Impact Factor
3.33
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.74
391 total citations
h5-index
19
h5 depth signal
Cited share
66.4%
71 of 107
Total citations
391
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.34
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.8%
3 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Italy
103
United States
85
Canada
69
China
60
India
41
Citing Fields of Research
Allergies
63
Obstetrics/Gynecology
61
Digestive Disorders
35
Virology
32
Auto-Inflammatory Disorders
30
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
966
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
107
71 cited publications
Last 12 months
50
4.5 publications/month
Open access share
2.0%
1 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Italy
103 citing publications
Leading citing field
Allergies
63 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
14 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v10n1, Feb. 2014-
v10n1, Feb. 2014- ; Selected citations only before this date
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Allergies
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Congenital Disorders
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
Auto-Inflammatory Disorders
Osteopathies
Nutrition & Dietetics
Broad Categories
Pediatrics
Virology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Allergies
Hematology
Metal Homeostasis
Osteopathies
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Pediatrics
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.2174/0115733963467358260903071628
Open DOI
Overview of Selective National Guidelines and Clinical Recommendations for Childhood Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prophylaxis: A Hong Kong Perspective for Asia
Introduction: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children worldwide, with significant morbidity and healthcare burden in Asia. In Hong Kong, RSV seasonality and...
02
DOI 10.2174/0115733963489721261007061148
Open DOI
Influenza Mortality and Morbidity, Vaccine Safety and Hesitancy: A 10-Year Hong Kong Perspective
03
DOI 10.2174/0115733963493273260928074302
Open DOI
Pediatric MASLD Evolution: A Distinct Entity from Adult Disease in Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Non-invasive Evaluation
With growth in obesity and metabolic dysfunction globally, Metabolic Dysfunction- Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) has emerged as the most common chronic liver disease with a rising trend in children and adolescents. Because of...
04
05
DOI 10.2174/0115733963434363260911043005
Open DOI
Measurement Properties of Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Instruments: A Systematic Review
Background: This study provides a systematic review of screening tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and evaluates their psychometric and measurement properties. Methods: A comprehensive search was first conducted on PubMed, Scopus,...
06
DOI 10.2174/0115733963499301260831061222
Open DOI
Health Belief Model Guided Mixed Methods Study of Caregivers Handling Pediatric Oral Liquid Medications in Malaysia
Introduction/Objective: At-home pediatric oral liquid medication errors are common, preventable patient-safety risks, yet remain incompletely characterized in Malaysia due to limited theory-driven mixed-methods research and rural-urban c...
07
DOI 10.2174/0115733963483822260812115342
Open DOI
Dual Viral Threats of Influenza and Emerging Chikungunya Fever in a Temperate City: Paediatric Perspectives
Hong Kong’s paediatric population is currently facing a dual viral challenge: a seasonal surge in influenza and the emergence of locally acquired chikungunya fever. As a temperate city during the winter surge of influenza, Hong Kong has ...
08
DOI 10.2174/0115733963476613260729200611
Open DOI
Comparative Performance of Artificial Intelligence Models in Predicting Low Birth Weight: Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Background: Low Birth Weight (LBW), defined as < 2500 g, is a global public health priority. Early prediction is essential for intervention. This systematic review investigates the performance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Lear...
09
DOI 10.2174/0115733963476867260722112257
Open DOI
Motor, Cognitive, and Language Development in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
Introduction: Preterm birth is associated with an increased risk of early neurodevelopmental difficulties, but reported prevalence varies widely across studies and across degrees of prematurity. This review aimed to estimate the prevalen...
10
DOI 10.2174/0115733963451506260720071837
Open DOI
Effect of Phototherapy on Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin D Levels in Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of phototherapy on serum calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D levels in term neonates. Methods: This study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement. A comprehensive search o...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Print issues ceased with vol. 3 (2007).
Title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 1, no. 2 (June 2005).
Also issued online.