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European Journal of Ageing
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European Journal of Ageing

1613-9372

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10433

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 257 28 39 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 131
Documents by Best Scientists*: 131
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 69
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.47
Impact Factor: 3.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at European Journal of Ageing?

The scientific interests tackled in European Journal of Ageing are Public health, Gerontology, Demography, Geriatrics gerontology and Developmental psychology. The studies on Public health discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Longitudinal study, Logistic regression, Health care, Older people and Activities of daily living. Gerontology research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Life satisfaction, Well-being, Social support, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Social engagement.

It addresses concerns in Demography which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Life expectancy, Socioeconomic status and Cohort. The Geriatrics gerontology study featured in European Journal of Ageing draws connections with the study of Ageing. Social psychology, Cognition and Association (psychology) are some topics wherein Developmental psychology research discussed in the journal have an impact.

Many of the studies tackled connect Cognition with a similar field of study like Clinical psychology.

  • Public health (68.58%)
  • Gerontology (36.71%)
  • Demography (19.64%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Language differences in qualitative research: is meaning lost in translation? (449 citations)
  • Older adult loneliness: myths and realities (336 citations)
  • The De Jong Gierveld short scales for emotional and social loneliness: tested on data from 7 countries in the UN Generations and Gender Surveys (270 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at European Journal of Ageing:

The main points discussed in the journal articles deal with Public health, Gerontology, Demography, Social psychology and Geriatrics gerontology. Economic growth, Quality of life (healthcare), Older people, Social support and Sample (statistics) are some topics wherein Public health research discussed in the published articles has an impact. While Geriatrics gerontology is the focus of the most cited articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Developmental psychology and Clinical psychology.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Public health, Gerontology, Demography, Geriatrics gerontology and Loneliness. It blends together research topics in Public health and Pandemic. European Journal of Ageing deals with Gerontology in conjunction with other fields like

  • Scale (social sciences) which intersects with area such as Ethnic group,
  • Feeling most often made with reference to Psychological intervention..

In addition to Demography research, it aims to explore topics under Younger age, Life expectancy, Danish and Socioeconomic status. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Loneliness, it also covered topics in Coping (psychology) and Qualitative research. The tackled Clinical psychology research is interrelated with Reliability (statistics) which concerns subjects like Dementia.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Stronger feelings of loneliness among Moroccan and Turkish older adults in the Netherlands: in search for an explanation. (10 citations)
  • Care in times of COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on informal caregiving in Austria. (9 citations)
  • Understanding unequal ageing: towards a synthesis of intersectionality and life course analyses (6 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in European Journal of Ageing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dorly J. H. Deeg (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Hans-Werner Wahl (30 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Howard Litwin (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Matthias Kliegel (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Marja Jylhä (14 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in European Journal of Ageing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Heidelberg University (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • VU University Amsterdam (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Copenhagen (18 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 7.95% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.81% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.58% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 30.86% of all publications and 40.74% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Making a Career in Geriantology and Related Research Fields

If your interest is piqued by the studies published in the European Journal of Ageing and you are considering a career in a related field, it's important to understand the educational and professional path you must follow. The multitude of fields focused on in the European Journal of Ageing, like geriatrics, public health, and social psychology, offers many opportunities for keen learners to develop a fulfilling career.

For instance, mental health counseling is one such domain where you can contribute significantly. You could consider becoming a mental health therapist, particularly focusing on elderly clients. The elder population often grapples with unique psychological concerns, such as managing loss and adjusting to new phases of life like retirement. As therapists equipped to serve this demographic, you could play a crucial role in helping older adults navigate these challenges.

Before diving in, it is crucial to understand the steps needed to become a mental health counselor. Educational qualifications, licensing requirements, necessary skills, and prospective job growth are key factors to keep in mind.

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Through this profession, you can not only contribute to gerontology research, but also make a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of senior individuals. By understanding the landscape of geriatrics gerontology, public health, and social psychology presented in the European Journal of Ageing, professionals like you can continue to advance the field and positively influence the quality of life for our aging population.

Top Publications

  • Understanding unequal ageing: towards a synthesis of intersectionality and life course analyses

    Daniel Holman;Alan Walker

    (2021)
    170 Citations
  • A research framework for the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030)

    (2022)
    80 Citations
  • Loneliness, social network size and mortality in older adults: a meta-analysis

    Unknown

    (2022)
    58 Citations
  • Covid-fatigued? A longitudinal study of Norwegian older adults' psychosocial well-being before and during early and later stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Thomas Hansen;Thomas Hansen;Thomas Sevenius Nilsen;Marit Knapstad;Vegard Skirbekk;Vegard Skirbekk

    (2021)
    47 Citations
  • Health system reforms and the needs of the ageing population—an analysis of recent policy paths and reform trends in Finland and Sweden

    (2022)
    38 Citations
  • Loneliness in mid-life and older adults from ethnic minority communities in England and Wales: measure validation and prevalence estimates

    Christina R Victor;Christine Dobbs;Kenneth Gilhooly;Vanessa Burholt

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Changes in socioeconomic differentials in old age life expectancy in four Nordic countries: the impact of educational expansion and education-specific mortality

    (2022)
    29 Citations
  • The power of personality in successful ageing: a comprehensive review of larger quantitative studies.

    Cornelia Pocnet;Cornelia Pocnet;Julius Popp;Daniela Jopp

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Views on aging: older adults' self-perceptions of age and of health.

    Yael Benyamini;Edith Burns

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • The prevalence of grandparental childcare in Europe: a research update

    (2023)
    20 Citations

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