Journal profile · Medicine-Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)
ISSN 1751-7222 · eISSN 1878-206X · Medicine Publishing
Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom): subscription journal; APC about USD 2,600; 76 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom) is published by Medicine Publishing. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Child and Adolescent Health, Neonatal Respiratory Health Research and Infant Development and Preterm Care, together about 23.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Paediatrics and Child Health is the continuously updated review of paediatrics and child healthPaediatrics and Child Health is an authoritative and comprehensive resource that provides all paediatricians and child health care specialists with up-to-date reviews on all aspects of hospital/community paediatrics and neonatology, including investigations and technical procedures.Also an essential learning resource for candidates for Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health & the Diploma in Child Health, Paediatrics and Child Health provides: • A vital companion designed to match the four-year curriculum • Today’s latest scientific and clinical knowledge written in an accessible style • Topical reviews on areas outlined by the MRCPCH/DCH exams • Practice updates about hospital/community paediatrics, delivery of care, investigations and innovations • Clear outlines of technical proceduresThe emphasis of the content is on the clear, concise presentation of information of direct clinical relevance to both hospital and community-based paediatricians. All articles are written by commission only, and contributors are chosen for their recognized knowledge of the subject.The layout of articles is mobile optimized and shows full colour illustrations. Paediatrics and Child Health is available in mobile, print and online.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 10, Netherlands 4, Australia 3, Sri Lanka 2, India 1 (23 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Child and Adolescent HealthHealth Professions11.5%
- Neonatal Respiratory Health ResearchMedicine6.9%
- Infant Development and Preterm CareMedicine5.4%
- Metabolism and Genetic DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.9%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine4.6%
- Congenital Heart Disease StudiesMedicine4.5%
- Child Abuse and Related TraumaMedicine4.4%
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathologyMedicine4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health | Q3 | 228/351 | 35th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 37OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 298OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.67OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,222 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66 | 6 | 693 |
| 2025 | 76 | 10 | 992 |
| 2024 | 85 | 14 | 1,117 |
| 2023 | 86 | 17 | 1,027 |
| 2022 | 77 | 17 | 967 |
| 2021 | 83 | 19 | 1,016 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,600 / EUR 2,280 / GBP 2,040 / JPY 279,410 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted2
- case reportFor case reports you are required to follow CARE guidelines and provide the CARE checklist at manuscript submission.Read the CARE guidelinesFollow the CARE chec…Length not stated
- review articleReview articles and self assessment content.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Child and Adolescent Health, Neonatal Respiratory Health Research.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 2,600 (OpenAlex)Fee details
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Medicine Publishing
- ISSN
- 1751-7222
- Electronic ISSN
- 1878-206X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)
What are the manuscript requirements of Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom) based?
Of the 23 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (10), Netherlands (4) and Australia (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom) is indexed in Scopus.
Is Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom) open access, and what is the APC?
Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom) is a subscription journal. APC about USD 2,600.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-28). Last updated: .