Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Aims & Scope

Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (JDBP) is a leading resource for clinicians, teachers, and researchers involved in pediatric healthcare and child development.

This important journal covers some of the most challenging issues affecting child development and behavior, including: ADHD Autism Depression Anxiety Disorders Internalizing & Externalizing Behaviors Behavioral Aspects of Chronic Illness Psychosocial Determinants of Child Health Developmental/Behavioral Health Disparities Stress & Adversity Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Learning Disabilities/Differences Parenting & Family Factors Gene-Environment Interactions Clinical Screening and Assessment.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	1.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6737

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	808

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.804

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	124

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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 Medicine 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.

• Risk Factors for Adverse Life Outcomes in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects

  Citation: 831

  Authors: ANN P., FRED L., HELEN M., PAUL D., KIERAN, JULIA KOGAN

• Emotion Regulation in Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 556

  Authors: JANICE, MICHAEL, CARISA, SHERI

• Sleep Habits and Sleep Disturbance in Elementary School-Aged Children

  Citation: 547

  Authors: JUDITH A., ANTHONY, MELISSA, CHANTELLE

• Premonitory Urge for Tics Scale (PUTS)

  Citation: 443

  Authors: DOUGLAS W., JOHN, MICHAEL B., SUSANNA

• Disparities in Diagnosis and Access to Health Services for Children with Autism: Data from the National Survey of Children's Health

  Citation: 409

  Authors: Gregory S., Lauren B., Daniel W., Karen W., Melissa A., Christine M., G Edgar

• Autism Spectrum Disorder and Co-occurring Developmental, Psychiatric, and Medical Conditions Among Children in Multiple Populations of the United States

  Citation: 403

  Authors: Susan E., Ellen, Li-Ching, Laura A., Russell S., Christopher, Joyce, Judy, Catherine E.

• Findings from the NIMH Multimodal Treatment Study of ADHD (MTA): Implications and Applications for Primary Care Providers

  Citation: 394

  Authors: PETER S., STEPHEN P., JAMES M., LAURENCE L., C. KEITH, L. EUGENE, HOWARD B., GLEN, LILY, BETSY, JOHN S., JEFFREY H., JOANNE B., BENEDETTO, KAREN, TIMOTHY

• Impact of Recurrent and Chronic Pain on Child and Family Daily Functioning

  Citation: 385

  Authors: TONYA MIZELL

• The Behavioral Phenotype in Fragile X: Symptoms of Autism in Very Young Children with Fragile X Syndrome, Idiopathic Autism, and Other Developmental Disorders

  Citation: 377

  Authors: SALLY J., ELIZABETH A., RANDI

• Association of Food Insecurity with Children's Behavioral, Emotional, and Academic Outcomes: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 363

  Authors: Priya, Rainjade, Deborah A.

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