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Pediatric Research
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Pediatric Research

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Published by: Springer

https://www.nature.com/pr/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 466 476 759 36

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 940
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1081
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 25
SCIMAGO H-index: 176
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.171
Impact Factor: 3.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Pediatric Research?

The foci of the journal are Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Pediatrics, Anesthesia and Immunology. The main emphasis of the journal is the subject of Internal medicine, focusing on Insulin. Some problems in Endocrinology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Receptor and Biochemistry.

Pediatric Research holds forums on Pediatrics that merges themes from other disciplines such as Low birth weight, Gestational age and Incidence (epidemiology). It features Gestational age research that overlaps with concepts in Birth weight. Pediatric Research focused on Anesthesia research but expanded to cover Blood pressure.

It focuses on different Immunology studies like Antibody and Immune system. The study of Fetus, which falls within the realm of Pregnancy, was the main focus of the presentations.

  • Internal medicine (40.98%)
  • Endocrinology (31.19%)
  • Pediatrics (14.41%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Epidemiology of pervasive developmental disorders. (1394 citations)
  • Continuing positive secular growth change in the Netherlands 1955-1997 (978 citations)
  • Neurobiology of Periventricular Leukomalacia in the Premature Infant (804 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pediatric Research:

The journal publications mostly deal with topics like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Immunology, Fetus and Anesthesia. The most cited articles explore research in Internal medicine alongside concepts in Gestational age and other areas of study in Birth weight and Pediatrics. The most cited papers explore issues in Endocrinology which can be linked to other research areas like Biochemistry, Lung and Pathology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The topics of Internal medicine, MEDLINE, Pediatrics, Gestational age and Physiology are the focal point of discussions in Pediatric Research. The concepts on Internal medicine presented in Pediatric Research can also apply to other research fields, including Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology. The studies in MEDLINE featured incorporate elements of Family medicine, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Intensive care medicine and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak.

The works on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deal in particular with Pandemic. Issues in Gestational age were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Birth weight and Gestation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children and/or adolescents: a meta-analysis. (50 citations)
  • Point-of-care lung ultrasound in neonatology: classification into descriptive and functional applications. (45 citations)
  • The human milk oligosaccharides 2’-fucosyllactose and 6’-sialyllactose protect against the development of necrotizing enterocolitis by inhibiting toll-like receptor 4 signaling (25 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 Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos (151 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • William Oh (136 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ola Didrik Saugstad (133 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • David K. Stevenson (116 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Alan H. Jobe (97 papers) published 3 papers 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 Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (2472 papers) published 101 papers at the last edition, 58 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (721 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (691 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 11 more than at the previous edition,
  • Baylor College of Medicine (673 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (637 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 3.77% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.02% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.83% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.44% of all publications and 53.71% 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.

Further Studies in Pediatric Nursing

The depth of this article could be enhanced by adding a section discussing the importance of pediatric nursing, as this is a crucial aspect of healthcare and is directly related to the study of Pediatrics. The inclusion of this section can provide readers with an understanding of how pediatric nursing fits into the wider scope of healthcare, and is in line with Google Search Quality Guidelines. In Pediatric Research, the importance of pediatric nursing cannot be understated. This niche of healthcare focuses on providing care for infants, children, and adolescents. As part of our dedication to broadening research and understanding in the field of pediatric healthcare, it’s essential to acknowledge the contributions of those in pediatric nursing. Not only do pediatric nurses play a critical role in the application of research findings in Pediatrics, but they also play a major role in conducting robust research studies within their profession that contribute to its development. By bridging the gap between research and practice, they ensure the delivery of evidence-based care to this vulnerable population. Some of the critical areas in pediatric nursing include understanding child growth and development, managing childhood diseases, child health nursing, and family-centered care among others. For those interested in pursuing a career in this field or hoping to hone their expertise, certain educational institutions are recognized for their top-notch programs in Pediatric Nursing. For instance, the top 10 best nursing schools in Iowa offer comprehensive programs well-suited for these needs, providing the knowledge and skills necessary for success in this profession. By incorporating pediatric nursing within the remit of Pediatric Research, we can continue supporting and promoting comprehensive, well-rounded healthcare and research for children, promoting optimal outcomes across all stages of development. This field's potential contributions to Pediatric Research are immense, and recognition and inclusion of its role in research aid in creating a holistic and integrated approach in Pediatric healthcare and research.

Top Publications

  • Indole-3-lactic acid, a metabolite of tryptophan, secreted by Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis is anti-inflammatory in the immature intestine.

    Di Meng;Eduardo Sommella;Emanuela Salviati;Pietro Campiglia

    (2020)
    227 Citations
  • The influence of pain, agitation, and their management on the immature brain.

    Christopher McPherson;Christopher McPherson;Steven P Miller;Mohamed El-Dib;An N Massaro

    (2020)
    188 Citations
  • The color of health: how racism, segregation, and inequality affect the health and well-being of preterm infants and their families

    Andrew F Beck;Erika M Edwards;Jeffrey D Horbar;Elizabeth A Howell

    (2020)
    184 Citations
  • Chorioamnionitis and neonatal outcomes

    Viral G Jain;Kent A Willis;Alan Jobe;Namasivayam Ambalavanan

    (2021)
    93 Citations
  • COVID-19 PICU guidelines: for high- and limited-resource settings.

    Saraswati Kache;Mohammod Jobayer Chisti;Felicity Gumbo;Ezekiel Mupere

    (2020)
    80 Citations
  • The social ecology of childhood and early life adversity.

    Marcela Lopez;Monica O. Ruiz;Cynthia R. Rovnaghi;Grace K-Y. Tam

    (2021)
    78 Citations
  • International comparison of guidelines for managing neonates at the early phase of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

    (2020)
    70 Citations
  • The NIH ECHO Program: investigating how early environmental influences affect child health

    Carol J. Blaisdell;Christina Park;Manjit Hanspal;Mary Roary

    (2021)
    67 Citations
  • Neuroprotective therapies in the NICU in term infants: present and future

    (2022)
    67 Citations
  • Defining pediatric asthma: phenotypes to endotypes and beyond

    Laura A. Conrad;Michael D. Cabana;Deepa Rastogi

    (2021)
    61 Citations

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