Pediatric Cardiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0172-0643
eISSN 1432-1971
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q3 Quartile
About Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology (PC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments and Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0172-0643 (e-ISSN 1432-1971). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.99 (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 ~$3390 USD). OpenAlex records 8,868 works and 128,093 citations, with an h-index of 105.
Pediatric Cardiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pediatric Cardiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.99, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments 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.
Pediatric Cardiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Pediatric Cardiology 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 Pediatric Cardiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pediatric Cardiology
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments, Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair, Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Pediatric Cardiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0172-0643 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-1971 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pediatric Cardiology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.
In our subject taxonomy, Pediatric Cardiology is classified under Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments, Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair, Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments and Congenital Heart Disease Studies.
Pediatric Cardiology 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 0.988.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.988 | 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: S122042528
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