What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy is 0.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q4) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy is published by Thieme Medical Publishers. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

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Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Identifier (ISSN):2146-457X(Print)/2146-4588(Online)

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Publisher:Thieme Medical Publishers

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.2↑ +0.1

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.2

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

31articles/year

0% Gold OA•76.47% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy is an English multidisciplinary peer-reviewed international journal publishing articles on all topics related to epilepsy and seizure disorders, epilepsy surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and neuropsychology in childhood. These topics include the basic sciences related to the condition itself, the differential diagnosis, natural history, and epidemiology of seizures, and the investigation and practical management of epilepsy (including drug treatment, neurosurgery and non-medical and behavioral treatments). Use of model organisms and in vitro techniques relevant to epilepsy are also acceptable. Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy provides an in-depth update on new subjects and current comprehensive coverage of the latest techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood epilepsy.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine93.3%Biology87.8%Psychology85.8%Neuroscience83%Psychiatry80.8%Epilepsy74.8%Internal medicine51.6%Pediatrics38.7%Pathology37.9%Electroencephalography32.2%Genetics27.2%Chemistry22.4%Biochemistry20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Pediatrics

NLM PubMed Catalog

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Special Issues

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

JCRESCI2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank179/190

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank176/190

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PEDIATRICS	JCRESCI	179/190	Q4
PEDIATRICS	JCIESCI	176/190	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.2

Articles / Year8

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.1

Articles / Year1

Total Citations9

2024

IF0.2

Articles / Year23

Total Citations10

2023

IF0.2

Articles / Year27

Total Citations8

2022

IF—

Articles / Year24

Total Citations8

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.2	8	0
2025	0.1	1	9
2024	0.2	23	10
2023	0.2	27	8
2022	—	24	8
2021	—	32	32
2020	—	57	93
2019	—	33	10
2018	—	34	59
2017	—	27	26
2016	—	38	83
2015	—	134	341

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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PEDIATRICS

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 of Pediatric Epilepsy (ISSN: 2146-457X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PEDIATRICS, published by Thieme Medical Publishers in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 31 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.