Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education and Practice Edition

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	0.9
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.401

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13754

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	260

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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
• 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.

• What is next generation sequencing?

  Citation: 603

  Authors: Sam, Patrick S

• Implementing transition: Ready Steady Go

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Arvind, Patricia M, Nikki, Anthony P

• What is CRISPR/Cas9?

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Melody, Andrew, Caroline, David

• The Gilles De La Tourette syndrome: the current status

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Mary May

• How to use the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Chelo, Marie, Eleanor J, Jean, Elizabeth

• Core Outcome Sets

  Citation: 105

  Authors: James, Ian, Chris

• What do I need to know about aminoglycoside antibiotics?

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Eva, Charlotte I, Mike

• Feeding difficulties in children with cerebral palsy

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Morag J, Jeremy R, Peter B

• Management of drooling in children

  Citation: 76

  Authors: C B R, H

• Paediatric trauma: injury pattern and mortality in the UK

  Citation: 75

  Authors: J, S, M, A, F, O, E

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