The Journal celebrates 85 years

Abstract

The first issue of The Journal of Pediatrics rolled off the presses in 1932 as the first official publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP; J Pediatr 1982;101:1-4). However, in 1948, the AAP introduced Pediatrics, and The Journal of Pediatrics became an independent, nonsociety journal—a status it has held ever since. Being a proprietary journal means that we do not have a built-in subscriber base, so we never take for granted the continued support of our authors, reviewers, and readers. Prompted by an unsolicited report submitted by Hellems et al reflecting on the first 75 years of The Journal (J Pediatr 2009;155:16-20.e1), we published two editorials providing a behind-the-scenes look from the perspective of the editor and the publisher (J Pediatr 2009;155:3-5 and 6-7). After 85 years, The Journal has continued to follow our mission: “Through a rigorous process of evaluation and peer review, The Journal of Pediatrics strives to publish pediatric research of the highest value for a diverse audience of pediatric healthcare professionals” (http://www.jpeds.com/content/aims). Although some aspects of publishing have changed (eg, mobile apps, online innovations, clinical trials registration), our foundation remains strong and we appreciate your support. Over the years, we have received and published countless articles “to inform immediate care decisions, deepen knowledge, and advance further scientific discovery to improve the quality of care and the health of infants, children, and adolescents” (http://www.jpeds.com/content/aims). To provide just a sampling of high impact clinical practice articles that have been published in The Journal over the past 85 years, throughout the year we will highlight a number of articles. Please follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jpediatr) to rediscover these important articles, joining the conversation by tweeting your thoughts, reminiscences, and comments regarding articles that have been useful or meaningful to you, your practice, and your research. Cheers to another 85+ years!