Journal statistics in 2024, and the new era of Child Health Nursing Research in 2025

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Child Health Nurs Res. 2025;31(1):1-3
Publication date (electronic) : 2025 January 31
doi : https://doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2025.002
Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung, Korea
Corresponding author Yunsoo Kim Department of Nursing, Catholic Kwandong University, 24 Beomil-ro 579beon-gil, Gangneung 25601, Korea Tel: +82-33-649-7614 Fax: +82-33-649-7610 E-mail: agneskim@cku.ac.kr
Received 2025 January 20; Accepted 2025 January 22.

As the editor-in-chief of Child Health Nursing Research (CHNR), I am delighted to present Volume 31, Issue 1. In 2024, CHNR showcased its academic achievements by publishing 33 papers on various topics in child health nursing through four issues (Volume 30, Issues 1 to 4). In this Editorial, we will review the status and main trends of the papers published in 2024 and suggest research directions in pediatric nursing that are expected to be submitted to CHNR in the future.

1. Status of CHNR Paper Publications in 2024

CHNR Volume 30 was published in four issues, featuring a total of 33 papers in English: Vol. 30 (1) had eight papers, Vol. 30 (2) had nine papers, Vol. 30 (3) had five papers, and Vol. 30 (4) had 11 papers. The average number of authors per paper was 2.4 (standard deviation=1.1; range, 2–5) (Table 1). Of these authors, 85.4% were Korean, and the remaining 14.6% were Indonesian, Jordanian, and Ghanaian. The proportion of foreign authors increased by 5.2% compared to the previous year. Furthermore, 33.3% of the papers were supported by government agencies, universities, and public institutions, reflecting a 10% decrease from the previous year.

Bibliometric analysis of Child Health Nursing Research in 2024 (N=33)

The types of articles published in CHNR in 2024 are shown in Table 2. They consisted of five editorials (15.2%), 26 original articles (78.8%), and two review articles (6.0%), indicating a significant increase in the proportion of original articles compared to 2022–2023. Similar to 2023, descriptive and/or cross-sectional studies were most common (13 articles, 39.5%), followed by experimental studies (four articles, 12.1%), secondary analysis studies (three articles, 9.1%), and qualitative analysis studies (three articles, 9.1%). In addition, one methodological study, one mixed-methods study, and one real-time Delphi methods study (3.0% each) were published. Although the number of original articles increased compared to 2023, the number of review articles decreased, consisting of one systematic review and one scoping review (3.0% each). The total number of papers published in CHNR in 2024 increased compared to 2023, but review article submissions remained low. Nevertheless, securing greater diversity in author nationality and increasing the number of published papers remain ongoing challenges. We hope that readers worldwide will submit a wider variety of high-quality papers.

Research subjects, article types, and methodologies of publications in Child Health Nursing Research in 2024 (N=33)

2. Status and development direction of topics covered in CHNR in 2024

The papers in CHNR in 2024 can be classified into three main topic clusters (Table 3).

Topics covered in papers published in Child Health Nursing Research in 2024

1) Child and adolescent health issues and the role of the family

CHNR featured studies emphasizing the roles of the family and parents in obesity, mental health, and stunting, along with parental health concerns and family resilience.

2) Development of nursing practice and education

CHNR published studies on nurses’ practical expertise and educational innovations, such as simulation-based learning, self-efficacy enhancement, and professional development. The educational aspect will be an essential cornerstone for improving the quality of pediatric nursing practice.

3) Innovation in medical technology and intervention programs

The intervention studies published in CHNR in 2024 w included technology-based approaches such as chatbots, mobile apps, and telemedicine, focusing on increasing efficiency and innovating patient care methods. Additionally, studies evaluating the effectiveness of intervention programs for child abuse prevention and cancer treatment were published. This trend shows CHNR’s rapid multidisciplinary development, integrating nursing practice, technology, and family-centered nursing.

3. Expected directions for child health-related research in 2025

In 2025, CHNR encourages fellow scholars in the field of pediatric nursing to actively research and submit papers on the following topics:

1) Climate change and child health

Research analyzing the impact of environmental changes on child health and proposing relevant nursing interventions.

2) Health equity and vulnerable groups

Research addressing health issues faced by socially disadvantaged or vulnerable children and suggesting nursing strategies to improve their well-being.

