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Paediatric Drugs
H-index 18

Paediatric Drugs

1174-5878

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/40272

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1584 49 50 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 75
Documents by Best Scientists*: 69
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 72
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.969
Impact Factor: 3.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Pediatric Drugs?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Pharmacotherapy, Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Intensive care medicine and Adverse effect. It focuses on Pharmacotherapy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Anesthesia, Clinical trial, MEDLINE, Immunology and Disease. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Pediatrics, it also covered topics in Psychiatry, Epilepsy and Family medicine.

The Internal medicine works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Endocrinology, Surgery, Oncology, Gastroenterology and Placebo. Physical therapy and Antibiotics are some topics wherein Intensive care medicine research discussed in Pediatric Drugs have an impact. Adverse effect research is concerned with Tolerability in particular.

  • Pharmacotherapy (49.82%)
  • Pediatrics (24.59%)
  • Internal medicine (23.15%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Child and adolescent suicide: epidemiology, risk factors, and approaches to prevention. (248 citations)
  • Therapy for osteosarcoma: where do we go from here? (211 citations)
  • Atomoxetine: a review of its use in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents. (166 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pediatric Drugs:

The main points discussed in the most cited papers deal with Pharmacotherapy, Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Anesthesia and Adverse effect. The most cited publications focus on Pharmacotherapy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Incidence (epidemiology), MEDLINE, Immunology, Intensive care medicine and Physical therapy. The most cited publications facilitate discussions on Pediatrics that incorporate concepts from other fields like Clinical trial, Lamotrigine, Psychiatry, Epilepsy and Disease.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Pharmacotherapy, Internal medicine, Intensive care medicine, MEDLINE and Antibiotics are the subjects of interest in the journal. Topics in Pharmacotherapy explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Adverse effect, Infliximab, Disease, Retrospective cohort study and Confidence interval. The studies in Disease featured incorporate elements of Multiple sclerosis, Neuromyelitis optica and Pediatrics.

In the journal, Placebo and Oncology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Internal medicine research. The journal addresses concerns in Intensive care medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Clinical research, Targeted therapy and Opioid use. Antibiotics research presented in Pediatric Drugs encompasses a variety of subjects, including Vancomycin and Primary care.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Related to SARS-CoV-2. (19 citations)
  • Drug Treatment of Epilepsy Neuropsychiatric Comorbidities in Children. (3 citations)
  • Executive Function Outcome of Treatment with Viloxazine Extended-Release Capsules in Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Post-Hoc Analysis of Four Randomized Clinical Trials. (1 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 Pediatric Drugs (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gideon Koren (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stuart MacLeod (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gillian M. Keating (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lesley J. Scott (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Caroline M. Perry (10 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 Pediatric Drugs (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (112 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Abu Dhabi Indian School (75 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Toronto (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of British Columbia (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (22 papers) published 1 paper 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.76% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 7.84% of all publications and 45.10% 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 and Paths in Pediatric Medicine

In addition to discussing the scope and depth of the research in the field of Pediatric Drugs, it can be valuable for our readers to know about the potential career opportunities and paths in pediatric medicine. It's essential for those interested in this field to understand the educational and professional steps leading to a successful career in pediatrics, including the roles of pediatric nurse or pediatrician. One vital role in the medical team that often goes unsung is that of a pediatric nurse. These healthcare professionals work closely with pediatricians to provide care for children from infants to young adults. Their duties might include conducting routine developmental screenings, administering immunizations, and offering care for common childhood illnesses. The requirements to become a pediatric nurse usually include obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), and gaining experience in pediatric nursing. Advanced positions may require additional certifications or a Master's Degree in Pediatric Nursing. If you're interested to know more about this profession in a specific locality, you can check our informative guide on how to become a nurse in Nebraska. This resource provides valuable local insights, requirements, and growth projections for aspiring pediatric nurses aiming to practice in the state of Nebraska. Furthermore, career opportunities in the Pediatric field are not only limited to nursing; numerous roles need an array of specialized skills within the spectrum of Pediatrics. Whatever your desired career path, having the right resources and information are crucial steps towards your journey in Pediatric medicine.

Top Publications

  • Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Related to SARS-CoV-2.

    Susanna Esposito;Nicola Principi

    (2021)
    96 Citations
  • Dupilumab to Treat Type 2 Inflammatory Diseases in Children and Adolescents.

    Amelia Licari;Riccardo Castagnoli;Alessia Marseglia;Francesca Olivero

    (2020)
    74 Citations
  • Recent Developments and Advances in Atopic Dermatitis: A Focus on Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment in the Pediatric Setting

    (2022)
    72 Citations
  • Letermovir for Prophylaxis and Pre-emptive Therapy of Cytomegalovirus Infection in Paediatric Allogeneic Haematopoietic Cell Transplant Patients

    (2022)
    36 Citations
  • Potential Antibiotics for the Treatment of Neonatal Sepsis Caused by Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria.

    Christopher A. Darlow;Renata M. A. da Costa;Sally Ellis;François Franceschi

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Drug Treatment of Epilepsy Neuropsychiatric Comorbidities in Children.

    Gregory L Holmes

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • An Update of Pharmacological Management in Children with Functional Constipation

    (2023)
    32 Citations
  • Anakinra for Treatment-Resistant Kawasaki Disease: Evidence from a Literature Review

    Giovanna Ferrara;Teresa Giani;Maria Costanza Caparello;Carla Farella

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Managing Adverse Events Associated with Dinutuximab Beta Treatment in Patients with High-Risk Neuroblastoma: Practical Guidance.

    Giuseppe Barone;Ailish Barry;Francisco Bautista;Bénédicte Brichard

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Immunotherapy in Pediatric B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Advances and Ongoing Challenges.

    Sylwia Jasinski;Francis Andrew De Los Reyes;Gloria Contreras Yametti;Joanna Pierro

    (2020)
    25 Citations

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