European Journal of Pediatrics

Aims & Scope

The European Journal of Pediatrics (EJPE) is a leading peer-reviewed medical journal which covers the entire field of pediatrics.

The editors encourage authors to submit original articles, reviews, short communications, and correspondence on all relevant themes and topics.

EJPE is particularly committed to the publication of articles on important new clinical research that will have an immediate impact on clinical pediatric practice.

The editorial office very much welcomes ideas for publications, whether individual articles or article series, that fit this goal and is always willing to address inquiries from authors regarding potential submissions.

Invited review articles on clinical pediatrics that provide comprehensive coverage of a subject of importance are also regularly commissioned.

EJPE publishes across all relevant fields of research, including but not restricted to: cardiology endocrinology gastroenterology and hepatology growth and development hematology and oncology imaging techniques immunology and allergology infectious diseases intensive care medicine medical genetics and metabolic diseases neonatology nephrology and urology neuropediatrics nutrition otorhinolaryngology pediatric surgery pharmacology preventive pediatrics and epidemiology psychology and psychiatry, and adolescent medicine pulmonology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	3.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.934

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	115

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5406

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4288

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

• The metabolism of homocysteine: pathways and regulation

  Citation: 445

  Authors: J. D.

• Is grip strength a predictor for total muscle strength in healthy children, adolescents, and young adults?

  Citation: 428

  Authors: Anne E., Tim, Paul J. M., Raoul H. H.

• Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome): a clinical review and recommendations for treatment in the era of enzyme replacement therapy

  Citation: 414

  Authors: J. Edmond, Maurizio, Michael, Olaf A., Linda, Nathalie, Allan, Gunilla, Ans T., Jiri

• Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

  Citation: 400

  Authors: G. E.

• SARS-COV-2 infection in children and newborns: a systematic review

  Citation: 391

  Authors: Ilaria, Chiara, Margherita, Maria Elena, Anna, Agostino, Enrico, Paola

• Familial and acquired hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

  Citation: 372

  Authors: Gritta E.

• The proteus syndrome

  Citation: 349

  Authors: H. -R., G. R., P., J., H. J., E.

• Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children related to COVID-19: a systematic review

  Citation: 335

  Authors: Levi, Ruben, Filomeen

• Prediction of non-responsiveness to standard high-dose gamma-globulin therapy in patients with acute Kawasaki disease before starting initial treatment

  Citation: 329

  Authors: Tetsuya, Shunji, Kouji, Takehisa, Ichiro, Kazunori, Shigetoyo, Junichi

• Children and nocturnal snoring: Evaluation of the effects of sleep related respiratory resistive load and daytime functioning

  Citation: 294

  Authors: Ch., R., R., B.

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