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Journal of Aging and Health
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Journal of Aging and Health

0898-2643

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jah

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 196 65 98 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 229
Documents by Best Scientists*: 236
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 93
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.143
Impact Factor: 2.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Aging and Health?

The primary areas of discussion in Journal of Aging and Health are Gerontology, Demography, Clinical psychology, Activities of daily living and Cognition. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Gerontology, it also covered topics in Logistic regression, Health care, Injury prevention, Social support and Ethnic group. Some problems in Health care that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Nursing and Family medicine.

Journal of Aging and Health emphasizes research on Nursing, which includes concerns such as Nursing homes. The research on Demography tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Longitudinal study and Socioeconomic status. In addition to Clinical psychology research, Journal of Aging and Health aims to explore topics under Mental health, Dementia, Association (psychology) and Depression (differential diagnoses).

The field of Psychiatry is the anchor for the Depression (differential diagnoses) studies presented in it. The featured Activities of daily living research is covered under the field of Physical therapy. The in-depth study on Cognition also explores topics in the intersecting field of Developmental psychology.

  • Gerontology (47.82%)
  • Demography (15.32%)
  • Clinical psychology (13.22%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Two Shorter Forms of the CES-D Depression Symptoms Index: (1645 citations)
  • The Relation of Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Social Support to Disease Outcomes Among the Elderly: (455 citations)
  • Social Engagement and Depressive Symptoms in Late Life Longitudinal Findings (403 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Aging and Health:

The journal articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Gerontology, Clinical psychology, Social support, Demography and Activities of daily living. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Gerontology, it also covers topics in MEDLINE, Injury prevention, Occupational safety and health, Socioeconomic status and Depression (differential diagnoses). While Social support is the key highlight in the published papers, thet also covered some subjects on Developmental psychology and Social psychology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Health care
  • Law

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Gerontology, Demography, Clinical psychology, Cognition and Association (psychology). The concepts on Gerontology presented in Journal of Aging and Health can also apply to other research fields, including Health care, Activities of daily living, Dementia, Disease and Cohort. Journal of Aging and Health explores topics in Demography which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Body mass index, Socioeconomic status, Logistic regression and Psychological intervention.

The work on Clinical psychology tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Mental health, Loneliness and Cognitive impairment. Topics in Cognition were tackled in line with various other fields like Developmental psychology, Longitudinal study, Korean americans and Cognitive health. The journal addresses concerns in Association (psychology) which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Multimorbidity, Aging in place, Depressive symptoms, Social support and Physical health.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Social Isolation Among Older Adults in Long-Term Care: A Scoping Review. (4 citations)
  • Age Differences in the Use of Health Information Technology Among Adults in the United States: An Analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey: (4 citations)
  • Evidence for the 4Ms: Interactions and Outcomes across the Care Continuum. (3 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 Journal of Aging and Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • XinQi Dong (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Neal Krause (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rikke Lund (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Melissa A. Simon (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kirsten Avlund (13 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 Journal of Aging and Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (116 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Duke University (59 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of South Florida (52 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (52 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Southern California (50 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than 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, 0.79% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 31.20% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.60% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.40% of all publications and 40.80% 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 Options and Educational Requirements for Aging and Health Professionals

Certain research areas discussed in the Journal of Aging and Health open up various career paths and opportunities. For instance, those interested in the field of gerontology may choose to become geriatric psychologists, while others looking to apply their cognition research might seek positions as cognitive therapists. Clinical psychologists can focus on the mental health of the elderly, and experts in the field of demography could consider roles as policy advisors. Involvement in these professions requires specific educational qualifications depending on the individual states’ regulations. For instance, a prospective marriage and family therapist in Florida needs to fulfill certain educational requirements. Readers interested in such a career can find detailed information surrounding the marriage and family therapist education requirements in Florida at the provided link. Academic pursuits are instrumental in shaping our understanding of health and aging. The assortment of topics present in the Journal of Aging and Health showcases the interdisciplinarity of this field, as well as the multitude of educational paths one can take to contribute to this crucial area of study. Therefore, it is essential to become familiar with the requirements, regulations and potentials of these careers to be able to effectively address the aging and health challenges in today’s world.

Top Publications

  • Reciprocal Effects Between Loneliness and Sleep Disturbance in Older Americans.

    Sarah C Griffin;Allison Baylor Williams;Samantha N Mladen;Paul B Perrin

    (2020)
    60 Citations
  • Trends in Pain Prevalence among Adults Aged 50 and Older across Europe, 2004 to 2015.

    Zachary Zimmer;Anna Zajacova;Hanna Grol-Prokopczyk

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Isolation, Not Loneliness or Cynical Hostility, Predicts Cognitive Decline in Older Americans.

    Sarah C Griffin;Briana Mezuk;Allison Baylor Williams;Paul B Perrin

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Impairment in Activities of Daily Living, Care Receipt, and Unmet Needs in a Middle-Aged and Older Rural South African Population: Findings From the HAALSI Study.

    Guy Harling;Guy Harling;Collin F. Payne;Justine I. Davies;Justine I. Davies;F. Xavier Gomez-Olive;F. Xavier Gomez-Olive

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Walkable Neighborhoods and Cognition: Implications for the Design of Health Promoting Communities

    (2022)
    25 Citations
  • Searching for Health: Doctor Google and the Shifting Dynamics of the Middle-Aged and Older Adult Patient–Physician Relationship and Interaction:

    Martijn Huisman;Stijn Joye;Daniël Biltereyst

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Can Neighborhood Social Infrastructure Modify Cognitive Function? A Mixed-Methods Study of Urban-Dwelling Aging Americans:

    Jessica Finlay;Michael Esposito;Michael Esposito;Mao Li;Lindsay C. Kobayashi

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Disparities in Subjective Cognitive Impairment by Sexual Orientation and Gender in a National Population Based Study of U.S. Adults, 2013-2018.

    Karen I. Fredriksen-Goldsen;Hailey Jung;Hyun-Jun Kim;Ryan Petros

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Generational and Social Forces in the Life Events and Experiences of Lesbian and Gay Midlife and Older Adults Across the Iridescent Life Course

    (2022)
    19 Citations
  • Exploring a Hidden Epidemic: Drowning Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older:

    Tessa Clemens;Amy E. Peden;Richard C. Franklin;Richard C. Franklin

    (2021)
    18 Citations

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