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Top Journals in Gerontology

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Gerontology, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Gerontology falls under area Nursing.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences


Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Gerontological Society of America. The overall rank of Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences is 1441. ISSN of this journal is/are 10795014, 17585368.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 186 SJR: 1.995 Overall Ranking: 1441



2. Gerontologist, The


Gerontologist, The is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Gerontological Society of America. The overall rank of Gerontologist, The is 1708. ISSN of this journal is/are 17585341, 00169013.

Impact Score: 4.29 h-Index: 169 SJR: 1.822 Overall Ranking: 1708


3. International Psychogeriatrics


International Psychogeriatrics is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of International Psychogeriatrics is 2807. ISSN of this journal is/are 1741203X, 10416102.

Impact Score: 2.61 h-Index: 126 SJR: 1.37 Overall Ranking: 2807


4. Aging and Mental Health


Aging and Mental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Aging and Mental Health is 2858. ISSN of this journal is/are 13646915, 13607863.

Impact Score: 3.56 h-Index: 119 SJR: 1.356 Overall Ranking: 2858


5. JMIR Aging


JMIR Aging is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health Informatics (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1). It is published by JMIR Publications Inc.. The overall rank of JMIR Aging is 2888. ISSN of this journal is/are 25617605.

Impact Score: 4.39 h-Index: 31 SJR: 1.35 Overall Ranking: 2888



6. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics


Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Aging (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. The overall rank of Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics is 3165. ISSN of this journal is/are 18726976, 01674943.

Impact Score: 3.99 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.282 Overall Ranking: 3165


7. Biogerontology


Biogerontology is a journal covering the categories related to Gerontology (Q1); Aging (Q2); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Biogerontology is 3818. ISSN of this journal is/are 15736768, 13895729.

Impact Score: 4.27 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.152 Overall Ranking: 3818


8. Journal of Aging and Health


Journal of Aging and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Community and Home Care (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Aging and Health is 3869. ISSN of this journal is/are 15526887, 08982643.

Impact Score: 2.66 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.143 Overall Ranking: 3869


9. Clinical Gerontologist


Clinical Gerontologist is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Clinical Gerontologist is 4482. ISSN of this journal is/are 15452301, 07317115.

Impact Score: 3.04 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.046 Overall Ranking: 4482



10. Journal of Applied Gerontology


Journal of Applied Gerontology is a journal covering the categories related to Gerontology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Gerontology is 4705. ISSN of this journal is/are 15524523, 07334648.

Impact Score: 2.79 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.016 Overall Ranking: 4705


11. European Geriatric Medicine


European Geriatric Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Gerontology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of European Geriatric Medicine is 4749. ISSN of this journal is/are 18787657, 18787649.

Impact Score: 2.80 h-Index: 45 SJR: 1.009 Overall Ranking: 4749


12. Geriatric Nursing


Geriatric Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gerontology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Geriatric Nursing is 5568. ISSN of this journal is/are 15283984, 01974572.

Impact Score: 2.64 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.914 Overall Ranking: 5568


13. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being


International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being is a journal covering the categories related to Fundamentals and Skills (Q1); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1); Gerontology (Q2); Health Policy (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being is 7200. ISSN of this journal is/are 17482631, 17482623.

Impact Score: 2.34 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.764 Overall Ranking: 7200



14. Geriatrics and Gerontology International


Geriatrics and Gerontology International is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Gerontology (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Geriatrics and Gerontology International is 7219. ISSN of this journal is/are 14441586, 14470594.

Impact Score: 1.93 h-Index: 83 SJR: 0.763 Overall Ranking: 7219


15. International journal of older people nursing


International journal of older people nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Gerontology (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of International journal of older people nursing is 7325. ISSN of this journal is/are 17483735, 17483743.

Impact Score: 2.26 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.755 Overall Ranking: 7325


16. Canadian Journal on Aging


Canadian Journal on Aging is a journal covering the categories related to Community and Home Care (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Gerontology (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Canadian Journal on Aging is 8127. ISSN of this journal is/are 07149808, 17101107.

