PMs first Impact Factor of 0.9, from 2024, demonstrates that the journal is expanding and reaching out. Its articles are now highly viewed and the next goal is to be listed in Pubmed. Thus the journal will play an increasingly important role in international pediatrics, and especially, it will be important in reflecting the rapidly development in Chinese pediatric medicine reaching the international forefront. The PM editorial office is extremely helpful, friendly, and qualified. It is a pleasure to serve as an Associate Editor of PM.

It is a pleasure to witness Pediatric Medicine reach this important milestone. The journal’s commitment to high-quality research in pediatric care is evident, and I am confident this is just the beginning of a promising journey. Congratulations to the entire editorial team for their dedication and scientific rigor.

To Pediatric Medicine: Congratulations to Pediatric Medicine and all of your editors and reviewers!  You are filling a great need for pediatric clinicians everywhere for high-quality, open access publications. Keep up the good work! 

I am honored to be a part of your relatively new journal which is having a strong upward trajectory. You have a wonderfully diverse Editorial Board and a strong international focus. That is so important at this time! Do keep up the good work, and make your readership really appreciate your efforts to promote pediatric and neonatal care.

Pediatric Medicine (PM) has demonstrated steady growth since 2018 as a peer-reviewed forum for translational and clinical research in pediatrics. As a member of PM’s editorial board in basic research, I am pleased that PM has attracted innovative studies from investigators worldwide exploring the dynamics oral feeding and neurodevelopmental sequelae of sensory-based interventions to modulate feeding success in fragile preterm infants.

I have had the honor of witnessing Pediatric Medicine grow from its infancy into the thriving, healthy journal it is today. Conceived through the vision of Prof Huang Guoying, and brought to fruition by the dedication of its editorial team and contributing authors, this journal has steadfastly gained traction. Today, we celebrate a significant milestone — the achievement of an impact factor of 0.9. This accomplishment is not only a testament to the collective effort behind the journal but also a promising sign of even greater strides ahead, as it continues to advance our understanding of pediatric science and clinical practice.