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Indian Pediatrics
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Indian Pediatrics

0019-6061

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/13312

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2275 22 58 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 58
Documents by Best Scientists*: 100
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 63
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.38
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Indian Pediatrics?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Pediatric surgery, Surgery and MEDLINE. While it focused on Pediatrics, it was also able to explore topics like Birth weight, Epidemiology and Incidence (epidemiology). The concepts on Internal medicine presented in Indian Pediatrics can also apply to other research fields, including Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology.

The studies on Pediatric surgery discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Maternal and child health and Family medicine.

  • Pediatrics (27.49%)
  • Internal medicine (14.54%)
  • Pediatric surgery (12.13%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve for medical researchers (428 citations)
  • The state of the world population 2007: unleashing the potential of urban growth. (213 citations)
  • Physical and sexual growth pattern of affluent Indian children from 5 to 18 years of age. (165 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Indian Pediatrics:

The published articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Surgery, Pediatric surgery and MEDLINE. The majority of Pediatrics studies in the journal publications are focused on the issues of El Niño. The journal publications explore topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Immunology.

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:

Indian Pediatrics primarily tackles Pediatric surgery, Pediatrics, Maternal and child health, MEDLINE and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Pediatric surgery, it also covered topics in Health care, Internal medicine, Retrospective cohort study, Family medicine and Intensive care medicine. The studies in Pediatrics featured incorporate elements of Tertiary care, Low birth weight, Disease, Single Center and Prospective cohort study.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Pandemic are all aspects of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) research featured in Indian Pediatrics. The discussions emphasized the topic of 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak in an attempt to further explore the field of Virology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Inclusion of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Adolescents Temporally Related to COVID -19 in the Differential Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease. (7 citations)
  • Outcome of Children Admitted With SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Experiences From a Pediatric Public Hospital (4 citations)
  • Seroprotection for Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus and Measles in Children With Nephrotic Syndrome. (3 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 Pediatrics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Piyush Gupta (125 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Joseph L. Mathew (90 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rakesh Lodha (89 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Umesh Kapil (88 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Dheeraj Shah (78 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as 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 Pediatrics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (605 papers) published 26 papers at the last edition, 12 less than at the previous edition,
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (580 papers) published 30 papers at the last edition, 20 less than at the previous edition,
  • Maulana Azad Medical College (308 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 18 less than at the previous edition,
  • University College of Medical Sciences (279 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College (204 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 28.80% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 54.55% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.36% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.73% of all publications and 21.36% 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 and Licensing Requirements for Pediatric Researchers

Pursuing a career in Pediatric Research and Medicine requires distinct credentials and training, with pathways varying across global regions. For example, in the United States, physicians specializing in pediatrics must typically complete a three-year residency in pediatrics following completion of medical school. However, to further advance in specialized areas such as pediatric gastroenterology or endocrinology, additional fellowship training is necessary.

On top of the educational requirements, medical professionals need to acquire necessary licenses to practice medicine in their respective states or regions. For instance, in Missouri, specific licensing requirements are established by the state. You can read more about the missouri nursing license requirements board of nursing requirements to have a clearer understanding of these criteria.

Obtaining the necessary education, training, and licensing is the starting point of a career in pediatric research and medicine. However, a successful career in this field also demands commitment, a keen interest in continuous learning, and a passion for improving pediatric health outcomes across the world.

Top Publications

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics Revised (2021) Guidelines on Prevention and Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency and Rickets

    (2021)
    86 Citations
  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines on Screen Time and Digital Wellness in Infants, Children and Adolescents

    (2021)
    71 Citations
  • Prevalence and risk factor for long COVID in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis and systematic review

    (2023)
    35 Citations
  • The Children’s Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers Version 6

    (2024)
    33 Citations
  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP): Recommended Immunization Schedule (2020-21) and Update on Immunization for Children Aged 0 Through 18 Years.

    Srinivas G. Kasi;S. Shivananda;Sanjay Marathe;Kripasindhu Chatterjee

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Screen Time in Indian Children by 15-18 Months of Age

    Pinky Meena;Piyush Gupta;Dheeraj Shah

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines on School Reopening, Remote Learning and Curriculum in and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Swati Ghate;Bakul Jayant Parekh;Rajeev Kumar Thapar;P. R. Nadkarni

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Formulation of Research Question and Composing Study Outcomes and Objectives.

    Shashi Kant Dhir;Piyush Gupta

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Multimedia Instructional Design Principles: Moving from Theoretical Rationale to Practical Applications.

    Rajiv Mahajan;Kapil Gupta;Piyush Gupta;Sahiba Kukreja

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Immunization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations From Indian Academy of Pediatrics Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices

    Srinivas G. Kasi;Shashi Kant Dhir;Sanjay Verma;Harish Kumar Pemde

    (2020)
    12 Citations

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