American Journal of Perinatology

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Perinatology is an international, peer-reviewed, and indexed journal publishing 14 issues a year dealing with original research and topical reviews.

It is the definitive forum for specialists in obstetrics, neonatology, perinatology, and maternal/fetal medicine, with emphasis on bridging the different fields.

The focus is primarily on clinical and translational research, clinical and technical advances in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment as well as evidence-based reviews.

Topics of interest include epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and management of maternal, fetal, and neonatal diseases.

Manuscripts on new technology, NICU set-ups, and nursing topics are published to provide a broad survey of important issues in this field.

All articles undergo rigorous peer review, with web-based submission, expedited turn-around, and availability of electronic publication.

The American Journal of Perinatology is accompanied by AJP Reports - an Open Access journal for case reports in neonatology and maternal/fetal medicine.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
• Medline
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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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 3,200.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Severe COVID-19 during Pregnancy and Possible Vertical Transmission

  Citation: 418

  Authors: Maria Claudia, Tania, David, Camille M., Luis M., Mauricio

• HYPOXIC-ISCHEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

  Citation: 272

  Authors: Robert

• Medication Use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Emily, Christoph, Reese, Matthew, Daniel, P.

• Short- and Long-Term Outcomes for Extremely Preterm Infants

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Ravi

• The Reset Hypothesis: Lactation and Maternal Metabolism

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Alison, Janet

• Trauma and Pregnancy

  Citation: 216

  Authors: AnnaMarie, Vern, Karen, Michael, Wendy

• Inadequate Prenatal Care Utilization and Risks of Infant Mortality and Poor Birth Outcome: A Retrospective Analysis of 28,729,765 U.S. Deliveries over 8 Years

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Sarah, Jacques, Christina, Haim

• Cesarean versus Vaginal Delivery: Whose Risks? Whose Benefits?

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Kimberly, Sherri, Lisa, Moshe

• Role of the Placenta in Preterm Birth: A Review

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Terry

• Telehealth for High-Risk Pregnancies in the Setting of the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Citation: 195

  Authors: Aleha, Noelia, Janice J., Caitlin D., Mary E., Ukachi N., Karin M., Dena, Cynthia, Jennifer H., Anita P., Nigel, Eliza C., Russell S., Catherine, Leslie, Samsiya, Laurence E., Jean-Ju, Erica S., Lynn L., Hope S., Alexander M.