Child Development Journal Citation Rate 2026
0009-3920
eISSN 1467-8624
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Child Development
Child Development (CD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Child Development and Digital Technology and Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0009-3920 (e-ISSN 1467-8624). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.09 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4070 USD). OpenAlex records 17,391 works and 1,463,459 citations, with an h-index of 486.
Child Development Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Child Development has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.09, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Child Development and Digital Technology research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Child Development operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Child Development should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Child Development against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Child Development
- Budget $4070 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Child Development and Digital Technology, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Child and Animal Learning Development. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Child Development Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0009-3920 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-8624 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4070 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Child Development is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4070.
In our subject taxonomy, Child Development is classified under Child Development and Digital Technology, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Child and Animal Learning Development and Early Childhood Education and Development.
Child Development is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.092.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.092 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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