Journal profile · GERONTOLOGY
European Journal of Ageing
ISSN 1613-9372 · eISSN 1613-9380 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
European Journal of Ageing: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.85; subscription journal; APC about USD 3,190; median 221 days to acceptance (48 articles, last 24 months); 65 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Journal of Ageing is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 2 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Health disparities and outcomes, Aging and Gerontology Research and Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving, together about 41.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are General Health Professions. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The European Journal of Ageing: Social, Behavioural and Health Perspectives (EJA) is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to the understanding of ageing in European societies and globally. EJA publishes original articles on the social, behavioural and population health aspects of ageing and encourages an integrated approach between these areas. The journal emphasises empirical research (including meta-analyses), but also considers conceptual papers (e.g., narrative reviews) and methodological contributions. Empirical studies should be grounded in a solid theoretical framework, with a discussion that thoroughly evaluates the findings in relation to the stated theoretical underpinnings. Expert opinions on critical issues in ageing are welcomed By fostering communication between researchers and practitioners, EJA aims to contribute to the formulation of better policies and practices for serving older adults. To clarify further: the term 'social' refers to the full range of social science research on ageing, encompassing both micro-level and macro-level analyses. The term 'behavioural' encompasses the broad scope of psychological ageing research, including lifespan approaches that cover a range of age groups, from young to old. The term 'population health-related' refers to research within the fields of social epidemiology and public health, including studies on functional health broadly defined to include physical, mental and social well-being across the lifespan. Research that is purely clinical or biomedical is outside the scope of the journal. Additionally, given EJA’s international reach, studies focused on a single country must clearly demonstrate their relevance to a broader audience.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): GERONTOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Karen GlaserPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 8, Germany 7, France 4, Sweden 3, United States 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Health disparities and outcomesSocial Sciences20%
- Aging and Gerontology ResearchPsychology11.3%
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingSocial Sciences10.3%
- Retirement, Disability, and EmploymentSocial Sciences6.7%
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism StudiesSocial Sciences6.6%
- Employment and Welfare StudiesHealth Professions5.7%
- Psychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionPsychology4.5%
- Global Health Care IssuesHealth Professions4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Gerontology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Gerontology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Sociology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Geriatrics & Gerontology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SCIEPsycINFOCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, AGRICOLA, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, RePEc
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.85LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.8Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 5.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.51LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.99LetPub ·
- h-index
- 90OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 647OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.41OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 65LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 528,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 969 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 51 | 15 |
| 2025 | 65 | 65 | 147 |
| 2024 | 39 | 39 | 366 |
| 2023 | 47 | 47 | 592 |
| 2022 | 77 | 77 | 1,732 |
| 2021 | 76 | 75 | 1,936 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
221 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 171 days – 309 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 21 days (95 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 259 days
- Sample
- 48 articles with submission and acceptance dates (130 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 27 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- No other fees
- Page charges
- No page charges
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
Article types accepted3, with length limits
- editorialOriginal Investigations: The text of manuscripts reporting empirical studies should not exceed 5,000 words and there should be no more than 10 pages of referenc…Length not stated
- research articleOriginal Investigations: The text of manuscripts reporting empirical studies should not exceed 5,000 words and there should be no more than 10 pages of referenc…Length not stated
- review articleOriginal Investigations: The text of manuscripts reporting empirical studies should not exceed 5,000 words and there should be no more than 10 pages of referenc…main text ≤ 8,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Articles in Springer Nature open access journals do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in European Journal of Ageing, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 1613-9372
- Electronic ISSN
- 1613-9380
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Journal of Ageing
What CAS zone is European Journal of Ageing in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Journal of Ageing is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Gerontology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Journal of Ageing?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.85; CiteScore 8.9, h-index 90.
How long does peer review take at European Journal of Ageing?
Based on the dates recorded on 48 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 221 days (interquartile range 171–309 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of European Journal of Ageing?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Author–date. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of European Journal of Ageing based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (8), Germany (7) and France (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Journal of Ageing?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Journal of Ageing is indexed in SSCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists SCIE, PsycINFO and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is European Journal of Ageing open access, and what is the APC?
European Journal of Ageing is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,190.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .