CHILD DEVELOPMENT

metrics 2024

Navigating the complexities of child growth and education.

Introduction

CHILD DEVELOPMENT, published by WILEY, stands as a premier journal in the fields of developmental and educational psychology, education, pediatrics, perinatology, child health, and social work. Established in 1945, it has consistently maintained a strong impact, underscored by its 2023 Q1 ranking in multiple relevant categories, as well as its esteemed positions within Scopus rankings, including a remarkable 14th place in Pediatrics. The journal serves as a vital resource for researchers and professionals, offering rigorous peer-reviewed articles that explore pivotal aspects of child development through a multidisciplinary lens. Although it does not currently offer open access options, CHILD DEVELOPMENT remains influential, addressing critical topics in child psychology, policy implications, and educational practices. Researchers and students alike will find the journal’s comprehensive scope instrumental in advancing their understanding and fostering an evidence-based approach to contemporary child development issues.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.08
Journal Impact Factor3.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.90
H-Index289
Journal IF Without Self3.90
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor3.71
Influence1.95
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life16.00
Citing Half Life10.00
JCI1.47
Total Documents3671
WOS Total Citations30424
SCIMAGO Total Citations55979
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2620
Scopus Journal Rank2.08
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.57
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.25
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health in Medicine
Rank #14/330
Percentile 95.76
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #65/1543
Percentile 95.79
Quartile Q1
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #25/360
Percentile 93.06
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 16/91
Percentile 83.00
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Rank 5/74
Percentile 93.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 12/91
Percentile 86.81
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Rank 13/74
Percentile 82.43
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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