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Gerontechnology
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Gerontechnology

1569-1101

Published by: International Society for Gerontechnology

https://journal.gerontechnology.org/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 969 16 57 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 63
Documents by Best Scientists*: 116
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 24
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.274
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Gerontechnology?

The main points discussed in Gerontechnology deals with Gerontology, Gerontechnology, Nursing, Dementia and Human–computer interaction. The majority of Gerontology studies are focused on the issues of Older people. Gerontechnology research discussed connects with the study of Engineering ethics.

  • Gerontology (15.99%)
  • Gerontechnology (9.73%)
  • Nursing (6.91%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Assistive social robots in elderly care: a review (549 citations)
  • A review of technology acceptance by older adults (192 citations)
  • Technology generation and age in using layered user interfaces (136 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Gerontechnology:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Gerontology, Dementia, Gerontechnology, Developmental psychology and The Internet. While the journal articles focused on Gerontology, they were also able to explore topics like Risk analysis (engineering), Cognition, Activities of daily living and Quality of life (healthcare). While work presented in the journal articles provide substantial information on Dementia, it also covers topics in Health care, Nursing, Family caregivers, Physical therapy and Focus group.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Artificial intelligence

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal explores disciplines such as Psychological intervention, Gerontology, Medical education, Activities of daily living and Social network. Issues in Psychological intervention were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Cognition, Cognitive impairment, Cognitive aging and Usability. Gerontechnology explores topics in Gerontology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Generalizability theory, Inclusion (education), Public health, Social influence and Social support.

The research on Social network featured in it combines topics in other fields like Social capital and Demographic economics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Do robots facilitate life review narratives of older adults? A preliminary study (0 citations)
  • User attitudes and implementation requirements of a tele-exercise intervention for people aging with lower body mobility impairment (0 citations)
  • The impact of Social Network Sites on social capital for older adults (0 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 Gerontechnology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • van Jemh Annelies Bronswijk (92 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Y-L. Hsu (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Neil Charness (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arlene Astell (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • James L. Fozard (26 papers) published 1 paper 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 Gerontechnology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Eindhoven University of Technology (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Technische Universität München (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Concordia University (6 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, 75.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 0.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 50.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 50.00% of all publications and 0.00% 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.

Becoming a Gerontechnologist: Education and Career Path

To pursue a career in gerontechnology, one must acquire specific knowledge and skills through a well-laid out education path and real-world experiences. The journey typically begins with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as psychology, gerontology, or computer science. This provides a foundation in understanding the psychological and physiological aspects of aging, and the skills to develop and apply technology to assist the aging population. Further, a master’s degree in gerontechnology or a similar discipline like gerontology, health informatics, or healthcare engineering can help individuals specialize in the integration of technology and gerontology. Some of these master's programs include specific courses in gerontechnology that allow students to acquire an in-depth understanding of the aging process and how to leverage technology to improve the quality of life for older people. In addition to formal education, real-world experience plays a crucial role in molding a successful career in gerontechnology. Internships and work placements in areas like elder care, healthcare settings, research centers, or tech companies dealing with gerontological products can provide invaluable industry exposure and practical experience. Finally, it’s critical to stay updated with the latest advances in this field through regular reading of scholarly journals, participating in related forums, and attending professional conferences. While this pathway is just one way to get into this field, other routes can be explored depending on one's own interests and goals. For example, some individuals may choose a career path in school psychology, which has its own specific school psychologist education requirements in New Jersey. What’s important is to be guided by one's interest in contributing to the well-being of the aging population and using technology as a tool to achieve this goal.

Top Publications

  • Design guidance for video chat system to support social engagement for older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment

    Qiong Nie;Lydia T. Nguyen;Dillon Myers;Alan Gibson

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Design guidance for video chat system to support social engagement for older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Older adults and video gaming for leisure: Lessons from the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE)

    W. R. Boot;R. Andringa;E. R. Harrell;M. A. Dieciuc

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Understanding the potential of technology to support enhanced activities of daily living (EADLs)

    Wendy A. Rogers;Tracy L. Mitzner;Michael T. Bixter

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Process evaluation of the FindMyApps program trial among people with dementia or MCI and their caregivers based on the MRC guidance

    Kim M. Beentjes;Yvonne J. F. Kerkhof;Yvonne J. F. Kerkhof;David P. Neal;Teake P. Ettema

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Learning-Enabled Robotic Assistive Support: Understanding Older Adult Opinions and Comparing Them to Younger Adult Opinions.

    Nisha Raghunath;Christopher Pereyda;Justin F Frow;Diane Cook

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Understanding the potential of digital home assistant devices for older adults through their initial perceptions and attitudes

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • The changing face of aging: Characteristics of older adult user groups

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Understanding spatial presence formation and maintenance in virtual reality for younger and older adults

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Use of in-home activity monitoring technologies in older adult veterans with mild cognitive impairment: The impact of attitudes and cognition

    Mira I. Leese;Katherine E. Dorociak;Madeline Noland;Joseph E. Gaugler

    (2021)
    4 Citations

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