Research on Aging
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83 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Research on Aging is an interdisciplinary journal designed to reflect the expanding role of research in the field of social gerontology. Research on Aging exists to provide for publication of research in the broad range of disciplines concerned with aging. Scholars from the disciplines of sociology, geriatrics, history, psychology, anthropology, public health, economics, political science, criminal justice, and social work are encouraged to contribute articles to the journal. Emphasis will be on materials of broad scope and cross-disciplinary interest. Assessment of the current state of knowledge is as important as provision of an outlet for new knowledge, so critical and review articles are welcomed. Systematic attention to particular topics will also be featured.
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GERONTOLOGY
GERONTOLOGY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisResearch on Aging (ISSN: 0164-0275) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of GERONTOLOGY, published by SAGE in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.930 (Q1), an H-index of 83.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 50 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,307 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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