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Journal of Population Ageing
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Journal of Population Ageing

1874-7884

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12062

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 955 12 12 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 25
Documents by Best Scientists*: 24
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 17
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.536
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Population Ageing?

Journal of Population Ageing covers a variety of subjects, including Geriatrics gerontology, Gerontology, Population ageing, Demography and Demographic economics. While Geriatrics gerontology is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Anthropology, Ageing, Labour economics, Longevity and Social science. Journal of Population Ageing discusses concepts in Older people under Gerontology and how they intertwine with disciplines like Well-being.

The journal addresses concerns in Population ageing which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Economic growth, Workforce, Development economics, Active ageing and Dependency ratio. Topics in Demography explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Life expectancy and Socioeconomic status. In it, Retirement age and Pension are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Demographic economics research.

Most of the Pension studies addressed also intersect with Actuarial science.

  • Geriatrics gerontology (34.03%)
  • Gerontology (29.55%)
  • Population ageing (21.79%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Impacts of Informal Caregiving on Caregiver Employment, Health, and Family (172 citations)
  • How Does Subjective Well-Being Evolve with Age? A Literature Review (98 citations)
  • Can China’s Rural Elderly Count on Support from Adult Children? Implications of Rural-to-Urban Migration (72 citations)

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

The main points discussed in the journal publications deal with Population ageing, Geriatrics gerontology, Gerontology, Economic growth and Pension. The studies on Population ageing discussed at the journal papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Workforce, Older people, Life expectancy, Development economics and Ageing. The most cited publications address concerns in Geriatrics gerontology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Developmental psychology, Social science, Active ageing and Mandatory retirement.

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

  • World War II
  • Social science
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal facilitates discussions on Gerontology, Geriatrics gerontology, Population ageing, Demographic economics and Active ageing. While the journal focused on Gerontology, it was also able to explore topics like Mental health, Mexican Health and Aging Study, Loneliness and Displacement (psychology). The journal focuses on Geriatrics gerontology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Family dynamics, Qualitative property, Affect (psychology) and Ageing.

The studies on Population ageing discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Life expectancy, Focus group, Demography and Cohort. The journal explores issues in Demographic economics which can be linked to other research areas like Retirement age, Survey data collection, Disability pension, Human capital and Life course approach. The work on Active ageing tackled in Journal of Population Ageing brings together disciplines like Index (economics), Psychological intervention and Coping (psychology).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • In Pursuit of Happiness: Changes in Living Arrangement and Subjective Well-Being among Older Adults in India (5 citations)
  • Do Older Employees Have a Lower Individual Productivity Potential than Younger Employees (2 citations)
  • The Impact of Informal Caregiving on Labour Supply Before and After a Parent’s Death (2 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 Population Ageing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sarah Harper (23 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • George W. Leeson (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • James Nazroo (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kenneth Howse (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alfonso Sousa-Poza (4 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 Population Ageing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Oxford (58 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Manchester (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • International Institute for Population Sciences (7 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University College London (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (5 papers) published 3 papers 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, 2.22% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 34.09% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.55% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 4.55% of all publications and 56.82% 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 in Population Ageing Research

The field of population ageing research remains a dynamic space with many career opportunities. It is particularly relevant for those interested in specializing in various disciplines including geriatrics, gerontology, demography and demographic economics, among others. For instance, as the journal explores issues around mental health in the context of population ageing, there's a rising demand for mental health professionals who also understand the complexities of this demographic shift.

If you're interested in pursuing a career in mental health while specializing in working with older populations, you might want to consider becoming a mental health counselor. This profession helps older adults, who possibly struggle with mental health issues and the challenges of ageing. For individuals residing in the state of Montana, consider the insightful guide How to be a mental health therapist in Montana. This resource will help you navigate the necessary steps to start a rewarding career path in this field.

Ultimately, the intersection of population ageing and mental health is an essential area of focus with promising career possibilities. As the global population ages, there will be an increased need for professionals with the sensitivity, understanding and knowledge to aid older adults in navigating their mental health. Aging involves complex emotional challenges and having specifically trained professionals in this area is key in meeting the needs of older adults.

Top Publications

  • The Effect of an Increase of the Retirement Age on the Health, Well-Being, and Labor Force Participation of Older Workers: a Systematic Literature Review

    Patrick Pilipiec;Wim Groot;Milena Pavlova

    (2021)
    53 Citations
  • Insights into Labor Force Participation among Older Adults: Evidence from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India

    (2022)
    27 Citations
  • Socioeconomic Disadvantage, Chronic Diseases and their Association with Cognitive Functioning of Adults in India: A Multilevel Analysis

    Harish Kumar;P. Arokiasamy;Y. Selvamani

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • The Analysis of Predictors of Retirement Preferences over Time

    Patrick Pilipiec;Wim Groot;Milena Pavlova

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Ageing in Russia: a Regional Appraisal

    Stuart Arthur Gietel-basten;Vladimir Mau;Warren Sanderson;Warren Sanderson;Sergei Scherbov;Sergei Scherbov

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Projections of Older European Migrant Populations in Australia, 2016–56

    Tom Wilson;Jeromey Temple;Bianca Brijnath;Peter McDonald

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Older People’s Life Satisfaction, Health and Intergenerational Relationships in Vietnam

    Quang Thai Trinh;Vasoontara Sbirakos Yiengprugsawan;Vasoontara Sbirakos Yiengprugsawan;Hal Kendig;Hal Kendig

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Economic Disadvantage Among Older People in Rural Indonesia: Risk and Protective Factors

    (2022)
    4 Citations
  • Rural Communities in CESW Africa and Latin America: Contexts for Well-being of Older Adults

    (2022)
    2 Citations
  • Work and Family Transitions Throughout Adulthood and the Impact on Health: A Systematic Review

    (2022)
    1 Citations

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