3) Artificial intelligence and nursing practice

Research exploring innovative examples and clinical applications of child nursing practice using artificial intelligence.

4) Global health and collaborative research

Research on health issues of children in developing countries, international cooperation in nursing interventions, and solutions to global health concerns.

5) Mental health and digital therapeutics

Research on digital therapeutics and their effectiveness in addressing mental health challenges among children and adolescents.

4. Commitment to the further development of CHNR

CHNR is indexed in several reputable databases, such as the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Google Scholar, Crossref, Korea Citation Index (KCI), KoreaMed, and the Korean Medical Citation Index (KOMCI). These databases meticulously maintain records of all publications in CHNR. Notably, CHNR was approved for inclusion in the DOAJ and Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Boards in July 2019 and February 2018, respectively. CHNR is also part of the KCI, and all manuscripts published in CHNR are permanently accessible to the public through the CHNR website (http://www.e-chnr.org/). Furthermore, CHNR has been indexed in PubMed Central (PMC) since January 2019 (Vol. 26, Issue 1). The CHNR journal editorial board is confident that the journal will be listed in MEDLINE and the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), in addition to PMC.

CHNR has reached its current status thanks to the dedication and efforts of many individuals. First, I extend my sincere gratitude to the authors who submitted their excellent work to CHNR. I also thank the reviewers who provided valuable feedback and the editorial committee members who worked tirelessly to enhance the quality of the papers. My appreciation also goes to the past executives of the Korean Society of Pediatric Nursing, whose material and moral support has helped CHNR become a significant milestone in pediatric nursing. As the official journal of the Korean Society of Pediatric Nursing, CHNR will continue striving to serve as a core academic platform for introducing various innovative and practical studies in child health nursing. Ongoing interest and engagement from readers around the world will drive the continued development of pediatric nursing. I look forward to receiving more meaningful submissions from researchers devoted to children’s well-being and to advancing pediatric nursing scholarship.

Notes

Authors’ contribution

All the work was done by Yunsoo Kim.

Conflict of interest

Yunsoo Kim has been the editor-in-chief of Child Health Nursing Research since 2022. She was not involved in the review process of this editorial. No existing or potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

Funding

None.

Data availability

Please contact the corresponding author for data availability.

Acknowledgements

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Table 1.

Bibliometric analysis of Child Health Nursing Research in 2024 (N=33)

Variable Value
No. of articles 33
 Vol. 30 (1) 8 (24.2)
 Vol. 30 (2) 9 (27.3)
 Vol. 30 (3) 5 (15.2)
 Vol. 30 (4) 11 (33.3)
Language of articles
 English 33 (100.0)
No. of authors per article 2.4±1.12 (2–5)
Country of authorsa)
 Korea 70 (85.4)
 Indonesia 7 (8.5)
 Jordan 4 (4.9)
 Qatar 1 (1.2)
Funding resource
 Not supported 22 (66.7)
 Supported: by a national institution 6 (18.2)
 Supported: by a university 5 (15.1)

Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard deviation (range).

a)

The target population for the country of authors comprised 82 people.

Table 2.

Research subjects, article types, and methodologies of publications in Child Health Nursing Research in 2024 (N=33)

Variable No. (%)
Type of articles (n=33)
 Editorial 5 (15.2)
 Original article 26 (78.8)
 Review article 2 (6.0)
Methodologies
 Editorial 5 (15.2)
 Original articles
  Descriptive and/or cross-sectional study 13 (39.5)
  Experimental study 4 (12.1)
  Secondary analysis study 3 (9.1)
  Qualitative analysis study 3 (9.1)
  Methodological study 1 (3.0)
  Mixed-method study 1 (3.0)
  Real-time Delphi method study 1 (3.0)
 Review articles
  Systematic review 1 (3.0)
  Scoping review 1 (3.0)

Table 3.

Topics covered in papers published in Child Health Nursing Research in 2024

Category Main topics
Child and adolescent health and family roles
 Child and adolescent health Obesity, mental health, stunting, chronic illness
 Family roles and parental experiences Parental health concerns, family resilience
Nursing practice and educational development
 Nursing practice and safety Antibiotic stewardship, patient safety
 Nursing education and professionalism Simulation, self-efficacy, professionalism
Healthcare technology and intervention programs
 Technology-based interventions Chatbots, mobile apps, telehealth
 Effectiveness of intervention programs Child abuse prevention, cancer treatment, coaching