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Children Today
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Children Today

2227-9067

Published by: MDPI

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 319 294 382 19
Medicine 975 277 409 23

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 822
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1026
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 13
SCIMAGO H-index:
SCIMAGO SJR:
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Children today?

Children today was organized to reinforce research efforts on Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Nursing, Internal medicine and Pediatrics. The in-depth study on Clinical psychology also explores topics in the intersecting field of Anxiety. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Internal medicine, apply to Gastroenterology as well.

  • Developmental psychology (10.71%)
  • Clinical psychology (8.61%)
  • Nursing (7.79%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Video and Computer Games in the '90s: Children's Time Commitment and Game Preference. (149 citations)
  • Child Care by Adolescent Parents. (136 citations)
  • Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Review of Clinical Presentation, Hypothetical Pathogenesis, and Proposed Management (127 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Children today:

The published papers mainly tackle studies in Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Chronic pain and Nursing. The Psychiatry research tackled in the journal publications is interrelated with Child abuse which concerns subjects like Occupational safety and health and Foster care. The most cited publications explore issues in Developmental psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Social psychology and Function (engineering).

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 aim of Children today is to expand the discussion of research in Internal medicine, Clinical psychology, Pediatrics, Developmental psychology and Psychological intervention. While Internal medicine is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Gastroenterology and Cardiology. While work presented in Children today provided substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covered topics in Intervention (counseling), Mental health and Anxiety.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Safety and Effects of the Rapid Maxillary Expander on Temporomandibular Joint in Subjects Affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Retrospective Study. (9 citations)
  • Obesity in Children and Adolescents during COVID-19 Pandemic. (8 citations)
  • Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (8 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 Children today (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shervin Assari (19 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Satyan Lakshminrusimha (16 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boris Zernikow (15 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Julia Wager (13 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Valeria Calcaterra (13 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous 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 Children today (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (178 papers) published 102 papers at the last edition, 74 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (37 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Baylor College of Medicine (29 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (25 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 14 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Milan (22 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 18 more 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, 7.61% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.79% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.55% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.92% of all publications and 61.75% 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 Prospects in School Psychology

While the articles focused extensively on various branches of psychology such as Developmental, Clinical, and Social psychology, the career aspects, particularly in school psychology, have not been touched upon. School psychology, as a profession, provides a fertile ground for utilizing the knowledge and principles gathered from the research conducted in these fields. School psychologists play a critical role in the education system by helping students succeed acadically, socially and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school. If you are considering a career in this rewarding field in California, you need to understand the school psychologist requirements in California. It includes obtaining a relevant degree, accruing supervised professional experience, and acquiring certification through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. By adhering to these requirements, you can establish a successful career in school psychology and make a positive impact on the lives of children while contributing to the wider field of psychology and education.

Top Publications

  • Prevalence and Associated Factors of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties during COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    Jacqueline Nonweiler;Fiona Rattray;Jennifer Baulcomb;Francesca Happé

    (2020)
    165 Citations
  • Illness Characteristics of COVID-19 in Children Infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant

    (2021)
    84 Citations
  • Skin Disease in Children: Effects on Quality of Life, Stigmatization, Bullying, and Suicide Risk in Pediatric Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis Patients.

    Katherine A. Kelly;Esther A. Balogh;Sebastian G. Kaplan;Steven R. Feldman

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • Dietary Sugar Intake and Its Association with Obesity in Children and Adolescents.

    Emmanuella Magriplis;George Michas;Evgenia Petridi;George P. Chrousos

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • Changes in Healthy Behaviors and Meeting 24-h Movement Guidelines in Spanish and Brazilian Preschoolers, Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Lockdown

    José Francisco López-Gil;Mark S Tremblay;Javier Brazo-Sayavera;Javier Brazo-Sayavera

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • “Girls Aren’t Meant to Exercise”: Perceived Influences on Physical Activity among Adolescent Girls—The HERizon Project

    Emma S. Cowley;Paula M. Watson;Lawrence Foweather;Sarahjane Belton

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • Loneliness and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

    (2023)
    62 Citations
  • Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations: The Experience of an Italian Tertiary Center.

    Giacomo Stera;Luca Pierantoni;Riccardo Masetti;Davide Leardini

    (2021)
    47 Citations
  • The Effectiveness of School-Based Interventions on Obesity-Related Behaviours in Primary School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

    Sarah Nally;Angela Carlin;Nicole E Blackburn;Judith S Baird

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Parental Educational Attainment and Social Environment of Urban Public Schools in the U.S.: Blacks’ Diminished Returns

    Shanika Boyce;Mohsen Bazargan;Mohsen Bazargan;Cleopatra H. Caldwell;Marc A. Zimmerman

    (2020)
    41 Citations

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