Journal profile · Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science
Journal of Aging and Environment
ISSN 2689-2618 · eISSN 2689-2626 · Taylor & Francis
Journal of Aging and Environment: CAS Zone 4 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 100 days (first decision after review, publisher); acceptance rate 29% (journal website); 34 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Aging and Environment is published by Taylor & Francis and is in Zone 4 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies, Health disparities and outcomes and Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes, together about 49.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Aging and Environment is an interdisciplinary forum for original empirical and theoretical research in environmental gerontology conducted in design disciplines (e.g., architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, interior design), social and health sciences. We publish high quality research that provides empirical evidence and informs policy and practice in development of appropriate and suitable environments for older adults. This journal’s articles are useful for scholars, researchers, policymakers, design professionals, developers and the general public in understanding the interrelationship between older adults and the built and natural environments. We publish research on a range of settings including home environment, housing, neighbourhood, public spaces and healthcare settings. The journal covers: Original empirical research on environmental topics that primarily involve older adults; Theoretical research and critical or analytical reviews in aging and environment; Case studies of successful practitioner experiences on development of suitable environments for older people; Refinement of existing methods and/or development of new ones for evaluating the behavioral, programmatic and organizational aspects of environments; Translation of research findings into more usable informational modes for researchers, practitioners and policymakers. Peer Review Policy: All articles submitted to this journal undergo a “double-anonymous” peer review by one to three referees, one of which will be the editor or designate.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science
Editor-in-chief Habib ChaudhuryPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Canada 3, United Kingdom 1, Germany 1 (5 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism StudiesSocial Sciences21.6%
- Health disparities and outcomesSocial Sciences14.4%
- Geriatric Care and Nursing HomesHealth Professions13.6%
- Urban Green Space and HealthEnvironmental Science6.4%
- Urban Transport and AccessibilitySocial Sciences5.7%
- Technology Use by Older AdultsSocial Sciences3.8%
- Place Attachment and Urban StudiesSocial Sciences3.6%
- Aging and Gerontology ResearchPsychology3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Gerontology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Gerontology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- CiteScore Q2 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CINAHLPublisher website
Other: OCLC, Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts, AgeInfo, AgeLine Database (AARP)l, AGRIS/CARIS, AMED Database, The British Library, CSA, EBSCOhost Online Research Databases, Electronic Journal Service (EJS), Elsevier Eflow-D, EMCare, Family & Social Studies Worldwide (NISC), Family Index Database, IndexCopernicus, JournalSeek, Links@Ovid, National Library Database on Homelessness, NewJour, Occupational Therapy Index, OT SEARCH, Ovid Linksolver, Public Affairs Information Service International (PAIS), SafetyLit, Social Work Abstracts (NASW), SwetsWise All Titles
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 (publisher) 2025
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.47LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.47Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.73LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.73Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 35OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.3OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 19.63%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 34LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 69,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 223 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 11 | 6 |
| 2025 | 34 | 14 | 56 |
| 2024 | 27 | 9 | 59 |
| 2023 | 22 | 10 | 103 |
| 2022 | 28 | 10 | 179 |
| 2021 | 26 | 4 | 177 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
100 daysfirst decision after review
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 29%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 100 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 19 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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
Hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program. Model summary
Journal of Aging and Environment is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the discoverab…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-anonymous peer review by one to three referees, one of which will be the editor or designate. Model summary
All articles submitted to this journal undergo a “double-anonymous” peer review by one to three referees, one of which will be the editor or designate.
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
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 2689-2618
- Electronic ISSN
- 2689-2626
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 40, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Aging and Environment
What CAS zone is Journal of Aging and Environment in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Aging and Environment is in Zone 4 of Sociology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Gerontology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Aging and Environment?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.2 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3, h-index 17.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Aging and Environment?
The publisher reports about 100 days (first decision after review); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 29%. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Aging and Environment based?
Of the 5 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Canada (3), United Kingdom (1) and Germany (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Aging and Environment?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Aging and Environment is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists CINAHL; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Aging and Environment open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Aging and Environment is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .