Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism

Aims & Scope

The Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism Journal is the official publication of the Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology.

Its formal abbreviated title is “Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab”.

It is a peer-reviewed open access journal of medicine published in English.

The journal was launched in 1996 under the title of ‘Journal of Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology’ until 2011 (pISSN 1226-2242).

Since 2012, the title is now changed to ‘Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism’.

The Journal is published four times per year on the last day of March, June, September, and December.

It is widely distributed for free to members of the Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology, medical schools, libraries, and academic institutions.

The journal is indexed/tracked/covered by web sites of PubMed Central, PubMed, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EBSCO, EMBASE, KoreaMed, KoMCI, KCI, Science Central, DOI/CrossRef, Directory of Open Access Journals(DOAJ), and Google Scholar.

The aims of Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism are to contribute to the advancements in the fields of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism through the scientific reviews and interchange of all of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism.

It aims to reflect the latest clinical, translational, and basic research trends from worldwide valuable achievements.

In addition, genome research, epidemiology, public education and clinical practice guidelines in each country are welcomed for publication.

The Journal particularly focuses on research conducted with Asian-Pacific children whose genetic and environmental backgrounds are different from those of the Western.

Area of specific interest include the following : Growth, puberty, glucose metabolism including diabetes mellitus, obesity, nutrition, disorders of sexual development, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal cortex, bone or other endocrine and metabolic disorders from infancy through adolescence.

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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

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

APC Details

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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.

• Phthalate exposure and childhood obesity

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Shin Hye, Mi Jung

• Effects of growth hormone on glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in human

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Shin-Hye, Mi-Jung

• Sitosterolemia: a review and update of pathophysiology, clinical spectrum, diagnosis, and management

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Eun-Gyong

• Iodine and thyroid function

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Hye Rim

• Pubertal growth and epiphyseal fusion

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Kye Shik

• Genetics of Prader-Willi syndrome and Prader-Will-Like syndrome

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Chong Kun

• Small for gestational age and obesity related comorbidities

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Yong Hee, Sochung

• Perfluoroalkyl substances exposure and thyroid hormones in humans: epidemiological observations and implications

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Jung Eun, Kyungho

• Alternative biomarkers for assessing glycemic control in diabetes: fructosamine, glycated albumin, and 1,5-anhydroglucitol

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Ji-Eun

• Early-life exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pubertal development in girls

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Jeong Eun, Hae Woon, Yun Jeong, Young Ah