Pediatric research remains critically underrepresented despite children comprising our future. This journal's commitment to disseminating high-quality pediatric evidence fills a vital gap, advancing evidence-based care for our youngest patients. Your dedication to rigorous scientific standards and clinical relevance ensures continued success ahead.
Antonio Ruggiero, MD
Editorial Board Member of PM
Division of Paediatric Oncology,
Catholic University of Rome,
Rome, Italy
Written on August 5, 2025
Congratulations to Pediatric Medicine on its first impact factor—a meaningful milestone! As a new member of the editorial board and a researcher focused on autism and developmental disabilities, I’m honored to support the journal’s mission to elevate inclusive, impactful pediatric research with relevance both locally and around the globe.
Aubyn C. Stahmer, PhD
Editorial Board Member of PM
University of California, Davis MIND Institute;
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
Sacramento, CA, USA
Written on August 16, 2025
I am proud to serve on the Editorial Board of this wonderful journal. My hope is that it continues to combine scientific rigor with attention to studies that highlight the importance of humanizing care. Because the world needs not only new technology, but also new and good humanity.
Carlo Bellieni, PhD
Editorial Board Member of PM
Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine,
University of Siena,
Siena, Italy
Written on August 5, 2025
My congratulations to the editorial staff of Pediatric Medicine for their first impact factor of 0,9 which is certainly an excellent result fort his “young” scientific international journal! The tremendous efforts of the enthousiastic editorial staff and the well recognized international editirial board to bring Pediatric Medicine to a higher levell is an important factor fort his succes!
Frank van Bel, MD, PhD
Editorial Board Member of PM
Wilhelmina Children's Hospital,
University Medical Center Utrecht,
Utrecht, Netherlands
Written on August 6, 2025
This is a major milestone for PM that will promote the filed in China and the region, through promoting regional and local research.
Ibrahim Qaddoumi, MD, MS
Associate Editor-in-Chief of PM
Department of Global Pediatric Medicine,
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
Memphis, TN, USA
Written on August 5, 2025
I congratulate Pediatric Medicine on achieving IF. It is important that an open-access journal from Asia maintains high-quality peer review standards while reducing financial barriers and expanding global access to critical pediatric information. It has been a privilege for me to participate in and continue to foster collaboration and communication.
Laszlo Kiraly, MD, NBQS, FETCS, PhD
Editorial Board Member of PM
Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery,
National University Hospital Singapore, Singapore;
Department of Surgery,
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore;
Department of Public Health, Professor in Medicine (Hon),
Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Written on August 5, 2025
Congratulations to Pediatric Medicine (PM) receiving its first impact factor rating of 0.9 for the citation year 2004! As an international, open access, peer-reviewed journal PM is helping to disseminate important research and critical reviews assisting the world’s health care providers in expanding their knowledge of pediatric and adolescent disease and management. A big thank you to the editors, editorial board, reviewers authors for their great work, and to the readership for recognizing the usefulness of cutting edge clinical and translational research and creating a resource to be used around the world.
Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD
Editorial Board Member of PM
Department of Dermatology,
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego,
University of California San Diego School of Medicine,
San Diego, California, USA
Written on August 5, 2025
PMs first Impact Factor of 0.9, from 2024, demonstrates that the journal is expanding and reaching out. Its articles are now highly viewed and the next goal is to be listed in Pubmed. Thus the journal will play an increasingly important role in international pediatrics, and especially, it will be important in reflecting the rapidly development in Chinese pediatric medicine reaching the international forefront. The PM editorial office is extremely helpful, friendly, and qualified. It is a pleasure to serve as an Associate Editor of PM.
Ola Didrik Saugstad, MD, PhD
Associate Editor-in-Chief of PM
Department of Pediatric Research,
University of Oslo,
Oslo, Norway;
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago,
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago,
Illinois, USA
Written on August 18, 2025
It is a pleasure to witness Pediatric Medicine reach this important milestone. The journal’s commitment to high-quality research in pediatric care is evident, and I am confident this is just the beginning of a promising journey. Congratulations to the entire editorial team for their dedication and scientific rigor.
Paolo Scanagatta, MD
Associate Editor-in-Chief of PM
Thoracic Surgery Department at "Eugenio Morelli" Hospital,
ASST Valtellina Alto Lario,
Sondalo, Italy
Written on August 5, 2025
To Pediatric Medicine: Congratulations to Pediatric Medicine and all of your editors and reviewers! You are filling a great need for pediatric clinicians everywhere for high-quality, open access publications. Keep up the good work!
Peter S. Jensen, MD
Editorial Board Member of PM
The REACH Institute,
NY, NY, USA;
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
Little Rock, USA
Written on August 16, 2025
I am honored to be a part of your relatively new journal which is having a strong upward trajectory. You have a wonderfully diverse Editorial Board and a strong international focus. That is so important at this time! Do keep up the good work, and make your readership really appreciate your efforts to promote pediatric and neonatal care.
Richard J. Martin, MBBS, FRACP
Editorial Board Member of PM
Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
Case Western Reserve University,
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Written on August 6, 2025
Pediatric Medicine (PM) has demonstrated steady growth since 2018 as a peer-reviewed forum for translational and clinical research in pediatrics. As a member of PM’s editorial board in basic research, I am pleased that PM has attracted innovative studies from investigators worldwide exploring the dynamics oral feeding and neurodevelopmental sequelae of sensory-based interventions to modulate feeding success in fragile preterm infants.
Steven M. Barlow, PhD
Editorial Board Member of PM
Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior,
Departments SECD and Biological System Engineering,
University of Nebraska,
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Written on August 4, 2025
I have had the honor of witnessing Pediatric Medicine grow from its infancy into the thriving, healthy journal it is today. Conceived through the vision of Prof Huang Guoying, and brought to fruition by the dedication of its editorial team and contributing authors, this journal has steadfastly gained traction. Today, we celebrate a significant milestone — the achievement of an impact factor of 0.9. This accomplishment is not only a testament to the collective effort behind the journal but also a promising sign of even greater strides ahead, as it continues to advance our understanding of pediatric science and clinical practice.
Swee Chye Quek, MD, FACC, FRCPCH, DCH (London)
Editorial Board Member of PM
Department of Paediatrics,
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine,
National University of Singapore,
Singapore, Singapore Written on August 6, 2025
Written on August 6, 2025
Congratulations to Pediatric Medicine on achieving a remarkable milestone with a respectable impact factor! This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and hard work of the editorial team, contributors, and reviewers. I wish the journal every success in advancing knowledge in paediatric medicine under the abled leadership of Prof Guoying Huang.
Yiu-fai Cheung, MBBS(HK), MD(HK), MRCP(UK)
Editorial Board Member of PM
Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,
LKS Faculty of Medicine,
The University of Hong Kong,
Hong Kong, China
Written on August 6, 2025
Warmest congratulations to Pediatric Medicine on achieving its first impact factor and notable CiteScore! This important milestone highlights the journal's dedication to pediatric science, and I'm confident Pediatric Medicine will continue fostering valuable scientific exchanges, promoting global networking, and enriching our collective efforts to advance child health research worldwide.
Yun Sil Chang, MD, PhD
Editorial Board Member of PM
Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center,
Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine,
Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology,
Sungkyunkwan University,
Seoul, Korea
Written on August 5, 2025