Journal of Pediatric Genetics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Pediatric Genetics is an English multidisciplinary peer-reviewed international journal publishing articles on all aspects of genetics in childhood and of the genetics of experimental models.

These topics include clinical genetics, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, medical genetics, dysmorphology, teratology, genetic counselling, genetic engineering, formal genetics, neuropsychiatric genetics, behavioral genetics, community genetics, cytogenetics, hereditary or syndromic cancer genetics, genetic mapping, reproductive genetics, fetal pathology and prenatal diagnosis, multiple congenital anomaly syndromes, and molecular embryology of birth defects.

Journal of Pediatric Genetics provides an in-depth update on new subjects and current comprehensive coverage of the latest techniques used in the diagnosis of childhood genetics.

Journal of Pediatric Genetics encourages submissions from all authors throughout the world.

The following articles will be considered for publication: editorials, original and review articles, short report, rapid communications, case reports, letters to the editor, and book reviews.

The aim of the journal is to share and disseminate knowledge between all disciplines in the field of pediatric genetics.

This journal is a publication of the World Pediatric Society: http://www.worldpediatricsociety.org/ The Journal of Pediatric Genetics is available in print and online.

Articles published ahead of print are available via the eFirst service on the Thieme E-Journals platform.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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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.

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.

• Neurofibromatosis: A Review of NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Meggen, Jesse

• Prescription Opioids in Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes: A Review of the Literature

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Rishi, Susan, Mahsa

• Update on the Teratogenicity of Maternal Mycophenolate Mofetil

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Dawn, Ryan, Nicole, Serban, Michael, Lisa

• Li–Fraumeni Syndrome

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Hernán

• Overgrowth Syndromes

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Andrew, Jennifer

• Maternal Iron Status in Pregnancy and Long-Term Health Outcomes in the Offspring

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Hanan, Nisreen

• Genetic Basis of Nonsyndromic and Syndromic Tooth Agenesis

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Xiaoqian, Ali

• Ciliopathies: Genetics in Pediatric Medicine

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Machteld, Ideke, Heleen

• Syndromic Hearing Loss: A Brief Review of Common Presentations and Genetics

  Citation: 50

  Authors: John, John

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders Associated with Abnormal Gene Dosage: Smith–Magenis and Potocki–Lupski Syndromes

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Juanita, Lorraine