INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics (ISSN 0019-5456) is a peer-reviewed monthly journal published by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, serving as a dedicated forum for scholarly discourse in the field of pediatrics. Based in India, the publication focuses extensively on clinical practice, child health, disease prevention and treatment, neonatal care, and public health, with a particular emphasis on pediatric challenges prevalent in developing nations. As a non-open access journal indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), it maintains a moderate international standing, typically ranking in the third or fourth quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal classification for medical sciences and reporting an impact factor of approximately 1.5. While the journal possesses significant regional influence and serves as a vital resource for researchers focused on Indian and broader developing-world pediatric issues, its relatively limited global visibility and competitive submission environment reflect its niche position in the international academic landscape. Consequently, it remains a relevant outlet for scholars seeking to disseminate research that addresses the specific healthcare needs and epidemiological contexts of the Global South.