Impact Score: 1.88 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.698 Overall Ranking: 8127


17. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders


Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q2); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Gerontology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders is 8306. ISSN of this journal is/are 08930341, 15464156.

Impact Score: 1.48 h-Index: 111 SJR: 0.685 Overall Ranking: 8306


18. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity


Journal of Aging and Physical Activity is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Gerontology (Q2); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Rehabilitation (Q2); Sports Science (Q3). It is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Aging and Physical Activity is 8329. ISSN of this journal is/are 10638652, 1543267X.

Impact Score: 1.62 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.684 Overall Ranking: 8329


19. Psychogeriatrics


Psychogeriatrics is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Gerontology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Psychogeriatrics is 8459. ISSN of this journal is/are 14798301, 13463500.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.676 Overall Ranking: 8459


20. Geriatrics (Switzerland)


Geriatrics (Switzerland) is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Gerontology (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Aging (Q3). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Geriatrics (Switzerland) is 8579. ISSN of this journal is/are 23083417.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.667 Overall Ranking: 8579


21. Journal of Aging and Social Policy


Journal of Aging and Social Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Gerontology (Q2); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Aging and Social Policy is 8967. ISSN of this journal is/are 15450821, 08959420.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.643 Overall Ranking: 8967


22. Activities, Adaptation and Aging


Activities, Adaptation and Aging is a journal covering the categories related to Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q3); Gerontology (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Activities, Adaptation and Aging is 9647. ISSN of this journal is/are 1924788.

Impact Score: 3.73 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.601 Overall Ranking: 9647


23. Canadian Geriatrics Journal


Canadian Geriatrics Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q3); Gerontology (Q3). It is published by Canadian Geriatrics Society. The overall rank of Canadian Geriatrics Journal is 9865. ISSN of this journal is/are 19258348.

Impact Score: 1.10 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.588 Overall Ranking: 9865


24. Research in gerontological nursing


Research in gerontological nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q3); Gerontology (Q3). It is published by Slack Incorporated. The overall rank of Research in gerontological nursing is 10635. ISSN of this journal is/are 19382464, 19404921.

Impact Score: 1.42 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.547 Overall Ranking: 10635


25. African Journal of Emergency Medicine


African Journal of Emergency Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q1); Emergency Medicine (Q2); Emergency Nursing (Q2); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q2); Gerontology (Q3). It is published by African Federation for Emergency Medicine. The overall rank of African Journal of Emergency Medicine is 11192. ISSN of this journal is/are 22114203, 2211419X.

Impact Score: 1.25 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.519 Overall Ranking: 11192


26. GeroPsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry


GeroPsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q3); Gerontology (Q3). It is published by Hogrefe Publishing. The overall rank of GeroPsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry is 12658. ISSN of this journal is/are 16629647, 1662971X.

Impact Score: 1.22 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.449 Overall Ranking: 12658


27. Journal of Gerontological Nursing


Journal of Gerontological Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q2); Gerontology (Q3). It is published by Slack Incorporated. The overall rank of Journal of Gerontological Nursing is 13533. ISSN of this journal is/are 1938243X, 00989134.

Impact Score: 1.03 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.411 Overall Ranking: 13533


28. Journal of Aging and Environment


Journal of Aging and Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q3); Gerontology (Q3); Health (social science) (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Aging and Environment is 14067. ISSN of this journal is/are 26892618, 26892626.

Impact Score: 1.55 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.389 Overall Ranking: 14067


29. Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie


Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie is a journal covering the categories related to Gerontology (Q3); Health (social science) (Q3); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q3); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q4). It is published by D. Steinkopff-Verlag. The overall rank of Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie is 15404. ISSN of this journal is/are 09486704, 14351269.

