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World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of pediatrics, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Anesthesiology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, immunology, infections and infectious diseases, medical imaging, neonatology, nephrology, neurosurgery, nursing medicine, perinatology, pharmacology, respiratory medicine, and urology. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in pediatrics, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of pediatric science. Submit an Article >>

The WJCP’s CiteScore for 2025 is 4.4 and Scopus CiteScore rank 2025: Pediatrics, perinatology and child health is 70/351. 

• Elena Daniela Serban, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, (Email: danitiserban@yahoo.com) 2nd Department of Pediatrics, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Emergency Clinical Hospital for Children, Cluj-Napoca 400177, Romania
• Consolato M Sergi, MD, PhD, Professor, (Email: biotechlab@gmail.com) Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Ontario, Edmonton, Ontario T6G 2B7, Canada