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BMC Pediatrics
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BMC Pediatrics

1471-2431

Published by: Springer

https://bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1034 258 263 22

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 611
Documents by Best Scientists*: 571
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 15
SCIMAGO H-index: 106
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.734
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at BMC Pediatrics?

The foci of BMC Pediatrics are Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Cross-sectional study, Randomized controlled trial and Retrospective cohort study. Topics in Pediatrics explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Incidence (epidemiology), Gestational age, Cohort study, Prospective cohort study and Cohort. BMC Pediatrics facilitates discussions on Gestational age that incorporate concepts from other fields like Birth weight and Obstetrics.

Most of the works presented in BMC Pediatrics deals with Birth weight but it intersects with the subject of Low birth weight. Obstetrics study tackled is connected to the field of Pregnancy. The work on Internal medicine tackled in it brings together disciplines like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology.

BMC Pediatrics focuses on Cross-sectional study research which is adjacent to topics in Environmental health. BMC Pediatrics holds forums on Randomized controlled trial that merges themes from other disciplines such as Psychological intervention, Physical therapy, Clinical trial and Intervention (counseling).

  • Pediatrics (33.66%)
  • Internal medicine (16.39%)
  • Cross-sectional study (9.18%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis to revise the Fenton growth chart for preterm infants (1078 citations)
  • A nearly continuous measure of birth weight for gestational age using a United States national reference (758 citations)
  • A new growth chart for preterm babies: Babson and Benda's chart updated with recent data and a new format. (656 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at BMC Pediatrics:

The most cited papers focus largely on the fields of Pediatrics, Randomized controlled trial, Cross-sectional study, Body mass index and Internal medicine. While work presented in the journal articles provide substantial information on Pediatrics, it also covers topics in Odds ratio, Birth weight, Gestational age, Cohort study and Retrospective cohort study. Psychological intervention, Anesthesia and Physical therapy are some topics wherein Randomized controlled trial research discussed in the most cited publications has an impact.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Psychological intervention, Logistic regression and Obesity. In the journal, Incidence (epidemiology), Randomized controlled trial, Retrospective cohort study, Low birth weight and Gestation are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Pediatrics research. The studies in Internal medicine featured incorporate elements of Gastroenterology and Cardiology.

The study on Logistic regression presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Odds ratio. The study on Obesity presented in it intersects with the topics under Body mass index.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Newborn antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 detected in cord blood after maternal vaccination - a case report. (13 citations)
  • The impact of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak on education and mental health of Chinese children aged 7-15 years: an online survey. (13 citations)
  • Factors associated with problematic internet use among a large sample of Lebanese adolescents. (6 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.

The top authors publishing in BMC Pediatrics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Christian F. Poets (17 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Fabio Mosca (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Elizabeth J Elliott (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Axel R. Franz (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Thorkild Tylleskär (12 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in BMC Pediatrics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (389 papers) published 62 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • College of Health Sciences, Bahrain (68 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sydney (68 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (64 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (53 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 6.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.18% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.47% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.76% of all publications and 60.59% 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.

Career Opportunities in Pediatric Studies

The field of pediatric studies is a stimulating and rewarding work path that can lead to a variety of career opportunities. Among the many routes one could take, becoming a registered nurse specializing in pediatrics is one option. To achieve this, it would require a certain level of education and practice in the medical field. To provide a detailed example, let's consider the state of Kansas. While every state has its own specific requirements, the process of becoming a pediatric nurse typically involves obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) , and gaining experience in pediatric nursing. The BSN programs usually cover a wide range of subjects such as pediatric nursing, child health, and obstetrics, which were among the top research topics at BMC Pediatrics. This interdisciplinary approach allows future healthcare professionals to gain a deep understanding of their speciality and prepares them for various challenges in their career. Once the examination is passed and the experience gained, the aspiring nurse can apply for a license from their state's nursing board and start practicing professionally. For more detailed steps, including prerequisites and potential costs associated with training, feel free to refer to this ['how to become a registered nurse in Kansas'](https://research.com/careers/how-to-become-a-nurse-in-kansas) guide. This link provides a comprehensive overview on the process and what to expect when aiming for a career in this noble profession. By understanding the route to such a career, professionals working on pediatric studies can envisage a successful career trajectory and actively contribute to the important field of pediatric health. The information provided confirms that BMC Pediatrics is an excellent educational tool for up-and-coming pediatric nurses as well as a platform for experts to share their latest findings with the community.

Top Publications

  • Confirmatory factor analysis of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among a community-based sample of parents and adolescents

    Tracie O. Afifi;Samantha Salmon;Isabel Garcés;Shannon Struck

    (2020)
    124 Citations
  • Sleep-related difficulties in healthy children and adolescents

    Christiane Lewien;Jon Genuneit;Christof Meigen;Wieland Kiess

    (2021)
    85 Citations
  • Proportion of kindergarten children meeting the WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep and associations with adiposity in urban Beijing

    Hongyan Guan;Zhiguang Zhang;Bo Wang;Anthony D. Okely;Anthony D. Okely

    (2020)
    80 Citations
  • Advances and limitations for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy

    (2022)
    70 Citations
  • The relationship of prenatal antibiotic exposure and infant antibiotic administration with childhood allergies: a systematic review

    Ruth Baron;Meron Taye;Isolde Besseling-van der Vaart;Joanne Ujčič-Voortman

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in infants and young children in China.

    Ying Huang;Serene Yaling Tan;Panam Parikh;Vanitha Buthmanaban

    (2021)
    41 Citations
  • Sedentary behavior patterns and adiposity in children: a study based on compositional data analysis.

    Aleš Gába;Željko Pedišić;Nikola Štefelová;Jan Dygrýn

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Stigma and mental health challenges among adolescents living with HIV in selected adolescent-specific antiretroviral therapy clinics in Zomba District, Malawi

    (2022)
    38 Citations
  • Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on management of children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • Study protocol: functioning curves and trajectories for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in Brazil – PartiCipa Brazil

    Paula S. C. Chagas;Carolyne M. Drumond;Aline M. Toledo;Ana Carolina de Campos

    (2020)
    37 Citations

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