Impact Score: 0.76 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.341 Overall Ranking: 15404


30. Working with Older People


Working with Older People is a journal covering the categories related to Community and Home Care (Q3); Gerontology (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Working with Older People is 17005. ISSN of this journal is/are 13663666, 20428790.

Impact Score: 0.96 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.289 Overall Ranking: 17005


31. Gerontechnology


Gerontechnology is a journal covering the categories related to Biomedical Engineering (Q3); Gerontology (Q3); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q4). It is published by International Society for Gerontechnology. The overall rank of Gerontechnology is 17547. ISSN of this journal is/are 1569111X, 15691101.

Impact Score: 0.53 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.274 Overall Ranking: 17547


32. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults


Quality in Ageing and Older Adults is a journal covering the categories related to Care Planning (Q3); Community and Home Care (Q3); Gerontology (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Quality in Ageing and Older Adults is 17918. ISSN of this journal is/are 20428766, 14717794.

Impact Score: 0.46 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.266 Overall Ranking: 17918


33. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics


Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics is a journal covering the categories related to Occupational Therapy (Q3); Rehabilitation (Q3); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q4); Gerontology (Q4). It is published by Informa Healthcare. The overall rank of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics is 18316. ISSN of this journal is/are 02703181, 15413152.

Impact Score: 0.59 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.257 Overall Ranking: 18316


34. Bereavement


Bereavement is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q3); Health (social science) (Q3); Gerontology (Q4); Social Psychology (Q4). It is published by Cruse Bereavement Care. The overall rank of Bereavement is 18701. ISSN of this journal is/are 27547833.

Impact Score: 1.44 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.247 Overall Ranking: 18701


35. Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care


Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q3); Education (Q3); Maternity and Midwifery (Q3); Pediatrics (Q3); Gerontology (Q4); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q4). It is published by Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. The overall rank of Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care is 18966. ISSN of this journal is/are 26765748.

Impact Score: 0.59 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.241 Overall Ranking: 18966


36. Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing


Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Gerontology (Q4). It is published by Korean Gerontological Nursing Society. The overall rank of Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing is 19392. ISSN of this journal is/are 23838086, 23841877.

Impact Score: 0.56 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.233 Overall Ranking: 19392


37. Nursing older people


Nursing older people is a trade journal covering the categories related to Gerontology (Q4). It is published by RCN Publishing Company Ltd.. The overall rank of Nursing older people is 21191. ISSN of this journal is/are 20478941, 14720795.

Impact Score: 0.38 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.2 Overall Ranking: 21191


38. Advances in Gerontology


Advances in Gerontology is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q4); Gerontology (Q4). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Advances in Gerontology is 22708. ISSN of this journal is/are 20790570, 20790589.

Impact Score: 0.36 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.176 Overall Ranking: 22708


39. Gerokomos


Gerokomos is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q4); Gerontology (Q4). It is published by Spanish Publishers Associates. The overall rank of Gerokomos is 23548. ISSN of this journal is/are 1134928X.

Impact Score: 0.17 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.163 Overall Ranking: 23548


40. Soins Gerontologie


Soins Gerontologie is a journal covering the categories related to Gerontology (Q4); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by Elsevier Masson s.r.l.. The overall rank of Soins Gerontologie is 26390. ISSN of this journal is/are 12686034.

Impact Score: 0.08 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.13 Overall Ranking: 26390


41. Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie


Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q4); Gerontology (Q4). It is published by Radboud University Press. The overall rank of Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie is 27635. ISSN of this journal is/are 01679228, 18756832.

Impact Score: 0.09 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.117 Overall Ranking: 27635


42. Gerontologie et Societe


Gerontologie et Societe is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q4); Gerontology (Q4); Health (social science) (Q4). It is published by Fondation Nationale de Gerontologie. The overall rank of Gerontologie et Societe is 30034. ISSN of this journal is/are 01510193, 21010218.

Impact Score: 0.11 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.101 Overall Ranking: 30034








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Gerontology or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Gerontology


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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