What is the Impact Factor of Hormone Research in Paediatrics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Hormone Research in Paediatrics is 3.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Hormone Research in Paediatrics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Hormone Research in Paediatrics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.038 (Q1) and an H-index of 107.

Who publishes Hormone Research in Paediatrics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Hormone Research in Paediatrics is published by S. Karger AG. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,253 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Hormone Research in Paediatrics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Hormone Research in Paediatrics is "HORM RES PAEDIAT". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #4,601Hybrid

Hormone Research in Paediatrics

Abbreviation (ISO):HORM RES PAEDIAT

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Identifier (ISSN):1663-2818(Print)/1663-2826(Online)

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Publisher:S. Karger AG

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.8↑ +1.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Hormone Research in Paediatrics

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.038

#4,601

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

107

107 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate3.8%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

59articles/year

27.02% Gold OA•66.02% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The mission of 'Hormone Research in Paediatrics' is to improve the care of children with endocrine disorders by promoting basic and clinical knowledge. The journal facilitates the dissemination of information through original papers, mini reviews, clinical guidelines and papers on novel insights from clinical practice. Periodic editorials from outstanding paediatric endocrinologists address the main published novelties by critically reviewing the major strengths and weaknesses of the studies.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine98%Biology84.1%Internal medicine81.6%Endocrinology77%Chemistry60.3%Biochemistry58.2%Genetics53.3%Pathology39.1%Hormone38.5%Pediatrics29.6%Psychology20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Endocrinology & Metabolism Pediatrics

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Rank77/198

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank14/190

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Rank55/198

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank58/190

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM	JCRSCIE	77/198	Q2
PEDIATRICS	JCRSCIE	14/190	Q1
ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM	JCISCIE	55/198	Q2
PEDIATRICS	JCISCIE	58/190	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.8

Articles / Year86

Total Citations17

2025

IF2.7

Articles / Year145

Total Citations256

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year123

Total Citations806

2023

IF3.2

Articles / Year100

Total Citations594

2022

IF4.275

Articles / Year124

Total Citations1,434

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.8	86	17
2025	2.7	145	256
2024	2.6	123	806
2023	3.2	100	594
2022	4.275	124	1,434
2021	2.852	104	1,361
2020	2.174	93	1,450
2019	2.324	118	2,619
2018	2.103	138	2,677
2017	—	148	3,460
2016	—	150	8,801
2015	—	158	6,971

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #4,601Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1970-1997, 2010-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.038

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.62

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,253 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations814

3-Year Documents244

Citable Documents229

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate59.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ1

EndocrinologyQ2

Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 3.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Hormone Research in Paediatrics (abbr: HORM RES PAEDIAT, ISSN: 1663-2818) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, published by S. Karger AG in Switzerland since 2010. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.038 (Q1), an H-index of 107.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 59 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,253 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.