Impact Factor
2.92
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.72
291 total citations
h5-index
20
h5 depth signal
Cited share
62.2%
107 of 172
Total citations
291
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.79
External metric anchor
Self-citation
9.3%
27 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
490
Canada
22
Australia
12
China
10
Denmark
9
Citing Fields of Research
Obstetrics/Gynecology
546
Patient Care
143
Respiratory Support
80
Healthcare Policy
79
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
66
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,345
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
172
107 cited publications
Last 12 months
110
9.2 publications/month
Open access share
6.4%
7 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
490 citing publications
Leading citing field
Obstetrics/Gynecology
546 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Feb. 2001-
v1n1, Feb. 2001-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Broad Categories
Perinatology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
MeSH Descriptors
Infant Care
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001433
Open DOI
Examining the Association Between Shift Length, Fatigue, and Perceived Safety in NNP Practice
Background: Neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) often work extended shifts to support continuity of care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Prolonged shift length has been associated with fatigue and safety risks in other healthca...
02
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001417
Open DOI
Neonatal Cardiac Tamponade Related to Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: A Rare Case Report
Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to provide prolonged intravenous access for preterm and critically ill infants. They are generally preferred over surg...
03
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001418
Open DOI
Association of Red Blood Transfusion With Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth-Weight Neonates: A 7-Year Retrospective Cohort Study in Saudi Arabia
Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a multifactorial disorder of the gastrointestinal tract of very low birth-weight (VLBW) infants. Blood transfusions are suspected to be associated with NEC in this population. Purpose: To ex...
04
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001427
Open DOI
Matriarchal Influence on Black Women's Decisions to Provide Mother's Own Milk for Preterm Infants
Background: Black preterm infants cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are less likely to receive mothers' own milk (MOM) at NICU discharge than non-Black preterm infants. This disparity increases the risk of health and n...
05
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001412
Open DOI
Global Trends and Research Hotspots in Human Milk Research for Preterm Infants A Bibliometric Analysis
Background: Human milk plays a critical role in improving survival and health outcomes in preterm infants, making it a key focus of clinical and scientific research. Purpose: This study aimed to examine trends in scientific output, thema...
06
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001444
Open DOI
Effect of Adhesive Dwell Time on Skin Injury in Neonates
Background: Neonatal skin is immature and highly susceptible to injury, particularly in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) where medical adhesives are frequently used. Medical adhesive–related skin injury is a common clinical concern,...
07
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001428
Open DOI
Optimizing Enteral Nutrition During and After Therapeutic Hypothermia: An Evidence-Based Practice Initiative
Background: Feeding practices during therapeutic hypothermia (TH) vary widely across neonatal intensive care units, and many centers delay enteral nutrition because of concerns about gastrointestinal intolerance and necrotizing enterocol...
08
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001431
Open DOI
Hope, Help, and Healing: Implementation of a NICU Registered Nurse Navigator Role to Enhance Family-Centered Care
Background: Families of infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience emotional distress, inconsistent communication, and difficulty navigating complex, high-acuity care. Although advances in neonatal medicine ha...
09
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001437
Open DOI
Caring for Preterm Infants on Home Oxygen: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Caregivers' Experiences in Belgium
Background: In the Flemish part of Belgium, preterm births and NICU admissions for acute lung diseases have increased. Nearly half of extremely preterm infants develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), requiring prolonged oxygen therapy....
10
DOI 10.1097/anc.0000000000001403
Open DOI
The Effect of Kangaroo Care Provided by Fathers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Paternal Stress and Neonatal Comfort
Background: Fathers of infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) frequently experience high levels of stress and limited involvement in direct infant care. While kangaroo care is well-established for mothers, evidence...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: Vol. 2, no. 1 (Feb. 2002); title from cover.
Also issued online.