Impact Factor
2.23
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.68
171 total citations
h5-index
15
h5 depth signal
Cited share
30.3%
82 of 271
Total citations
171
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.54
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.8%
3 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Germany
887
United States
214
Switzerland
182
Italy
162
Austria
125
Citing Fields of Research
Brain Neurological Disorders
558
Neuromuscular Disorders
332
Nervous System Disorders
304
Musculoskeletal Disorders
218
Congenital Disorders
160
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
6,848
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
271
82 cited publications
Last 12 months
106
8.8 publications/month
Open access share
13.2%
14 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Germany
887 citing publications
Leading citing field
Brain Neurological Disorders
558 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
13 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v11n3, Aug. 1980-
v11n3, Aug. 1980-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Brain Neurological Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Migraines & Headaches
Nervous System Disorders
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Broad Categories
Neurology
Pediatrics
Brain Neurological Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Congenital Disorders
Migraines & Headaches
Cytogenetics
MeSH Descriptors
Child
Infant
Nervous System Diseases
Neurosurgery
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1055/a-2976-6524
Open DOI
Consensus on the use of intrathecal gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy
Background: Intrathecal (IT) delivery of gene therapy is an emerging strategy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), aiming to enhance central nervous system targeting while potentially reducing systemic exposure. The new administration rout...
02
DOI 10.1055/a-2965-5652
Open DOI
Sleep Quality among Family Caregivers of Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies (DMD/BMD) are progressive neuromuscular disorders typically presenting in childhood. Caring for children with these conditions imposes a substantial emotional and physical burden on parents. This ...
03
DOI 10.1055/a-2944-5525
Open DOI
Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Children with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury: A Systematic Review
To provide an evidence-based review of the effects of electrical stimulation (ES) in children with obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI). A systematic literature search and review was performed using Medline, Embase, PEDro, and manual ...
04
DOI 10.1055/a-2880-1306
Open DOI
Obituary for Prof. Dr. med. Gunter Gross-Selbeck (1939—2026)
05
DOI 10.1055/a-2903-9381
Open DOI
Assessment of Cerebral Microvascular Development in Preterm Neonates Using Ultrafast Power Doppler Imaging
The incidence of preterm birth is reported as more than 10% in 2020 all over the world, and the disability and mortality rate are high due to incomplete development. The microvascular developments of neonates with different gestational a...
06
DOI 10.1055/a-2886-4833
Open DOI
Primary Headache in Children: Clinical Characteristics and Impact on School Functioning in a Low-Resource Country
Primary headaches in children impair daily functioning, yet data from Jordan, particularly regarding their effect on school functioning, have not been systematically evaluated. The objective of this study is to assess the clinical charac...
07
DOI 10.1055/a-2903-9323
Open DOI
Deep Intronic NPC1 Variants in Niemann–Pick Disease Type C: A Pediatric Case Report and Systematic Review
We report a 16-year-old girl with progressive ataxia, gaze palsy, and psychotic symptoms suggestive of Niemann–Pick disease type C (NPC). Despite strong clinical and biochemical evidence, including elevated N-palmitoyl-O-phosphocholine-s...
08
DOI 10.1055/a-2883-4228
Open DOI
Prolonged Episodes of Paroxysmal Exertion-Induced Dystonia in Glut1 Deficiency Syndrome
Glucose transporter type I (Glut1) deficiency syndrome (Glut1DS) is associated with paroxysmal exertion-induced dystonia (PED). Episodes are published as brief, lasting 20 to 30 minutes. Increasingly, Glut1DS patients report prolonged PE...
09
DOI 10.1055/a-2883-3398
Open DOI
Clinical, Radiological, and Prognostic Features of Pediatric Clinically Isolated Syndrome and Risk of Conversion to Multiple Sclerosis: A Single-center Cohort Study
Pediatric clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is the first inflammatory demyelinating event of the central nervous system and may progress to multiple sclerosis (MS). Data on relapse patterns and predictors of MS conversion in children re...
10
DOI 10.1055/a-2886-4749
Open DOI
Characteristics and Outcomes of Guillain—Barré Syndrome in Children
Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is one of the leading causes of acute paralysis in children. Our aim was to describe the clinical characteristics, paraclinical features, and recovery outcomes of children with GBS. This is a prospective stu...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Supplements accompany some vols.
Also issued online.
Articles in English or German.
Continues: Neuropädiatrie.