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Journal of Applied Gerontology
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Journal of Applied Gerontology

0733-4648

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 417 85 118 16
Medicine 1886 94 95 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 264
Documents by Best Scientists*: 288
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 68
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.016
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Applied Gerontology?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Gerontology, Nursing, Dementia, Clinical psychology and Nursing homes. Gerontology research featured in Journal of Applied Gerontology incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Health care, Activities of daily living, Long-term care, Public health and Mental health. The Nursing works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Quality (business), Qualitative research and Family medicine.

  • Gerontology (41.34%)
  • Nursing (17.56%)
  • Dementia (8.68%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Surfing the Net in Later Life: A Review of the Literature and Pilot Study of Computer Use and Quality of Life (219 citations)
  • Ageism: A Threat to “Aging Well” in the 21st Century: (216 citations)
  • Technology Studies to Meet the Needs of People With Dementia and Their Caregivers: A Literature Review (211 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Applied Gerontology:

The most cited articles mostly deal with topics like Gerontology, Nursing, Clinical psychology, Social psychology and Developmental psychology. In addition to Gerontology research, the published papers aim to explore topics under Quality of life (healthcare), Dementia, Public health and Geriatrics. While Nursing is the focus of the published articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Quality (business) and Family medicine.

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

  • Law
  • Internal medicine
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Applied Gerontology tackles a plethora of topics, such as Gerontology, Dementia, Qualitative research, Nursing and Nursing homes. It holds forums on Gerontology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Psychological intervention, Health care, Activities of daily living, Mental health and Social support. While it focused on Dementia, it was also able to explore topics like Depression (differential diagnoses) and Quality of life (healthcare).

The Qualitative research study presented in Journal of Applied Gerontology encompasses related topics like Thematic analysis and also examines its connection to subjects such as Pandemic. The Nursing study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Person-centered care. Journal of Applied Gerontology addresses concerns in the field of Nursing homes by exploring it in line with topics in Long-term care which intersect with Family medicine subjects.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Social Isolation and Psychological Distress Among Older Adults Related to COVID-19: A Narrative Review of Remotely-Delivered Interventions and Recommendations. (22 citations)
  • Stressors, Job Resources, Fear of Contagion, and Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Nursing Home Workers in Face of the COVID-19: The Case of Spain (15 citations)
  • Effects of COVID-19 on Informal Caregivers and the Development and Validation of a Scale in English and Spanish to Measure the Impact of COVID-19 on Caregivers. (11 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 Applied Gerontology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Joseph E. Gaugler (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nicholas G. Castle (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • F. Ellen Netting (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sara A. Quandt (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yuri Jang (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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 Applied Gerontology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of South Florida (47 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (45 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pittsburgh (42 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (41 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (41 papers) published 2 papers 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, 2.88% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.19% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.32% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 24.15% of all publications and 45.34% 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 Requirements in Gerontology

For those intrigued by the broad and nuanced field of gerontology, various career paths are available for exploration. A notable option is to become a school psychologist and work within the education sector, specifically focusing on issues of ageing that are prevalent amongst school staff and older adult learners. To embark on this journey, understanding the state-specific requirements is crucial. For instance, anyone interested in a career as a school psychologist in West Virginia should look at the school psychologist requirements west virginia . This path allows professionals to contribute significantly to gerontology, expanding the knowledge base in this vital field and working towards improving the life quality and welfare of older adults. Moreover, interweaving this role within the school system can lead to better support and accommodations for ageing faculty members and may help establish more inclusive strategies for adult learners.

Top Publications

  • Social Isolation and Psychological Distress Among Older Adults Related to COVID-19: A Narrative Review of Remotely-Delivered Interventions and Recommendations.

    Julie A. Gorenko;Chelsea Moran;Michelle Flynn;Keith Dobson

    (2021)
    221 Citations
  • Older Adult Internet Use and eHealth Literacy

    Thomas A. Arcury;Joanne C. Sandberg;Kathryn P. Melius;Sara A. Quandt

    (2020)
    209 Citations
  • Telehealth Use Among Older Adults During COVID-19: Associations With Sociodemographic and Health Characteristics, Technology Device Ownership, and Technology Learning.

    Namkee G Choi;Diana M DiNitto;C Nathan Marti;Bryan Y Choi

    (2021)
    191 Citations
  • Can Online Communication Prevent Depression Among Older People? A Longitudinal Analysis.

    Atsushi Nakagomi;Koichiro Shiba;Katsunori Kondo;Ichiro Kawachi

    (2020)
    91 Citations
  • Effects of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Elder Mistreatment and Response in New York City: Initial Lessons.

    Alyssa Elman;Risa Breckman;Sunday Clark;Elaine Gottesman

    (2020)
    81 Citations
  • Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Older Adults With Chronic Conditions.

    Courtney A. Polenick;Emily A. Perbix;Shreya M. Salwi;Donovan T. Maust

    (2021)
    61 Citations
  • Effects of COVID-19 on Informal Caregivers and the Development and Validation of a Scale in English and Spanish to Measure the Impact of COVID-19 on Caregivers.

    Khushboo Sheth;Khushboo Sheth;Kate Lorig;Anita Stewart;José F. Parodi

    (2021)
    60 Citations
  • The Role of Pets in Supporting Cognitive-Behavioral Chronic Pain Self-Management: Perspectives of Older Adults

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Hearing Impairment and Loneliness in Older Adults in the United States

    Alison R. Huang;Jennifer A. Deal;George W. Rebok;Jayant M. Pinto

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Social Participation Among Older Adults Receiving Community Care Services.

    Joyce Siette;Helen Berry;Mikaela Jorgensen;Lindsey Brett

    (2020)
    31 Citations

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