Impact Factor
1.98
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.46
62 total citations
h5-index
13
h5 depth signal
Cited share
27.9%
38 of 136
Total citations
62
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.48
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.2%
2 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United Kingdom
855
Italy
53
Ireland
30
Australia
28
Canada
11
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
101
Obstetrics/Gynecology
88
Congenital Disorders
66
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
60
Respiratory Support
57
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,637
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
136
38 cited publications
Last 12 months
73
6.1 publications/month
Open access share
8.2%
6 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United Kingdom
855 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
101 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v92n1, Feb. 2007-
v92n1, Feb. 2007-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Patient Care
Digestive Disorders
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Allergies
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Broad Categories
Pediatrics
Patient Care
Medical Ethics
Allergies
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
MeSH Descriptors
Pediatrics
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2026-331082
Open DOI
Hearing every child’s voice: embedding augmentative and alternative communication teaching into undergraduate medical education
02
DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2026-330331
Open DOI
British Paediatric Respiratory Society: standards for a paediatric respiratory service in secondary care
03
DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2026-330302
Open DOI
Beyond the Milestones: An unusual case of Developmental Delay
1. Which of the following best describes his primary clinical problem?
04
DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2026-331102
Open DOI
Harmful air where we should feel most safe: addressing health inequalities using a QI approach to tackle smoking on a hospital site
A quality improvement project at a large North East England teaching hospital targeted smoking near maternity and neonatal entrances. Interventions included tannoy announcements and engagement by Tobacco Dependency Advisors (TDAs). Smoki...
05
DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2025-330117
Open DOI
Studying the microbiome–gut–brain axis in early life: how, why, the challenges and clinical implications
The gut microbiome encompasses all micro-organisms inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract (including bacteria, fungi, archaea and viruses) and their genetic material. Research to date has primarily focused on bacteria—the most abundant mi...
06
DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2026-330809
Open DOI
What is a liquid biopsy?
07
DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2026-331006
Open DOI
Fifteen-minute consultation: the child with early pubic hair
Premature pubarche refers to the early appearance of pubic hair before 8 years of age in girls and 9 years in boys and is most commonly due to premature adrenarche.Premature adrenarche refers to the early appearance of clinical signs of ...
08
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DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2026-330759
Open DOI
Artificial intelligence in paediatrics: navigating current guidance for safe clinical use
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DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2026-331192
Open DOI
Neurodevelopmental regression mimicking cerebral palsy: a clinical challenge
Early milestones were normal. He walked independently at 13 months and spoke approximately 50 words by 21 months. However, an intention tremor and mild gait unsteadiness emerged at 18 months. At 21 months, his development plateaued and t...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Masthead title: Education & practice : journal of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Called also: ADC education and practice.
Title from cover.
Assumes the vol. numbering of: Archives of disease in childhood.
Also issued online.
Journal of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.