Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Aims & Scope

​The Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (JPGN) provides a forum for original papers and reviews dealing with pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, including normal and abnormal functions of the alimentary tract and its associated organs, including the salivary glands, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver.

Particular emphasis is on development and its relation to infant and childhood nutrition.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.885

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	160

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5840

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2324

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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, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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.

• European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Guidelines for the Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease

  Citation: 2061

  Authors: S., S., I.R., M.L., A., R., R., K., D., C., M., M., C., A., K.P.

• Enteral Nutrient Supply for Preterm Infants: Commentary From the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Committee on Nutrition

  Citation: 1161

  Authors: C, G, VP, M, D, T, M, ND, C, O, O, SC, S, B, A, W, L, J, B, J, G, J, A, B, P, R, H, P, D, JB, EE

• ESPGHAN Revised Porto Criteria for the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 1127

  Authors: Arie, Sibylle, Dan, Johanna C., Salvatore, Lissy, Kaija‐Leena, Gabor, Richard K., Anders, Stephan, Mary‐Louise C., Jorge A., Gigi, Paolo, Malgorzata, Javier, Annamaria, Frank M., David C.

• European Society Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Guidelines for Diagnosing Coeliac Disease 2020

  Citation: 901

  Authors: Steffen, Sibylle, Ilma, Kalle, Maria Luisa, Carmen, Raanan, Riccardo, Renata, Gemma, Robin, Jernej, Peter, Asbjørn, Tunde, Markku, Sabrina Mai, Alina, Ketil, Katharina, Margreet

• Analysis of Intestinal Flora Development in Breast-Fed and Formula-Fed Infants by Using Molecular Identification and Detection Methods

  Citation: 899

  Authors: Hermie J. M., Alida C. M., Gerwin C., Arjen A., Nicolette, Jacques G., Gjalt W.

• Evaluation and Treatment of Functional Constipation in Infants and Children

  Citation: 847

  Authors: M.M., C., M.Y., C., M.W., S., A., Y., M.A.

• NASPGHAN Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children

  Citation: 828

  Authors: Miriam B., Stephanie H., Sarah E., Sonia, Stephen R., Rohit, Marialena, Pushpa, Jeffrey B., Shikha S., Stavra A.

• Complementary Feeding

  Citation: 748

  Authors: Mary, Jiri, Cristina, Magnus, Nicholas, Nataša, Iva, Jessie M., Flavia, Alexandre, Christian

• Complementary Feeding: A Commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition

  Citation: 735

  Authors: Carlo, Tamas, Mary, Olivier, Sanja, Berthold, Kim Fleischer, Luis, John, Jacques, Raanan, Hania, Dominique, Johannes

• Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Clinical Practice Guidelines

  Citation: 716

  Authors: Rachel, Yvan, Maartje, Michael, Carlo, Frederic, Sandeep, Miranda, Annamaria, Nikhil, Neelesh, Merit

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