Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN) is the premier scientific journal of nutrition and metabolic support.

It publishes original peer-reviewed studies that define the cutting edge of basic and clinical research in the field.

It explores the science of optimizing the care of patients receiving enteral or IV therapies.

Also included: reviews, techniques, brief reports, case reports, and abstracts.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.1
2024	3.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.876

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	119

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5937

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4023

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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 Nursing, 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.

• Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the Adult Critically Ill Patient

  Citation: 2385

  Authors: Stephen A., Beth E., Robert G., Malissa M., Debbie R., Carol, Mary S., Evangelia, Todd W., Gail A., Jane M., Gordon S., Pamela R., Charlene

• What is subjective global assessment of nutritional status?

  Citation: 2339

  Authors: AS, JP, N, S, RA, KN

• Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the Adult Critically Ill Patient:

  Citation: 1357

  Authors: Stephen A., Robert G., Vincent W., Mary, Pamela, Beth, Juan B., Lena, Gail

• Canadian clinical practice guidelines for nutrition support in mechanically ventilated, critically ill adult patients

  Citation: 1163

  Authors: DK, R, JW, L, P

• Consensus Statement: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

  Citation: 1039

  Authors: Jane V., Peggi, Gordon, Ainsley, Marsha

• Hypoalbuminemia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Significance

  Citation: 918

  Authors: Peter B., Robert R., Alan

• Functional Roles of Fatty Acids and Their Effects on Human Health

  Citation: 803

  Authors: Philip C.

• Nutritional and metabolic assessment of the hospitalized patient

  Citation: 684

  Authors: George L, Bruce R., Baltej S., Haran T., Michael F.

• Prevalence of Malnutrition and Current Use of Nutrition Support in Patients With Cancer

  Citation: 639

  Authors: Xavier, Etienne, Mauricette, Claude Beauvillain, Stéphane Michel, François

• A.S.P.E.N. Clinical Guidelines

  Citation: 591

  Authors: Charles, Charlene, Druyan Mary

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