Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Aims & Scope

PHO: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology covers all aspects of research and patient management within the area of blood disorders and malignant diseases of childhood.

Our goal is to make PHO: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology the premier journal for the international community of clinicians and scientists who together aim to define optimal therapeutic strategies for children and young adults with cancer and blood disorders.

The journal supports articles that address research in diverse clinical settings, exceptional case studies/series that add novel insights into pathogenesis and/or clinical care, and reviews highlighting discoveries and challenges emerging from consortia and conferences.

Clinical studies as well as basic and translational research reports regarding cancer pathogenesis, genetics, molecular diagnostics, pharmacology, stem cells, molecular targeting, cellular and immune therapies and transplantation are of interest.

Papers with a focus on supportive care, late effects and on related ethical, legal, psychological, social, cultural, or historical aspects of these fields are also appreciated.

Reviews on important developments in the field are welcome.

Articles from scientists and clinicians across the international community of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology are considered for publication.

The journal is not dependent on or connected with any organization or society.

All submissions undergo rigorous peer review prior to publication.

Our Editorial Board includes experts in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology representing a wide range of academic and geographic diversity.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.351

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15128

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	220

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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.

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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.

• Alpha₁-Fetoprotein (AFP) Reference Values in Infants up to 2 Years of Age

  Citation: 228

  Authors: M. E. G., D., G., U.

• SEVERE NEUROTOXICITY, OTOTOXICITY AND NEPHROTOXICITY FOLLOWING HIGH-DOSE CISPLATIN AND AMIFOSTINE

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Jairam, Stewart J.

• Leukemia in Down Syndrome: A Review

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Alvin, Annete, John

• Ewing Sarcoma: Clinical State-of-the-Art

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Jenny, Uta, Heribert, Alan

• DEXTROMETHORPHAN IS EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF SUBACUTE METHOTREXATE NEUROTOXICITY

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Richard A., Peter D., Carla B., S. Jill, Stepan, Joseph, Barton A.

• Honey and a Mixture of Honey, Beeswax, and Olive Oil–Propolis Extract in Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Mamdouh, Nancy, Dina, Rania

• DESIGN OF THE SILENT CEREBRAL INFARCT TRANSFUSION (SIT) TRIAL

  Citation: 108

  Authors: James F., Allison A., Bruce, Desiree A., Michael J., Rebecca N., Cindy, Deborah, Robert C., John J., Thomas H., Thomas D., Caterina P., Andrew D., Bruce A., Harold, Michael R.

• DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF ALPHA₁-FETOPROTEIN AND BETA-HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN IN INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Dominik T., Gabriele, Ulrich

• PAIN VARIATIONS DURING CANCER TREATMENT IN CHILDREN: A Descriptive Survey

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Gustaf, Torsten, Stefan, Anders

• Neuroblastoma in children: Update on clinicopathologic and genetic prognostic factors

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Atif A., Lei, Naresh, Maxine

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