Maternal and Child Health Journal Citation Rate 2026
1092-7875
eISSN 1573-6628
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Maternal and Child Health Journal
Maternal and Child Health Journal (MCHJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Breastfeeding Practices and Influences and Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1092-7875 (e-ISSN 1573-6628). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.35 (Q3 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 ~$4190 USD).
Maternal and Child Health Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Maternal and Child Health Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.35, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Breastfeeding Practices and Influences 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.
Maternal and Child Health Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Maternal and Child Health Journal 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 Maternal and Child Health Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Maternal and Child Health Journal
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Breastfeeding Practices and Influences, Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, Global Maternal and Child Health. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1092-7875 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-6628 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Maternal and Child Health Journal is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.
In our subject taxonomy, Maternal and Child Health Journal is classified under Breastfeeding Practices and Influences, Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, Global Maternal and Child Health and Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Maternal and Child Health Journal 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 1.353.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.353 | 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
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