Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism

Aims & Scope

The aim of the Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism (JPEM) is to diffuse speedily new medical information by publishing clinical investigations in pediatric endocrinology and basic research from all over the world.

JPEM is the only international journal dedicated exclusively to endocrinology in the neonatal, pediatric and adolescent age groups.

JPEM is a high-quality journal dedicated to pediatric endocrinology in its broadest sense, which is needed at this time of rapid expansion of the field of endocrinology.

JPEM publishes Reviews, Original Research, Case Reports, Short Communications and Letters to the Editor (including comments on published papers),.

JPEM publishes supplements of proceedings and abstracts of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes society meetings.

Topics: Pediatric endocrinology, Pediatric diabetes, Inherited metabolic diseases.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.445

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	75

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12740

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	825

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and 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 "Muscle-Bone Unit" in Children and Adolescents: A 2000 Overview

  Citation: 240

  Authors: H.M., E.

• The Roles of Placental Growth Hormone and Placental Lactogen in the Regulation of Human Fetal Growth and Development

  Citation: 235

  Authors: S., M.

• Intrauterine Diabetic Environment Confers Risks for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity in the Offspring, in Addition to Genetic Susceptibility

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Dana, David J.

• Emergence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children: Epidemiological Evidence

  Citation: 195

  Authors: Anne

• Glucotoxicity and β-Cell Failure in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Ν., G., R.

• Vitamin D deficiency in childhood: old lessons and current challenges

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Roberto, Cristian, Maria Grazia, Elena, Luca

• GH Releasing Peptides - Structure and Kinetics

  Citation: 126

  Authors: C.Y.

• Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Obese Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 122

  Authors: M., R., A., G., H., S.

• Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY): an update

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Ahmet, Gönül, Ayhan, Ece

• A Long-term Outcome Study of Intersex Conditions

  Citation: 117

  Authors: G., S., J., A., S., E., J.

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