Archives of Disease in Childhood

Aims & Scope

Archives of Disease in Childhood is an international peer review journal that aims to keep paediatricians and others up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases as well as advocacy issues such as child protection.

It focuses on all aspects of child health and disease from the perinatal period (in the Fetal and Neonatal edition) through to adolescence.

ADC includes original research reports, commentaries, reviews of clinical and policy issues, and evidence reports.

Areas covered include: community child health, public health, epidemiology, acute paediatrics, advocacy, and ethics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	4.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.972

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5054

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2148

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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.

• Variations in pattern of pubertal changes in girls.

  Citation: 4554

  Authors: W. A., J. M.

• Variations in the Pattern of Pubertal Changes in Boys

  Citation: 3833

  Authors: W. A., J. M.

• Clinical longitudinal standards for height, weight, height velocity, weight velocity, and stages of puberty.

  Citation: 2401

  Authors: J M, R H

• Body mass index reference curves for the UK, 1990.

  Citation: 1555

  Authors: T J, J V, M A

• Standards from birth to maturity for height, weight, height velocity, and weight velocity: British children, 1965. I.

  Citation: 1245

  Authors: J. M., R. H., M.

• Revised criteria for diagnosis of coeliac disease. Report of Working Group of European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

  Citation: 1184

  Authors:

• Quantitative growth and development of human brain

  Citation: 1182

  Authors: J., J.

• Health consequences of obesity

  Citation: 1091

  Authors: J J

• Cross sectional stature and weight reference curves for the UK, 1990.

  Citation: 1015

  Authors: J V, T J, S, P R, E M, M A

• Standards from birth to maturity for height, weight, height velocity, and weight velocity: British children, 1965. II.

  Citation: 969

  Authors: J. M., R. H., M.

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