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Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Elsevier Ireland Ltd · Ireland · Est. 1861

ISSN1872-6976
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
50
/ 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
1.282
H-Index
131
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.226
Total Works
6,267
Total Citations
155,977
2yr Mean Citedness
3.82
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics publishes research on the biological, medical, and social aspects of aging. Articles explore topics such as the impact of interventions on lifespan and healthspan in model organisms, the assessment of functional status and frailty in older adults using wearable technology, and the relationship between health conditions like cancer and psychological well-being. The journal also addresses issues related to the aged care workforce, civic participation among older adults, and the interplay between functional autonomy and nutritional status in the elderly.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionIreland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1861
Annual Volume~ 307 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications6,267
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1872-6976
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

Geriatrics and GerontologyQ1
GerontologyQ1
Health (social science)Q1
AgingQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Geriatrics & Gerontology

Scopus Categories

GerontologyAgingGeriatrics and GerontologyHealth (social science)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Frailty in Older AdultsDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchNutrition and Health in AgingHealth disparities and outcomesBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesAging and Gerontology ResearchChronic Disease Management StrategiesIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref