Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health publishes original research articles of scientific excellence in paediatrics and child health.

Research Articles, Case Reports and Letters to the Editor are published, together with invited Reviews, Annotations, Editorial Comments and manuscripts of educational interest.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.536

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10848

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1454

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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.

• Correlates of specific childhood feeding problems

  Citation: 372

  Authors: D, M, K

• Clinical and psychological effects of excessive screen time on children

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Sophie

• The impact of caring and connectedness on adolescent health and well‐being

  Citation: 325

  Authors: M. D., L J., R. W.

• Duchenne muscular dystrophy

  Citation: 248

  Authors: Eppie M, Andrew J

• The social determinants of early child development: An overview

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Stefania, Lori J., Arjumand, Clyde

• An investigation into sleep characteristics of children with autism and Asperger’s Disorder

  Citation: 239

  Authors: LM, AL, BJ

• Rates of early intervention services in very preterm children with developmental disabilities at age 2 years

  Citation: 226

  Authors: Gehan, Kelly, Alicia J, Nisha C, Peter J, Lex W

• Acute osteomyelitis and septic arthritis in children

  Citation: 212

  Authors: ED, A, M, IR

• Sleep problems in young infants and maternal mental and physical health

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Jordana K, Harriet, Anne, Melissa

• Factors associated with breastfeeding at discharge and duration of breastfeeding

  Citation: 198

  Authors: JA, MCG, RM, CW

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