Academic Pediatrics
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Academic Pediatrics
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
104 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Academic Pediatrics, the official journal of the Academic Pediatric Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to strengthen the research and educational base of academic general pediatrics. The journal provides leadership in pediatric education, research, patient care and advocacy. Content areas include pediatric education, emergency medicine, injury, abuse, behavioral pediatrics, holistic medicine, child health services and health policy,and the environment. The journal provides an active forum for the presentation of pediatric educational research in diverse settings, involving medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing professionals. The journal also emphasizes important research relating to the quality of child health care, health care policy, and the organization of child health services. It also includes systematic reviews of primary care interventions and important methodologic papers to aid research in child health and education.
Special Issues
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PEDIATRICS
PEDIATRICS
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAcademic Pediatrics (acronym: academicpeds, abbr: ACAD PEDIATR, ISSN: 1876-2859) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PEDIATRICS, published by Elsevier Inc. in United States since 2009. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.80, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.097 (Q1), an H-index of 104.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 164 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,416 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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