Early Child Development and Care

Aims & Scope

Early Child Development and Care is a multidisciplinary publication that serves psychologists, educators, psychiatrists, paediatricians, social workers and other professionals who deal with research, planning, education and care of infants and young children.

The Journal provides English translations of work in this field that has been published in other languages, and original English papers on all aspects of early child development and care: descriptive and evaluative articles on social, educational and preventive medical programs for young children, experimental and observational studies, critical reviews and summary articles.

This journal does not normally publish papers which relate specifically to the construction, validation or evaluation of psychometric devices, measuring instruments and scales.

Exceptions may be made if such information is essential in the context of a substantive research paper, or technical review, on a topic covered by the broad reach of our aforementioned aims and scope.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10566

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	909

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.551

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	1.00

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Nursing and Psychology, 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.

• Making meaning: children’s perspectives expressed through drawings

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Johanna, Sue, Bob

• Listening to and involving young children: a review of research and practice

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Alison

• Conducting research with young children: some ethical considerations

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Rosie

• Contributions of the home literacy environment to preschool‐aged children’s emerging literacy and language skills

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Daniel J., Sally S., Kymberley K.

• The Unique Contribution of Home Literacy Environment to Differences in Early Literacy Skills¹

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Elizabeth A., Frederick J.

• Fathers in attachment theory and research: a review

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Inge

• Playschool in pictures: children’s photographs as a research method

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Johanna

• Play and learning—inseparable dimensions in preschool practice

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Ingrid, Eva

• The effect of parent–child attachment relationships on child biopsychosocial outcomes: a review

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Kenna E., Liana J.

• Kindergarten teachers beliefs and practices

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Rosalind, Craig H., Diane C., Sue

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