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Clinical Pediatrics is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE for practising pediatricians. Its NLM abbreviation is Clin Pediatr (Phila), and its identifiers are ISSN 0009-9228 (print) and 1938-2707 (electronic). This profile helps you confirm you have the right journal before citing it, and shows where to check indexing and submission terms at the source. Facts below were read from the SAGE journal page and the NLM Catalog on 2026-11-08.
What Clinical Pediatrics is
Clinical Pediatrics is a general pediatrics journal aimed at practical guidance for pediatricians at every career stage. SAGE describes its coverage as clinical, scientific, behavioral, educational and ethical topics, with attention to common challenges in practice (examples SAGE names include ADHD, antibiotics, childhood obesity and pediatric emergencies). For the wider discipline, see what pediatrics is.
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics and similar names
Searches for “journal of clinical pediatrics” often point here, but the SAGE title is exactly Clinical Pediatrics. Similar names exist, so match the ISSN and the NLM abbreviation rather than the words in the title. This page does not describe any journal other than the SAGE title.
Who publishes it and what it covers
| Item | Detail | Source (read 2026-11-08) |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Clinical Pediatrics | SAGE; NLM Catalog |
| NLM abbreviation | Clin Pediatr (Phila) | NLM Catalog |
| ISSN | 0009-9228 (print); 1938-2707 (electronic) | SAGE; NLM Catalog |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA (earlier listed in Philadelphia) | NLM Catalog |
| Country | United States | NLM Catalog |
| First published | 1962 | NLM Catalog |
| Frequency | Monthly, 12 issues per year | SAGE |
| Article types | Original articles, review articles, brief reports, resident rounds teaching cases, commentaries | SAGE |
Indexing: is Clinical Pediatrics in MEDLINE?
Yes. The NLM Catalog, checked 2026-11-08, lists Clinical Pediatrics as currently indexed for MEDLINE, with MEDLINE/PubMed coverage from October 1965. It is also listed in the Core Clinical Journals (AIM) and Index Medicus subsets. For what the database is, see MEDLINE database. Indexing status can change, so re-check the catalog record on the day you rely on it.
How to verify and use the journal
You can confirm the journal’s identity and indexing yourself, without relying on aggregator sites.
- Open the SAGE journal page for Clinical Pediatrics and note the title and both ISSNs.
- Look up the same ISSN in the NLM Catalog and confirm the title, abbreviation and publisher match.
- Read the catalog’s indexing fields (MEDLINE status, subsets) and note the date you checked.
- For submission rules, use the publisher’s author instructions (journals.sagepub.com/author-instructions/CPJ); manuscripts are submitted through the ScholarOne site at mc.manuscriptcentral.com/CLP.
- Cite the journal with the NLM abbreviation and ISSN if your style requires them.
Strengths and limits
What the sources establish: a long publication record (since 1962), monthly frequency, MEDLINE indexing and a practice-oriented scope with several short and teaching-oriented article types.
What this page does not state: impact factor, open access terms, article processing charges and editorial board are set by the publisher and by Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports, and they change. Take them from the publisher’s current pages or your library’s JCR subscription, with the date, rather than from third-party lists. Peer review practice is described generally in peer review.
Alternatives and related journals
| Journal | Why it is related | CASRAI page |
|---|---|---|
| JAMA Pediatrics | Another pediatrics journal | JAMA Pediatrics profile |
| Journal of Clinical Medicine | Similar-sounding title, different scope (general clinical medicine) | Journal of Clinical Medicine profile |
FAQ
What is the correct abbreviation for Clinical Pediatrics?
The NLM Catalog gives Clin Pediatr (Phila) as the title abbreviation.
Is it the same as the Journal of Clinical Pediatrics?
No. Do not assume so: the SAGE journal is titled Clinical Pediatrics. Match ISSN 0009-9228 or 1938-2707 to be certain which journal a citation refers to.
How often is it published?
Monthly, 12 issues per year, according to the SAGE journal page.
How do I submit a manuscript?
Follow the publisher’s author instructions and submit through the journal’s ScholarOne site; both are linked in the Sources below. Read them before preparing the manuscript.
Sources
- SAGE, Clinical Pediatrics journal page: sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/clinical-pediatrics/journal201788 (read 2026-11-08)
- National Library of Medicine, NLM Catalog: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog (read 2026-11-08)
- SAGE author instructions: journals.sagepub.com/author-instructions/CPJ
