About the Journal
The Gerontologist®, published since 1961, is a bimonthly journal of The Gerontological Society of America that provides a multidisciplinary perspective on human aging by publishing research and analysis on applied social issues. It informs the broad community of disciplines and professions involved in understanding the aging process and providing care to older people. Articles should include a conceptual framework and testable hypotheses. Implications for policy or practice should be highlighted. The Gerontologist publishes quantitative and qualitative research and encourages manuscript submissions of various types including: research articles, intervention research, review articles, measurement articles, forums, and brief reports. Book and media reviews, International Spotlights, and award-winning lectures are commissioned by the editors.
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IMPACT FACTOR AND RANKING
| Year | Impact Factor | Ssi: Gerontology |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4.078 | 3 out of 36 |
| 2016 | 3.505 | 3 out of 32 |
| 2015 | 3.168 | 3 out of 32 |
| 2014 | 3.231 | 4 out of 32 |
| 2013 | 2.772 | 7 out of 31 |
| 2012 | 2.283 | 7 out of 30 |
| 2011 | 2.481 | 6 out of 30 |
| 2010 | 2.315 | 6 out of 28 |
| 2009 | 1.880 | 8 out of 25 |
| 2008 | 2.249 | 5 out of 25 |
| 2007 | 1.820 |
This information is taken from the Journal Citation Reports, published annually as part of the Science Citation Index by ISI.
5 Year Impact Factor 3.928
Immediacy Index .917
Cited Half-life >10.0
Eigenfactor Score 0.00892
Average Altmetric Score 7.2
Disclaimer
Statements of fact and opinion in the articles in The Gerontologist are those of the respective authors and contributors and not of The Gerontologist or Oxford University Press. Neither Oxford University Press nor The Gerontologist make any representation, express or implied, in respect of the accuracy of the material in this journal and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. The reader should make her or his own evaluation as to the appropriateness or otherwise of any experimental technique described.
The mention of trade names, commercial products or organizations, and the inclusion of advertisements in the journal does not imply endorsement by The Gerontologist , the editors, the editorial board, The Gerontological Society of America or Oxford University Press.
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ABSTRACTING AND INDEXING
The journal is covered by the following services:
Abstracts in Social Gerontology: current literature on ageing
CINAHL
EMBASE
General Science Index
PubMed
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
GSA is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. GSA’s principal mission — and that of its 5,500 members — is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public.
The Society, founded in 1945, is the driving force behind the advancement of gerontology both domestically and internationally. Its members come from more than 50 countries.
GSA fosters collaboration between biologists, health professionals, policymakers, and behavioral and social scientists. GSA believes the intersection of research from diverse areas is the best way to achieve the greatest impact and promote healthy aging.
