With a 2008 impact factor of 4.122 (previously 4.017), The Journal of Pediatrics is now ranked 4th of 86 journals in the Pediatrics category, and has the highest cited-half life among the top 10 journals, according to the latest Journal Citation Reports® 2009, published by Thomson Reuters. The Journal of Pediatrics' standard of excellence and continued success can be attributed to the strong leadership of the Editor, William F. Balistreri, MD, the Associate Editors, and the outstanding nationally and internationally recognized editorial board and reviewers.
