Introduction
As a measure of a journal's importance, the impact factor is widely used in the scientific community. In this article, we will take a closer look at the impact factor of pediatric journals. In particular, we will focus on the impact factor of the Journal of Pediatric Medicine, an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, and letters to the editor on all aspects of pediatric medicine.
What is the impact factor?
The impact factor is a measure of the average number of citations that articles published in a given journal receive in a particular year. It is calculated by dividing the number of citations in the current year to articles published in the previous two years by the total number of articles published in the previous two years. The impact factor is used as a metric to evaluate the importance of a journal in its field, with higher values indicating a greater level of influence.
The impact factor of the Journal of Pediatric Medicine
The impact factor of the Journal of Pediatric Medicine in 2020 was 2.213, which is an increase from its 2019 impact factor of 2.053. This increase in impact factor suggests that the journal is attracting higher quality research and is becoming more influential in the pediatric medicine field. In addition, the Journal of Pediatric Medicine ranked 36th out of 129 pediatric journals listed in the Journal Citation Reports, which further highlights its importance in the field of pediatric medicine.
Comparison with other pediatric journals
The Journal of Pediatric Medicine's impact factor is higher than that of several other leading pediatric journals, including the Journal of Pediatrics (2.222), Pediatrics (5.732), and Archives of Disease in Childhood (3.068). While the Journal of Pediatrics and Archives of Disease in Childhood saw a decrease in their impact factors compared to the previous year, Pediatrics maintained its high impact factor in 2020.
Historical impact factor
The Journal of Pediatric Medicine has seen steady growth in its impact factor over the past few years. Its impact factor was 1.036 in 2016 and increased to 1.274 in 2017, 1.881 in 2018, and 2.053 in 2019. This consistent growth indicates a consistent increase in the quality of articles published in the journal, and its growing influence in the field of pediatric medicine.
Conclusion
As one of the leading international pediatric journals, the Journal of Pediatric Medicine has achieved a significant impact factor of 2.213 in 2020. This increase in impact factor suggests that the journal is attracting higher quality research and is becoming more influential in the pediatric medicine field. Through continued publication of high-quality research and review articles, the Journal of Pediatric Medicine will undoubtedly continue to make significant contributions to the field of pediatric medicine.
