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Welcome to the World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics

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 >>

2026 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • 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
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJCP is now abstracted and indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics

The WJCP’s CiteScore for 2024 is 4.7 and Scopus CiteScore rank 2024: Pediatrics, perinatology and child health is 66/342. 

ISSN
2219-2808 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (955), Duration of Peer Review (22 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (46 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (40 days/Mean), Accepted (54.6%/Mean), Production Time (63 days/Mean), Time to Publication (187 days/Mean), and Rejected (32.8%/Mean).
Review
Minireviews
Khadija Alshehhi, Rahaf Abughosh, Gawahir Abdelrahman, Abdalqader Abujouda, Ahmed Elghoudi, Rana Bitar 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):112843. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.112843
Olesya V Melnik, Olga E Kulichik, Anastasiya K Zaytseva, Olga A Kofeynikova, Svetlana G Fetisova, Svetlana I Tarnovskaya, Yuliya V Fomicheva, Elena S Vasichkina, Boris S Zhorov, Olga V Kalinina, Anna A Kostareva 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):114189. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.114189
Gemma Chavarria Ventura, Harrigan Ryan, Hai-Nian Yu, Kirat Kishore Chand, Paul Bernard Colditz, Julie Anne Wixey 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):115027. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.115027
Matteo Capobianco, Simonetta Gaia Nicolosi, Edoardo Dammino, Francesco Cappellani, Marieme Khouyyi, Fabiana D’Esposito, Caterina Gagliano, Marco Zeppieri 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):117968. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.117968
Case Control Study
Eman Hamza Hassan, Wessam Zaghloul, Shwikar Mahmoud Ahmed, Ahmed M Ghozi, Ibrahim A Abdelwahab 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):112551. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.112551
Eman Ahmed Abd-Elmawgood, Mohammed H Hassan, Khaled Abdalla Abd-Elbaseer, Mona Hashem Ibrahem, Khaled Mohammed Hassan Yousef, Ali Helmi Bakri 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):117283. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.117283
Retrospective Cohort Study
Vera Podzolkova, Ilia S Avrusin, Maria Nikolaeva, Elena Afonina, Siuzanna Davtian, Asel Nurseitova, Kira Kravtsova, Aleksandra Malahova, Alexandr A Yakovlev, Sergey L Avrusin, Olga V Kalashnikova, Vyacheslav G Chasnyk, Mikhail M Kostik 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):114270. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.114270
Retrospective Study
Sathyaprasad C Burjonrappa, Faith Blamon, Sean P Hurley 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):114534. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.114534
Observational Study
Danladi Ibrahim Musa, Andrew A Tyoakaa, Tavershima Kparev, Gregory J Welk 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):114903. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.114903
Esraa A Sorour, Eman M Elaskary, Shimaa Basyoni Elnemr, Adel A Hagag, Nesma Ahmed Kassab, Mohammed Al-Beltagi 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):116098. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.116098
Adeola Barakat Animasahun, Olubukola Ransome-Kuti, Efe Soyele, Goodness Adejare Animasahun, Peter Ubuane, Adedayo Ariyibi, Cleo Hughes-Darden, Olisamedua Fidelis Njokanma 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):118127. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.118127
Poovazhagi Varadarajan, Seenivasan Subramani, Vasanth Jeyaram, Lakshmi S Velmurugan, Raghul Jayaseelan, Gomathy Srividya Venugopal 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):118421. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.118421
Deborah F Katurura, Camara Van Breemen, Nadine Lusney, Emily Kieran, Tom Wiebe, Susan Albersheim, Deepak Manhas, Maya Dahan, Sandesh Shivananda 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):118963. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.118963
Prospective Study
Aleksandra V Kaplina, Tatiana A Fedoseeva, Tatiana M Pervunina, Olga V Kalinina, Olga O Shemyakina, Tatiana G Barakova, Maria V Kim, Natalia A Petrova 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):112072. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.112072
Palittiya Sintusek, Pavit Klomkliew, Suthida Visedthorn, Kittima Phutthawong, Tanawan Noicharoen, Areewan Soontornsook, Duc Long Tran, Sunchai Payungporn 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):117841. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.117841
Systematic Reviews
Case Report
Peerada Pongsakornkullachart, Mongkol Chanvanichtrakool, Dhachdanai Dhachpramuk, Theeraphong Pho-Iam, Nattha Yongwattana, Pimchanok Kulsirichawaroj, Jantima Tanboon, Oranee Sanmaneechai 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):116726. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.116726
Yusuf Hadi, Nader Khawaja, Hadhami Ben Turkia, Minoosh Nasef, Sarra Baili 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):116956. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.116956
Mongkol Chanvanichtrakool, Pimchanok Kulsirichawaroj, Watanawan Jaito, Theerapong Pho-Iam, Wuttichart Kamolvisit, Surachai Likasitwattanakul 
World J Clin Pediatr 15(2):117629. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.117629
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