Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics is a scientific journal in pediatrics supervised by the Ministry of Education and sponsored by Central South University and Xiangya Hospital of Central South University. The publisher is Hunan Xiangya Medical Periodical Press Co., Ltd. The journal is issued monthly on the 15th, with both domestic and international distribution, CN 43-1301/R, and ISSN is 1008-8830. The journal emphasizes both clinical and basic research in pediatrics, reporting new findings, progress, and trends at the forefront of contemporary pediatric research. Its mission is “reflect contemporary developments and reach a global audience.” The primary readership includes pediatric clinicians and researchers.

The journal emphasizes both clinical practice and basic research.

It has a short review and publication cycle (generally around one month for peer review results and 4–6 months from acceptance to publication).

Articles published in the journal are indexed in internationally recognized databases such as MEDLINE.

This is an international academic journal specializing in pediatrics.