As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
Aims and scope
BMC Pediatrics is an open access journal publishing peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of health care in neonates, children and adolescents, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
Featured Content: June 2021
Research: The application of artificial intelligence methods to gene expression data for differentiation of uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis in children and adolescents
Genome wide gene expression analysis has revealed hints for independent immunological pathways underlying the pathophysiologies of phlegmonous (PA) and gangrenous appendicitis (GA). Methods of artificial intelligence (AI) have successfully been applied to routine laboratory and sonographic parameters for differentiation of the inflammatory manifestations. In this study we aimed to apply AI methods to gene expression data to provide evidence for feasibility.
Research: Utilizing single-cell RNA sequencing for analyzing the characteristics of PBMC in patients with Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease (KD) is the main cause of acquired heart disease in children and can lead to coronary artery lesions. This present study was designed to analyze the characteristics of KD peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) through single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and to explore the potential molecular mechanism of KD.
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May: Understanding Mental Health
With Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the BMC Series presents a focus issue on ‘Understanding Mental Health’. We have brought together content to highlight research into understanding and improving mental health.
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Relationship between maternal vitamin D status in the first trimester of pregnancy and maternal and neonatal outcomes: a retrospective single center study
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Prognosis and treatment of 46 Chinese pediatric cystic fibrosis patients
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Outcomes in reported penicillin allergic mothers and neonates requiring Group B streptococcal prophylaxis: a retrospective observational cohort study
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The Urinary Uric Acid / Cr ratio as a marker of morbidity and mortality of preterm infants: a case—control study
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A new growth chart for preterm babies: Babson and Benda's chart updated with recent data and a new format
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A 'snip' in time: what is the best age to circumcise?
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Sex-related change in BMI of 15- to 16-year-old Norwegian girls in cross-sectional studies in 2002 and 2017
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Communicating with parents about vaccination: a framework for health professionals
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A systematic review and meta-analysis to revise the Fenton growth chart for preterm infants
BMC Pediatrics is Recruiting new Editorial Board Members
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Annual Journal Metrics
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Speed
72 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
43 days to first decision for all manuscripts
169 days from submission to acceptance
14 days from acceptance to publicationCitation Impact
2.125 - 2-year Impact Factor
2.782 - 5-year Impact Factor
1.175 - Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP)
0.806 - SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)Usage
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1,517 Altmetric Mentions