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Journal of Child Health Care

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 1997

ISSN1741-2889
SJR Q1WOS SCIEWOS SSCIScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.799
H-Index
62
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.201
Total Works
1,313
Total Citations
21,476
2yr Mean Citedness
1.34
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the healthcare experiences of children and their families, particularly concerning chronic conditions, medical technologies, and healthcare access. It examines the perspectives of children, parents, and healthcare professionals regarding support, information needs, and the impact of healthcare interventions. The scope also includes the challenges faced by diverse populations, such as those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and the effectiveness of various healthcare programs and delivery methods, including telehealth and digital support.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1997
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,313
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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Submission Info

Peer Reviewdouble-blind peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/12 · 58%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Inc.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1741-2889
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
double-blind peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

PediatricsQ1
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

NursingPediatrics

Scopus Categories

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthPediatrics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifeInfant Development and Preterm CareChild and Adolescent HealthFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsFamily and Disability Support ResearchAdolescent and Pediatric HealthcarePediatric Pain Management TechniquesChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentFamily Support in IllnessEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref