Academic Pediatrics

Aims & Scope

Academic Pediatrics, the official journal of the Academic Pediatric Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to strengthen the research and educational base of academic general pediatrics.

The journal provides leadership in pediatric education, research, patient care and advocacy.

Content areas include pediatric education, emergency medicine, injury, abuse, behavioral pediatrics, holistic medicine, child health services and health policy,and the environment.

The journal provides an active forum for the presentation of pediatric educational research in diverse settings, involving medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing professionals.

The journal also emphasizes important research relating to the quality of child health care, health care policy, and the organization of child health services.

It also includes systematic reviews of primary care interventions and important methodologic papers to aid research in child health and education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	3.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3021

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2031

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.316

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Use of Interrupted Time Series Analysis in Evaluating Health Care Quality Improvements

  Citation: 890

  Authors: Robert B., Fang

• Poverty, Stress, and Brain Development: New Directions for Prevention and Intervention

  Citation: 384

  Authors: Clancy, C. Cybele

• Methods to Assess Adverse Childhood Experiences of Children and Families: Toward Approaches to Promote Child Well-being in Policy and Practice

  Citation: 379

  Authors: Christina D., Adam, James, Narangerel, Kathleen, Roy, Paula

• The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ): Its Factor Structure, Reliability, and Validity

  Citation: 364

  Authors: David L., Gregory S., M. David, Carmen, Katryne, William C., Maria, Dale F.

• Associations Between Obesity and Comorbid Mental Health, Developmental, and Physical Health Conditions in a Nationally Representative Sample of US Children Aged 10 to 17

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Neal, Kandyce, Wendy

• Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health, Chronic Medical Conditions, and Development in Young Children

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Bonnie D., Jinjin, Erum, Ruth E.K., Michael S., Amy, John, Sarah

• Prevalence and Trends of Severe Obesity Among US Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Joseph A., Stephen R., Peggy, Jonathan D., Sarah E.

• Poverty is Not Just an Indicator: The Relationship Between Income, Poverty, and Child Well-Being

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Ajay, Christopher

• Shared Decision Making in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Kirk D., Betsy, William B., Gabriela, Noor, Patricia, Zhen, Juan Pablo, Victor M., Annie

• Evidence for Family-Centered Care for Children With Special Health Care Needs: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Karen A., Sheila, Jeanne, Alixandra A., Diane, Kirsten, Charles J., Paul W., James M.

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