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Gerontology
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Gerontology

0304-324X

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/journal/Home/224091

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1315 144 114 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 295
Documents by Best Scientists*: 211
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 120
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.98
Impact Factor: 3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Gerontology?

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Gerontology, Senescence and Ageing. The work on Internal medicine presented in the journal focuses on Disease in particular. The journal explores research in Endocrinology and the adjacent study of Biochemistry.

It investigates Gerontology research which frequently intersects with Cognition.

  • Internal medicine (25.27%)
  • Endocrinology (17.55%)
  • Gerontology (15.83%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • New frontiers in the future of aging: from successful aging of the young old to the dilemmas of the fourth age. (925 citations)
  • Force platform measurements as predictors of falls among older people - a review. (496 citations)
  • Frailty syndrome: a transitional state in a dynamic process (382 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Gerontology:

The most cited articles investigate areas of study like Internal medicine, Gerontology, Physical therapy, Endocrinology and Senescence. The Internal medicine study tackled in the most cited papers is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Surgery. While the primary focus in the most cited publications is Senescence, they also dissect topics surrounding Ageing and Biochemistry and Longevity as a whole.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Gerontology focuses largely on the fields of Internal medicine, Gerontology, Odds ratio, Confidence interval and Cognition. The research on Internal medicine featured in Gerontology combines topics in other fields like Gastroenterology and Endocrinology. The close relationship between Dementia and Incidence (epidemiology) is one of the points of interest dissected in Gerontology research.

Sarcopenia, Logistic regression, Epidemiology, Confounding and Risk factor are some topics wherein Odds ratio research discussed in it have an impact. In addition to Cognition research, it aims to explore topics under Test (assessment), Randomized controlled trial and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Some problems in Randomized controlled trial that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Psychological intervention and Physical therapy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Social Isolation and Loneliness of Older Adults in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Can Use of Online Social Media Sites and Video Chats Assist in Mitigating Social Isolation and Loneliness? (17 citations)
  • The Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors of Severe COVID-19. (14 citations)
  • Residence, Clinical Features, and Genetic Risk Factors Associated with Symptoms of COVID-19 in a Cohort of Older People in Madrid. (7 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 Gerontology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Bijan Najafi (32 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Stephen R. Lord (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kaarin J. Anstey (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • E. Le Bourg (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mary A. Luszcz (18 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 Gerontology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Zurich (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Max Planck Society (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Heidelberg University (25 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Arizona (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Tokyo (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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, 5.99% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 8.92% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.83% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.01% of all publications and 66.24% 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.

Career Opportunities and Relevant Degrees

Understanding Gerontology research certainly equips professionals with a vast knowledge and equips them to proceed in various specialties within the field. However, one might wonder, what specific degrees could further enhance their expertise and career growth in Gerontology? One such degree which is highly relevant is a Nursing degree with a specialization in Geriatric Care. As more institutions are recognizing the importance of specialized care for the aging population, the demand for nurses trained specifically in geriatrics is on the rise. To accommodate this demand, numerous renowned educational institutions are now offering unique and competitive online degrees in this field nationally. For instance, those residing in Nebraska or who prefer an online learning format can consider some of the {anchor} for their further education. These programs not only provide the convenience of remote learning but also ensure a high quality and relevant curriculum to nurture competent geriatric care practitioners. This approach of combining Gerontology research knowledge with a specific, related degree like Nursing can open up a variety of career opportunities in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and even research institutions, thereby adding more depth and practicality to your understanding of Gerontology. With such a career-focused approach, professionals can indeed make a significant impact on Gerontology practices and policies.

Top Publications

  • Social Isolation and Loneliness of Older Adults in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Can Use of Online Social Media Sites and Video Chats Assist in Mitigating Social Isolation and Loneliness?

    André Hajek;Hans Helmut König

    (2021)
    109 Citations
  • Gender Differences in Mental Health, Quality of Life, and Caregiver Burden among Informal Caregivers during the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany: A Representative, Population-Based Study

    (2022)
    49 Citations
  • Global Incidence, Progression, and Risk Factors of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Projection of Disease Statistics in 30 Years: A Modeling Study.

    Yuye Wang;Yifan Zhong;Liang Zhang;Qijun Wu

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • Frailty: pathophysiology, theoretical and operational definition(s), impact, prevalence, management and prevention, in an increasingly economically developed and ageing world

    (2022)
    39 Citations
  • Sex Differences in Cognitive Functioning with Aging in the Netherlands

    (2022)
    33 Citations
  • Muscle Mass and Inflammation in Older Adults: Impact of the Metabolic Syndrome

    (2022)
    25 Citations
  • Predictors of Frailty and Vitality in Older Adults Aged 75 years and Over: Results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

    Sascha de Breij;Hein P J van Hout;Simone R de Bruin;Noah A Schuster

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Exploring Cognitive Frailty: Prevalence and Associations with Other Frailty Domains in Older People with Different Degrees of Cognitive Impairment.

    Ellen E De Roeck;Ellen E De Roeck;Anne van der Vorst;Sebastiaan Engelborghs;G A Rixt Zijlstra

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Aging Is a Powerful Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Independent of Body Mass Index.

    Pouneh K Fazeli;Hang Lee;Matthew L Steinhauser

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Interrelation between Sarcopenia and the Number of Motor Neurons in Patients with Parkinsonian Syndromes

    Jan-Peter Krenovsky;Kai Bötzel;Andres Ceballos-Baumann;Urban M Fietzek

    (2020)
    23 Citations

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Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal