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About the Journal of Maternal and Child Health format

Journal of Maternal and Child Health is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Public Health and Nutrition, Child Nutrition and Water Access, Methodologies in Health Research and Practice.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Journal of Maternal and Child Health 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inPublic Health and Nutrition Child Nutrition and Water Access Methodologies in Health Research and Practice Healthcare Quality and Satisfaction Global Maternal and Child Health
ISSN2549-0257
Citation impact (2-yr)0.31
h-index16
i10-index37
Total citations1,648
Article processing charge$70
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereSebelas Maret University
Journal websitethejmch.com
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Papers published in Journal of Maternal and Child Health per year

36
2016
39
2017
43
2018
53
2019
79
2020
107
2021
85
2022
77
2023
65
2024
38
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Maternal and Child Health by publication year

195
2016
275
2017
307
2018
249
2019
142
2020
208
2021
146
2022
73
2023
38
2024
2
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Journal of Maternal and Child Health

The Biopsychosocial Determinants of Stunting and Wasting in Children Aged 12-48 Months

Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Ria Muji Rahayu, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari et al. · 1 Jan 2018

Background : Stunting and wasting are a growth disorder in children under five years of age caused by malnutrition. Stunting is generally caused by recurrent acute malnutrition, whereas wasting occurs due to short-term malnutrition. If untreated properly, stunting and wasting may cause low intelligence in adult life. This study aimed to analyze the biopsychosocial determinants…

Determinants of Stunting and Child Development in Jombang District

Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Vivin Eka Rahmawati, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari et al. · 1 Jan 2018

Background : Stunting is a very short body state in children that goes beyond the 2 SD deficit below the child population height. Worldwide stunting affects about 162 million children under five. Indonesia is included in 17 countries that have three nutritional problems in children under five: stunting, wasting, and overweight. This study aimed to…

Effect of Massage on Sleep Quality and Motor Development in Infant Aged 3-6 Months

Nurry Ayuningtyas Kusumastuti, Didik Gunawan Tamtomo, Harsono Salimo · 1 Jan 2016

Background: In theory, infant massage is beneficial for improving sleep quality, gross and fine motor development. Infants aged 3-6 months are able to receive stimulation that may help develop gross and fine motor development. Massage may improve brain function and raise the release of growth hormone, and strengthen muscle. This study aimed to determine of…

Effect of Breast Care and Oxytocin Massage on Breast Milk Production: A study in Sukoharjo Provincial Hospital

Tutik Rahayuningsih, Ambar Mudigdo, Bhisma Murti · 1 Jan 2016

Background : The prevalence of exclusive breast feeding was 39.05% in Sukoharjo in 2015, which is far bellow the national target of 80%. A study has shown that massage oxytocin increases oxytocin (OT) hormone release, and eventually decreases adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH), nitric oxide (NO), and beta-endorphin (BE). This OT hormone release will increase milk ejection,…

Prevalence and Determinants of Postpartum Depression in Sukoharjo District, Central Java

Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Ryanawati Putriarsih, Uki Retno Budihastuti et al. · 1 Jan 2017

Background: After delivery of psychological disorder otherwise appropriately and immediately handled may lead to postpartum depression (PPD). PPD has a serious impact on mothers that manifests as lower quality of life and inability to care of themselves, their partner, and infants. There is a lack of studies on PPD in Indonesia. Its prevalence and determinants…

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