Publisher
About the Journal
Sage Open Pediatrics (formerly known as Global Pediatric Health) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by SAGE that focuses on pediatric health issues from a global perspective. It is indexed in major databases such as PubMed Central (PMC), DOAJ, and Scopus, reflecting its growing academic visibility and credibility. The journal publishes a wide range of article types, including original research, reviews, case reports, case series, and letters to the editor, ensuring a comprehensive platform for pediatric scholarship.
The journal serves a diverse international audience, including primary care physicians, pediatric specialists, healthcare workers, and public health officials. It emphasizes the dissemination of reliable and ethically conducted research, prioritizing methodological rigor, transparency, and reproducibility. By maintaining high editorial standards and a robust peer-review process, Sage Open Pediatrics contributes to advancing knowledge and practice in child health worldwide.
Aims and Scope
The primary aim of Sage Open Pediatrics is to promote the global exchange of knowledge related to child health, enabling healthcare professionals across different regions to better understand and address common pediatric challenges. The journal encourages submissions that present both hypothesis-driven and evidence-based research, with a strong emphasis on practical relevance and applicability in diverse healthcare settings.
The scope of the journal encompasses general pediatrics as well as various pediatric subspecialties, including topics such as public health issues, healthcare delivery systems, medical education, and administrative aspects of pediatric care. It particularly welcomes research addressing disparities in healthcare between developed and developing countries and innovative approaches to improving pediatric outcomes. Through its inclusive and multidisciplinary approach, the journal aims to support improvements in child health on a global scale.