Pediatrics in Review

Aims & Scope

Pediatrics in Review (PIR) is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ monthly peer-reviewed continuing medical education journal, designed to keep the general pediatric clinician current in all areas of pediatric medicine and to assist those participating in the Maintenance of Certification program of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).

The journal is one of the key components of the Academy’s continuing medical education program: PREP® (the Pediatrics Review and Education Program).

Together, PIR and the PREP Self-Assessment comprise PREP The Curriculum®.

Each PIR review article includes quiz questions formulated by topic experts.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.305

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	62

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16480

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	368

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

• The Child Behavior Checklist and Related Forms for Assessing Behavioral/Emotional Problems and Competencies

  Citation: 1002

  Authors: Thomas M., Thomas M.

• Respiratory Distress in the Newborn

  Citation: 313

  Authors: Suzanne, Chuanpit, Michelle

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection and Bronchiolitis

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Giovanni, Miriam K.

• Health Literacy: Implications for Child Health

  Citation: 233

  Authors: Andrea K., Alexander, H. Shonna

• Adolescent Psychosocial, Social, and Cognitive Development

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Renata Arrington

• Hyperlipidemia

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Jeremy, Tracy, Julian, Sheebu, Shabana

• Developmental Milestones: Motor Development

  Citation: 160

  Authors: R. J., T., C.

• Neonatal Hypoglycemia

  Citation: 148

  Authors: Alecia, Thomas

• Necrotizing Enterocolitis

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Barrie S., Stephen E.

• Developmental Milestones

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Rebecca J., Graham J., Annemarie

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