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Nursing children and young people

RCN Publishing Company Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 1979

ISSN2046-2344
SJR Q4Scopus / SJR
5
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.238
H-Index
20
Total Works
2,684
Total Citations
3,186
2yr Mean Citedness
0.19
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the practice, education, and well-being of nurses caring for children and young people. It covers topics such as patient education for chronic conditions, professional development and roles for nurses, safeguarding children, and the experiences of autistic children in healthcare. The journal also addresses nursing student education, including clinical placements and simulation, as well as specific clinical issues like non-traumatic fractures and post-operative pain management in children. It examines factors influencing the mental health of young people, such as family support and anxiety, and discusses the role of nurses in identifying and responding to child criminal exploitation. Additionally, it explores international collaborations in nursing education and support, particularly in conflict settings.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary Language
1st Year Published1979
Annual Volume~ 62 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,684
Publisher OrgRoyal College of Nursing

Submission Info

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

4/12 · 33%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
RCN Publishing Company Ltd.
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
2046-2344
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
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?
N/A

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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.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Child and Adolescent HealthChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifeEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcareAdolescent and Pediatric HealthcareHealthcare Systems and ChallengesFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsFamily Support in IllnessNursing Roles and PracticesInfant Development and Preterm CareSchool Health and Nursing Education
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref