Frontiers in Pediatrics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2296-2360 Frontiers Media CH

Q2 Quartile Open Access

About Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Frontiers in Pediatrics (FP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2296-2360. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.55 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2950 USD.

Frontiers in Pediatrics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Frontiers in Pediatrics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.55, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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.

As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Pediatrics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2950 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Pediatrics 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 Frontiers in Pediatrics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Frontiers in Pediatrics
  • Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 2296-2360
Publisher Frontiers Media
Country Switzerland
APC / Cost $2950 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Frontiers in Pediatrics is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2950.

Frontiers in Pediatrics 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 1.553.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frontiers in Pediatrics

Frontiers in Pediatrics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.553 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Frontiers in Pediatrics is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Frontiers in Pediatrics is $2950 USD.

Frontiers in Pediatrics is published by Frontiers Media.

Frontiers in Pediatrics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Frontiers in Pediatrics is 2296-2360.

Frontiers in Pediatrics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.55, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Year Value Source
2025 1.553 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

OpenAlex ID: S2596117549

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