What is the Impact Factor of Pediatrics in Review?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Pediatrics in Review is 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Pediatrics in Review indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Pediatrics in Review is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.353 (Q3) and an H-index of 66.

Who publishes Pediatrics in Review and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Pediatrics in Review is published by American Academy of Pediatrics. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,670 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Pediatrics in Review?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Pediatrics in Review is "PEDIATR REV" with common acronym "pir". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Pediatrics in Review

Acronym:pir

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Abbreviation (ISO):PEDIATR REV

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Identifier (ISSN):0191-9601(Print)/1526-3347(Online)

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Publisher:American Academy of Pediatrics

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.5↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Pediatrics in Review

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.353

#15,502

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

66 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

63articles/year

0% Gold OA•97.56% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Pediatrics in Review (PIR) is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ monthly peer-reviewed continuing medical education journal, designed to keep the general pediatric clinician current in all areas of pediatric medicine and to assist those participating in the Maintenance of Certification program of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The journal is one of the key components of the Academy’s continuing medical education program: PREP® (the Pediatrics Review and Education Program). Together, PIR and the PREP Self-Assessment comprise PREP The Curriculum®. Each PIR review article includes quiz questions formulated by topic experts.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine98.1%Biology54.6%Internal medicine43.9%Psychology40%Pediatrics33.4%Surgery31.4%Genetics27.7%Psychiatry27.6%Pathology27.2%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine 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

JCRESCI2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank107/190

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank105/190

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PEDIATRICS	JCRESCI	107/190	Q3
PEDIATRICS	JCIESCI	105/190	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.5

Articles / Year82

Total Citations3

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year138

Total Citations69

2024

IF1.2

Articles / Year149

Total Citations352

2023

IF1.3

Articles / Year155

Total Citations554

2022

IF—

Articles / Year114

Total Citations455

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.5	82	3
2025	1.6	138	69
2024	1.2	149	352
2023	1.3	155	554
2022	—	114	455
2021	—	191	739
2020	—	152	1,266
2019	0	145	1,890
2018	0	150	1,808
2017	—	149	1,577
2016	—	112	1,237
2015	—	226	1,602

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,502Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1979, 1982-1984, 1986-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.353

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.11

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,670 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations444

3-Year Documents416

Citable Documents373

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 Rate68.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ3

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

Pediatrics in Review (acronym: pir, abbr: PEDIATR REV, ISSN: 0191-9601) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by American Academy of Pediatrics in United States since 1979. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.353 (Q3), an H-index of 66.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 63 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,670 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.