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JAMA Pediatrics Template

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About the JAMA Pediatrics format

JAMA Pediatrics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Clinical & Medical Journals, covering Child and Adolescent Health, Neonatal Respiratory Health Research, Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet. Over its lifetime it has published 5,334 papers, which have received 205,758 citations.

PublisherClinical & Medical Journals
Reference styleNumbered (Vancouver)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. JAMA Pediatrics. 2023;12(3):45–58.

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Publishes research inChild and Adolescent Health Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Infant Development and Preterm Care Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
ISSN2168-6203
Citation impact (2-yr)5.82
h-index210
i10-index2,211
Top institutions publishing hereHarvard University
Journal websitearchpedi.ama-assn.org
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Papers published in JAMA Pediatrics per year

343
2014
342
2015
380
2016
405
2017
414
2018
456
2019
458
2020
419
2021
338
2022
368
2023
373
2024
373
2025

Citation impact of JAMA Pediatrics by publication year

17.4K
2014
25K
2015
20.1K
2016
21.1K
2017
18K
2018
19K
2019
22.6K
2020
16.9K
2021
10.3K
2022
5.8K
2023
3.9K
2024
1.4K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in JAMA Pediatrics

Global Prevalence of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Children and Adolescents During COVID-19

Nicole Racine, Brae Anne McArthur, Jessica E. Cooke et al. · 9 Aug 2021

Importance: Emerging research suggests that the global prevalence of child and adolescent mental illness has increased considerably during COVID-19. However, substantial variability in prevalence rates have been reported across the literature. Objective: To ascertain more precise estimates of the global prevalence of child and adolescent clinically elevated depression and anxiety symptoms during COVID-19; to compare…

2,792 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Early, Accurate Diagnosis and Early Intervention in Cerebral Palsy

Iona Novak, Cathy Morgan, Lars Adde et al. · 17 Jul 2017

Importance: Cerebral palsy describes the most common physical disability in childhood and occurs in 1 in 500 live births. Historically, the diagnosis has been made between age 12 and 24 months but now can be made before 6 months' corrected age. Objectives: To systematically review best available evidence for early, accurate diagnosis of cerebral palsy…

1,616 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The Use of Computed Tomography in Pediatrics and the Associated Radiation Exposure and Estimated Cancer Risk

Diana L. Miglioretti, Eric Johnson, Andrew E. Williams et al. · 10 Jun 2013

IMPORTANCE: Increased use of computed tomography (CT) in pediatrics raises concerns about cancer risk from exposure to ionizing radiation. OBJECTIVES: To quantify trends in the use of CT in pediatrics and the associated radiation exposure and cancer risk. DESIGN: Retrospective observational study. SETTING: Seven US health care systems. PARTICIPANTS: The use of CT was evaluated…

1,463 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Among Pregnant Women With and Without COVID-19 Infection

José Villar, Shabina Ariff, Robert B. Gunier et al. · 22 Apr 2021

Importance: Detailed information about the association of COVID-19 with outcomes in pregnant individuals compared with not-infected pregnant individuals is much needed. Objective: To evaluate the risks associated with COVID-19 in pregnancy on maternal and neonatal outcomes compared with not-infected, concomitant pregnant individuals. Design, Setting, and Participants: In this cohort study that took place from March…

1,373 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Costs of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the United Kingdom and the United States

Ariane Buescher, Zuleyha Cidav, Martín Knapp et al. · 9 Jun 2014

IMPORTANCE: The economic effect of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) on individuals with the disorder, their families, and society as a whole is poorly understood and has not been updated in light of recent findings. OBJECTIVE: To update estimates of age-specific, direct, indirect, and lifetime societal economic costs, including new findings on indirect costs, such as…

1,298 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

JAMA Pediatrics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the JAMA Pediatrics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the JAMA Pediatrics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Clinical & Medical Journals format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does JAMA Pediatrics use?
JAMA Pediatrics uses Numbered (Vancouver) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. JAMA Pediatrics. 2023;12(3):45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to JAMA Pediatrics?
No. DocuGuru generates the article LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Clinical & Medical Journals-ready JAMA Pediatrics document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the JAMA Pediatrics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the JAMA Pediatrics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is JAMA Pediatrics?
Clinical journal (generic ICMJE manuscript format). It is a life sciences and medicine journal, published by Clinical & Medical Journals.
Can I export a submission-ready JAMA Pediatrics PDF?
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