Archives of Disease in Childhood

Top Research Topics at Archives of Disease in Childhood?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Surgery, Pathology and Family medicine. It holds forums on Pediatrics that merges themes from other disciplines such as Pregnancy, Incidence (epidemiology) and Disease. The studies in Internal medicine featured incorporate elements of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Immunology and Cardiology.

• Pediatrics (33.41%)
• Internal medicine (16.71%)
• Surgery (11.75%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Variations in pattern of pubertal changes in girls. (4310 citations)
• Variations in the Pattern of Pubertal Changes in Boys (3785 citations)
• Clinical longitudinal standards for height, weight, height velocity, weight velocity, and stages of puberty. (2564 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Archives of Disease in Childhood:

The most cited papers tackle a plethora of topics, such as Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Surgery, El Niño and Endocrinology. The study of Pediatrics in the journal papers encompasses disciplines such as Birth weight, as well as fields such as Gestational age, all of which overlap with one another. The most cited papers with studies in Internal medicine featured incorporate elements of Gastroenterology, Pathology, Immunology and Cardiology.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Archives of Disease in Childhood is mainly concerned with subjects like Pediatrics, Family medicine, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Internal medicine and Pandemic. The research on Pediatrics tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Epidemiology and Disease. Archives of Disease in Childhood is focused mainly on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), particularly Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Research on Internal medicine addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Gastroenterology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Why is COVID-19 less severe in children? A review of the proposed mechanisms underlying the age-related difference in severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections. (87 citations)
• Delayed access to care and late presentations in children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a snapshot survey of 4075 paediatricians in the UK and Ireland. (73 citations)
• Reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic: governments must balance the uncertainty and risks of reopening schools against the clear harms associated with prolonged closure. (62 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Archives of Disease in Childhood (based on the number of publications) are:

• Anne Greenough (86 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Eleanor J. Molloy (82 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Tim J Cole (77 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
• Russell M Viner (74 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Imti Choonara (68 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Archives of Disease in Childhood (based on the number of publications) are:

• Boston Children's Hospital (2436 papers) published 108 papers at the last edition, 24 less than at the previous edition,
• Great Ormond Street Hospital (798 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 89 less than at the previous edition,
• University College London (530 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Cambridge (388 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 13 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Nottingham (332 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 16 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 75.32% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 43.56% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.89% of all publications and 38.89% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Licensing Requirements for Pediatric Medical Professionals

In addition to a solid grasp of the research and subject areas mentioned in this article, Pediatric medical professionals are also required to meet various licensing requirements depending on the state they are practicing in. For example, those wishing to practice pediatrics in the state of Tennessee will need to thoroughly understand the Tennessee nursing license requirements board of nursing requirements. These requirements often include specifications on education, examinations, background checks, and more. It is essential to familiarize oneself with the specific requirements of the state you are planning to practice in, to ensure compliance with its laws, and to maintain the quality and credibility of your practice. While our focus here is largely on pediatrics related research topics and insights, we recognize the importance of these practical aspects of a pediatric doctor's or nurse's career trajectory. We encourage professionals and students in this field to explore these areas alongside their academic and research pursuits.