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Journal of Aging and Health

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.66

h-Index

2024-2025

 93

Rank

2024-2025

 3869

SJR

2024-2025

 1.143

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Aging and Health
Abbreviation J. Aging Health
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope 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)
h-index 93
Overall Rank/Ranking 3869
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.143
Impact Score 2.66
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 15526887, 08982643
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1989-2025




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Aging and Health is an interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of research findings and scholarly exchange in the area of aging and health. Manuscripts are sought that deal with social and behavioral factors related to health and aging. Disciplines represented include the behavioral and social sciences, public health, epidemiology, demography, health services research, nursing, social work, medicine, and related disciplines. Although preference is given to manuscripts presenting the findings of original research, review and methodological pieces will also be considered.


About Journal of Aging and Health


Journal of Aging and Health is a journal covering the technologies/fields/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. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.143. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 93. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Aging and Health journal is 15526887, 08982643. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Aging and Health is cited by a total of 864 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Aging and Health Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Aging and Health is 2.66, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Aging and Health IF is increased by a factor of 0.12 and approximate percentage change is 4.72% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Aging and Health Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Aging and Health is 2.66. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Aging and Health. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.66
2023 2.54
2022 3.09
2021 2.32
2020 2.62
2019 2.16
2018 1.99
2017 2.28
2016 2.40
2015 2.25
2014 2.00

Journal of Aging and Health h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Aging and Health has an h-index of 93. It means 93 articles of this journal have more than 93 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Aging and Health ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Aging and Health is 15526887, 08982643. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Aging and Health Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Aging and Health is 3869. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.143. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Aging and Health by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.143
2023 1.086
2022 1.119
2021 0.890
2020 1.041
2019 1.062
2018 1.054
2017 1.054
2016 1.235
2015 1.106
2014 1.085

Ranking of Journal of Aging and Health by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3869
2023 3854
2022 3492
2021 4885
2020 4129
2019 3930
2018 4034
2017 4057
2016 3207
2015 3841
2014 3838

Journal of Aging and Health Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Aging and Health is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1989-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Aging and Health is J. Aging Health. This abbreviation ('J. Aging Health') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Aging and Health


If your research field is/are 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), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Aging and Health?

Journal of Aging and Health latest impact IF is 2.66. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.09 (2022) and 1.99 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.39 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Aging and Health?

The Journal of Aging and Health has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.143, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.235 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.890 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Aging and Health over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.39.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Aging and Health?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Aging and Health is 93.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Aging and Health?

The Journal of Aging and Health is published by the SAGE Publications Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Aging and Health?

The Journal of Aging and Health is currently ranked 3869 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 3207 in 2016 and its lowest position of 4885 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Aging and Health?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Aging and Health is J. Aging Health.


Is the "Journal of Aging and Health" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Aging and Health is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Aging and Health?

The Journal of Aging and Health encompasses the following areas:

  • Community and Home Care
  • Gerontology
  • Health (social science)
  • Life-span and Life-course Studies
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Aging and Health?

The Journal of Aging and Health is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15526887, 08982643.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Aging and Health?

The best quartile for the Journal of Aging and Health is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Aging and Health?

The Journal of Aging and Health coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1989-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Aging and Health

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.66
2023 2.54
2022 3.09
2021 2.32
2020 2.62
2019 2.16
2018 1.99
2017 2.28
2016 2.40
2015 2.25
2014 2.00



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