Journal profile · Geriatrics & Gerontology
Gerontology
ISSN 0304-324X · eISSN 1423-0003 · S. Karger AG · SWITZERLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1976
Gerontology: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.03; hybrid open access; median 160 days to acceptance (97 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 99 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Gerontology is published by S. Karger AG and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention, Frailty in Older Adults and Nutrition and Health in Aging, together about 27.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
A Comprehensive Approach to Aging Science Aging and age-related diseases are increasingly urgent global challenges as the proportion of older adults continues to rise. Gerontology, the oldest journal in the field, is uniquely positioned to provide a truly interdisciplinary perspective. Covering both fundamental and applied research, it aims to advance our understanding of aging and promote strategies that enhance longevity and quality of life. The journal encompasses multiple specialized sections: Clinical Gerontology – Investigates the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of age-related diseases, focusing on aging processes rather than geriatric care. Experimental Gerontology – Features cutting-edge research in the biology of aging, including molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms. Behavioral Science – Explores cognitive, psychological, and social aspects of aging, along with developmental processes across the lifespan. Regenerative Science – Examines the fundamental and applied aspects of tissue regeneration, stem cell therapy, and regenerative medicine in aging. Technological Innovations – Showcases advancements in assistive technology, digital health, and biomedical engineering designed to support aging populations. By bridging disciplines and fostering collaboration, Gerontology provides a premier platform for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers dedicated to addressing the complexities of aging in both humans and animal models.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Geriatrics & Gerontology
Editor-in-chief Tamas FülöpPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Balance, Gait, and Falls PreventionHealth Professions10.4%
- Frailty in Older AdultsMedicine8.9%
- Nutrition and Health in AgingMedicine8.6%
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchMedicine7.1%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.9%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering6.6%
- Aging and Gerontology ResearchPsychology6.3%
- Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model OrganismsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geriatrics & Gerontology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geriatrics & Gerontology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geriatrics & Gerontology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 3.03LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 80LetPub ·
- h-index
- 153OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,221OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.84OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.94%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 93LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,026 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 23 | 14 |
| 2025 | 99 | 44 | 236 |
| 2024 | 134 | 47 | 569 |
| 2023 | 127 | 69 | 1,201 |
| 2022 | 121 | 64 | 1,787 |
| 2021 | 184 | 81 | 3,717 |
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 PubMed · to
160 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 120 days – 214 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 18 days (97 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 198 days
- Sample
- 97 articles with submission and acceptance dates (169 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to final decision
- 63 daysPublisher 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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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 papers1, by deadline
- Osteoporosis in the Oldest OldDeadline
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
- S. Karger AG
- Country or region
- SWITZERLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1976
- ISSN
- 0304-324X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1423-0003
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 72, Issue 7 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Gerontology
What CAS zone is Gerontology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Gerontology is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Geriatrics & Gerontology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Gerontology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.03; CiteScore 7.8, h-index 153.
How long does peer review take at Gerontology?
Based on the dates recorded on 97 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 160 days (interquartile range 120–214 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. 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.
Which databases index Gerontology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Gerontology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Gerontology open access, and what is the APC?
Gerontology is a hybrid journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .