What is the Impact Factor of Neuropediatrics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Neuropediatrics is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Neuropediatrics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Neuropediatrics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.422 (Q2) and an H-index of 80.

Who publishes Neuropediatrics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Neuropediatrics is published by Hippokrates Verlag GmbH. 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 Neuropediatrics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Neuropediatrics is "NEUROPEDIATRICS" with common acronym "neuped". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #13,649Hybrid

Neuropediatrics

Acronym:neuped

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Abbreviation (ISO):NEUROPEDIATRICS

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Identifier (ISSN):0174-304X(Print)/1439-1899(Online)

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Publisher:Hippokrates Verlag GmbH

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Neuropediatrics

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.422

#13,649

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

80 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

76articles/year

13.22% Gold OA•86.76% Original Research

Aims & Scope

For key insights into today's practice of pediatric neurology, Neuropediatrics is the worldwide journal of choice. Original articles, case reports and panel discussions are the distinctive features of a journal that always keeps abreast of current developments and trends - the reason it has developed into an internationally recognized forum for specialists throughout the world. Pediatricians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neurobiologists will find it essential reading.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.9%Biology78.7%Psychology66.5%Internal medicine55.3%Psychiatry54%Neuroscience50.4%Pediatrics47%Genetics42.7%Pathology40.3%Chemistry29.9%Biochemistry27.8%Surgery27.5%Radiology24.2%Endocrinology21.1%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Clinical Neurology

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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

JCRSCIE2026

CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Rank240/296

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank118/190

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Rank227/296

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank134/190

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY	JCRSCIE	240/296	Q4
PEDIATRICS	JCRSCIE	118/190	Q3
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY	JCISCIE	227/296	Q4
PEDIATRICS	JCISCIE	134/190	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year92

Total Citations16

2025

IF1.2

Articles / Year133

Total Citations60

2024

IF1.1

Articles / Year138

Total Citations150

2023

IF1.4

Articles / Year149

Total Citations265

2022

IF1.696

Articles / Year108

Total Citations476

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	92	16
2025	1.2	133	60
2024	1.1	138	150
2023	1.4	149	265
2022	1.696	108	476
2021	1.947	247	653
2020	1.549	89	1,185
2019	1.654	252	1,165
2018	1.605	261	856
2017	—	280	1,815
2016	—	250	1,614
2015	—	209	1,484

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,649Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1980-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.422

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.01

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 Citations283

3-Year Documents237

Citable Documents211

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 Rate53.2%

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 HealthQ2

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

Neurology (clinical)Q3

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CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

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

Neuropediatrics (acronym: neuped, abbr: NEUROPEDIATRICS, ISSN: 0174-304X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Hippokrates Verlag GmbH in Germany since 1980. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.422 (Q2), an H-index of 80.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 76 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.