What is the Impact Factor of Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing is 1.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.544 (Q2) and an H-index of 51.

Who publishes Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,860 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing is "J SPEC PEDIATR NURS" with common acronym "jspn". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #10,917Hybrid

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

Acronym:jspn

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Abbreviation (ISO):J SPEC PEDIATR NURS

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Identifier (ISSN):1539-0136(Print)

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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.1↓ -0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.544

#10,917

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

51 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

31articles/year

36.84% Gold OA•62.5% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Linking science and practice by publishing evidence-based information on pediatric nursing and answering the question, 'How might this information affect nursing practice?' The Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing (JSPN) is the international evidence-based practice journal for nurses who specialize in the care of children and families. JSPN bridges the gap between research and practice by publishing peer-reviewed reliable, clinically relevant, and readily applicable evidence. The journal integrates the best evidence with pediatric nurses' passion for achieving the best outcomes. The journal values interdisciplinary perspectives and publishes a wide variety of peer-reviewed papers on clinically relevant topics.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

MedicinePsychologyNursingBiologyPolitical SciencePathologyLawPsychiatryFamily MedicineInternal MedicineSociologyEconomicsChemistry

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Nursing

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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

JCRSCIE, SSCI2026

NURSING

Rank141/194

IndexSCIE, SSCI

JCRSCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank131/190

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE, SSCI2026

NURSING

Rank107/194

IndexSCIE, SSCI

JCISCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank105/190

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
NURSING	JCRSCIE, SSCI	141/194	Q3
PEDIATRICS	JCRSCIE	131/190	Q3
NURSING	JCISCIE, SSCI	107/194	Q3
PEDIATRICS	JCISCIE	105/190	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.1

Articles / Year8

Total Citations0

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year16

Total Citations3

2024

IF1.2

Articles / Year26

Total Citations25

2023

IF1.3

Articles / Year22

Total Citations59

2022

IF1.309

Articles / Year32

Total Citations268

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.1	8	0
2025	1.6	16	3
2024	1.2	26	25
2023	1.3	22	59
2022	1.309	32	268
2021	1.26	39	308
2020	1.154	41	377
2019	1.13	49	509
2018	0.872	30	362
2017	—	43	918
2016	—	35	352
2015	—	38	560

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,917Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2002-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Nursing

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.544

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.66

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,860 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations170

3-Year Documents65

Citable Documents65

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 Rate70.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

PediatricsQ2

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: 0%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区NURSING

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

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing (acronym: jspn, abbr: J SPEC PEDIATR NURS, ISSN: 1539-0136) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United States since 2002. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.544 (Q2), an H-index of 51.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 31 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,860 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.