submitting.
If you are already registered, simply log in to your account.
Registration ensures you can track your submission and receive editorial updates.

Tip: Use a professional email address and complete your profile to facilitate communication.

Step 2: Prepare Your Manuscript Files

Prepare two separate files to maintain double-blind review:

Title File – Include:
- Manuscript title
- Type of paper (e.g., original research, review, case report)
- Authors’ names and affiliations. Include your ORCID
- Complete contact details of the corresponding author (email and telephone, if possible)
Blinded Manuscript – The main body of your article with the title only. Ensure:
- No author-identifying information is present in the text, figures, tables, or metadata
- References to your own work are anonymized using “Author(s)” or “Anonymous”
- Funding sources and acknowledgements are omitted
- File names maintain anonymity (e.g., “Manuscript_Main” and “Manuscript_Title”)

Step 3: Format Your Manuscript

Follow the Author Guidelines for structure, headings, tables, and figures.
Use consistent citation style throughout:
- Vancouver (Numeric) – commonly used in scientific and medical fields
- MLA (Author–Page) – commonly used in humanities and social sciences

Tip: Choose one style for the entire manuscript and ensure references are accurate.

Step 4: Submit via the Online Portal

Access the five-step submission system through your account.
Upload your Title File and Blinded Manuscript.
Complete any required metadata fields (keywords, abstract, manuscript type).
Confirm that all files are correctly formatted and anonymized.

Tip: Check that your manuscript meets the journal’s formatting and anonymity requirements.

Step 5: Confirmation and Tracking

Once submitted, your paper starts its journey.
Your manuscript will undergo double-blind peer review.
You can monitor progress through your author account. You can always communicate with the journal at info@cosmoanelixis.gr.

Tip: Keep your contact information up to date to ensure timely communication during the review process.

Remember the Additional Resources for Authors

Author Orientation & Training: Learn the journal’s principles, ethical guidelines, and meta-human era perspective.
Author Handbook: Step-by-step guidance on formatting, citations, and best practices.
Webinars & Mentorship: Optional support to prepare high-quality submissions.

Following these five steps ensures your submission is properly formatted, anonymized, and aligned with the journal’s vision, maximizing the efficiency of the peer-review process and helping your work reach the widest possible audience.

Takeaway for Authors

By following these guidelines, using the orientation resources, and adhering to submission requirements, authors can:

Produce manuscripts that are scientifically rigorous, ethically grounded, and prenate-centered
Align with the journal’s transdisciplinary and complexity-informed approach
Contribute to a platform shaping the future of prenatal sciences in the meta-human era