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Journal of Applied Gerontology

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 1982

ISSN1552-4523

SJR Q1✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total50

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

1.016

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.068

Total Works

3,172

Total Citations

53,113

2yr Mean Citedness

1.36

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Retractions

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Applied Gerontology focuses on research related to the aging process and the well-being of older adults. Articles explore factors influencing health, such as physical activity, social participation, and environmental conditions. The journal also examines the impact of technology, policy, and societal attitudes like ageism on the lives of older individuals, as well as interventions and support systems designed to enhance their quality of life.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1982

Annual Volume~ 244 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications3,172

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1552-4523

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

GerontologyQ1

Geriatrics and GerontologyQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Gerontology

Scopus Categories

GerontologyGeriatrics and Gerontology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Geriatric Care and Nursing HomesHealth disparities and outcomesIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchAging and Gerontology ResearchMigration, Aging, and Tourism StudiesRetirement, Disability, and EmploymentTechnology Use by Older AdultsPalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesFrailty in Older Adults