Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD) is a peer-reviewed, academic, and open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge within the fields of child development, child health, education, psychology, social work, family studies, and related disciplines. The journal aims to enhance the visibility of theoretical and applied research while fostering scientific interaction within the global academic community.
The journal publishes scholarly works regarding developmental processes from early childhood to adolescence, focusing on cognitive, socio-emotional, linguistic, motor, and self-care development. Furthermore, JCD features interdisciplinary studies examining the familial, educational, environmental, and societal structures that influence the child.
J-CAD encompasses a broad disciplinary scope focusing on the individual, familial, educational, and social processes that shape child and adolescent development. Within this framework, the journal welcomes the following types of studies:

Child development theories, developmental processes, and contemporary scientific approaches.

Parenting, family-child dynamics, and early childhood interventions.

Preschool education curricula, teacher training, and pedagogical practices.

Physical health, nutritional status, risk factors, and developmental support applications.

Child psychology, behavioral issues, learning processes, and emotional development.

Social and cultural environments and development within a societal context.

Child rights, child protection systems, and social work practices.

Child-technology interaction and the impact of digitalization on development.

Scale development, psychometrics, program evaluation, and the development of scientific assessment tools.

The journal publishes Original Research Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, and Application/Research Notes.

Publication Language Policy
To enhance international visibility and strengthen publishing standards, the journal will exclusively consider manuscripts written in English for evaluation as of January 2026. This policy has been implemented to facilitate the journal’s inclusion in international indexes, reach a global readership, and ensure the high-quality circulation of scholarly knowledge produced in the field.

Journal of Child and Development is committed to providing a continuous contribution to the field of child development by supporting the publication of high-caliber academic research.

Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL

Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD)

Editor-in-Chief

The journal publishes scholarly works regarding developmental processes from early childhood to adolescence, focusing on cognitive, socio-emotional, linguistic, motor, and self-care development. Furthermore, J-CAD features interdisciplinary studies examining the familial, educational, environmental, and societal structures that influence the child.
J-CAD encompasses a broad disciplinary scope focusing on the individual, familial, educational, and social processes that shape child and adolescent development. Within this framework, the journal welcomes the following types of studies:
• Child development theories, developmental processes, and contemporary scientific approaches.
• Parenting, family-child dynamics, and early childhood interventions.
• Preschool education curricula, teacher training, and pedagogical practices.
• Physical health, nutritional status, risk factors, and developmental support applications.
• Child psychology, behavioral issues, learning processes, and emotional development.
• Social and cultural environments and development within a societal context.
• Child rights, child protection systems, and social work practices.
• Child-technology interaction and the impact of digitalization on development.
• Scale development, psychometrics, program evaluation, and the development of scientific assessment tools.
The journal publishes Original Research Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, and Application/Research Notes.
Publication Language Policy
To enhance international visibility and strengthen publishing standards, the journal will exclusively consider manuscripts written in English for evaluation as of January 2026. This policy has been implemented to facilitate the journal’s inclusion in international indexes, reach a global readership, and ensure the high-quality circulation of scholarly knowledge produced in the field.
Journal of Child and Development is committed to providing a continuous contribution to the field of child development by supporting the publication of high-caliber academic research.

Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL
Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD)
Editor-in-Chief
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