Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics is the official journal of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group.

JPPT is a peer-reviewed multi disciplinary journal that is devoted to promoting the safe and effective use of medications in infants and children.

To this end, the journal publishes practical information for all practitioners who provide care to pediatric patients.

Each issue includes review articles, original clinical investigations, case reports, editorials, and other information relevant to pediatric medication therapy.

The Journal focuses all work on issues related to the practice of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics.

The scope of content includes pharmacotherapy, extemporaneous compounding, dosing, methods of medication administration, medication error prevention, and legislative issues.

The Journal will contain original research, review articles, short subjects, case reports, clinical investigations, editorials, and news from such organizations as the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group, the FDA, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and so on.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.419

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	29

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13357

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	439

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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

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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.

• Exploring the Reasons Behind Parental Refusal of Vaccines

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Chephra, Kristin

• Developmental Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Populations

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Hong, Sara

• A Review of Pneumococcal Vaccines: Current Polysaccharide Vaccine Recommendations and Future Protein Antigens

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Calvin C., P. David, Chasity M.

• Nusinersen: A Novel Antisense Oligonucleotide for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Erin E., Elizabeth K.

• Developing a Theoretical Framework for Evaluating the Quality of mHealth Apps for Adolescent Users: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Ruth N., Natalie S., Brent I.

• Emerging Use of Epidiolex (Cannabidiol) in Epilepsy

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Renad, Brielle, Yong

• Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor: The First Triple-Combination Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Modulating Therapy

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Kaden, Michelle

• Patent Ductus Arteriosus: An Overview

  Citation: 40

  Authors: James E., Jatinder

• A Review of Pharmacological Management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Leslie, Timothy

• Propylene Glycol Toxicity in Children

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Terri Y., Robert L., Natalie M.

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