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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
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Indian Journal of Pediatrics

0019-5456

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12098

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2747 19 30 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 62
Documents by Best Scientists*: 79
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 67
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.468
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Indian Journal of Pediatrics?

Indian Journal of Pediatrics aims to foster the development of research in Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Surgery, MEDLINE and Intensive care medicine. El Niño is a major topic of Pediatrics research presented in the journal. Indian Journal of Pediatrics addresses concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology.

  • Pediatrics (29.53%)
  • Internal medicine (15.93%)
  • Surgery (15.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A Review of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19). (1315 citations)
  • Severe falciparum malaria. (1146 citations)
  • National health policy (287 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Indian Journal of Pediatrics:

The journal publications aim to foster the development of research in Pediatrics, Surgery, Internal medicine, El Niño and Immunology. The most cited papers focus on Pediatrics but sometimes tackle the closely related disciplines such as

  • Epidemiology which intersects with area such as Environmental health,
  • Birth weight together with Gestational age.. While the most cited publications focused on Internal medicine, they were also able to explore topics like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Intensive care medicine.

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 studies in Pediatrics, MEDLINE, Internal medicine, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The research on Pediatrics tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Epidemiology and Diarrhea, Rotavirus. MEDLINE research featured in Indian Journal of Pediatrics incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Dermatology and Family medicine.

Topics in Internal medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Gastroenterology and Cardiology. The majority of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) studies in it are focused on the subject of Pandemic. Indian Journal of Pediatrics links adjacent topics like Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Rise and Fall of Therapeutic Hypothermia in Low-Resource Settings: Lessons from the HELIX Trial (10 citations)
  • Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents: Is There a Silver Lining? (8 citations)
  • COVID Abdomen: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Presenting as 'Acute Abdomen' in a Child. (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 Indian Journal of Pediatrics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rakesh Lodha (115 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Sunit Singhi (93 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Pratibha Singhi (86 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • S. K. Kabra (76 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Sushil K. Kabra (72 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 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 Indian Journal of Pediatrics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (1287 papers) published 105 papers at the last edition, 50 more than at the previous edition,
  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (723 papers) published 75 papers at the last edition, 27 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (250 papers) published 25 papers at the last edition, 18 more than at the previous edition,
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College (228 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (197 papers) published 26 papers at the last edition, 15 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, 18.28% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 61.72% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.38% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.82% of all publications and 24.09% 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.

Notable Researchers in The Field of Pediatrics

It's also worth noting the researchers who have significantly contributed to the papers published in the Indian Journal of Pediatrics. These researchers have focused their studies in various areas like Pediatrics, Surgery, and Internal Medicine. Their works have been instrumental in advancing the medical field, especially in the mentioned areas of study. One of the prominent researchers in the Pediatrics field is Dr. Anupam Sibal from Apollo Hospitals, Delhi. Dr. Sibal is known for his work on Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. His research on these topics provided insightful information that is beneficial to the field. Another notable researcher is Dr. Suresh Kumar, who is the Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at AIIMS, Jodhpur. Dr. Kumar is known for his significant contributions to surgical pediatrics, having done extensive research on congenital disorders and the role of surgery in treating them. To have a thorough understanding of the field of pediatrics and surgical medicine, researchers and students alike can also consider pursuing higher education in these areas. Many reputable institutions offer courses that are directly related to these topics. For instance, look into the programs offered by some of the [best nursing schools in Iowa](https://research.com/degrees/best-nursing-schools-in-iowa). By furthering our understanding these areas and fostering a culture of continual learning, we can enhance the quality of healthcare and create better health outcomes for children across the globe.

Top Publications

  • Acute Kidney Injury: Diagnosis and Management

    Jean-Philippe Roy;Prasad Devarajan

    (2020)
    110 Citations
  • Recent Advances in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

    Vivek V Shukla;Namasivayam Ambalavanan

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Rise and Fall of Therapeutic Hypothermia in Low-Resource Settings: Lessons from the HELIX Trial

    Vaisakh Krishnan;Vaisakh Krishnan;Vijay Kumar;Vijay Kumar;Seetha Shankaran;Sudhin Thayyil

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents: Is There a Silver Lining?

    Nishtha Chawla;Pawan Sharma;Rajesh Sagar

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Prevalence of Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep, and Associations with Adiposity and Motor Development among Preschool-Age Children in Vietnam: The SUNRISE Vietnam Pilot Study

    Thanh V Kim;Tin N D Pham;Chi L D Nguyen;Thanh T D Nguyen

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Association Between Antibiotic Overexposure and Adverse Outcomes in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants Without Culture-Proven Sepsis or Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Multicenter Prospective Study

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • Adequate Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children in India

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • Psychiatric Co-morbidities and Body Shape Dissatisfaction in Adolescents with Obesity - A School Based Case Controlled Study.

    Arumuganathan S;Rajesh Sagar;Manju Mehta;Siva Ilango T

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Psychiatric Morbidity and Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents with Bronchial Asthma.

    Pallavi Rajhans;Rajesh Sagar;Bichitra Nanda Patra;Rachna Bhargava

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition, and its Association with Development.

    (2023)
    6 Citations

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