Journal profile · Medicine-Geriatrics and Gerontology
Translational Medicine of Aging
ISSN 2468-5011 · KeAi Communications Co. · China
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Translational Medicine of Aging: fully open access; APC about USD 700; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 9 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Translational Medicine of Aging is published by KeAi Communications Co.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms, Telomeres, Telomerase, and Senescence and Nutrition and Health in Aging, together about 47.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Physiology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Translational Medicine of Aging is a peer-reviewed journal publishing original works and reviews in the area of the fundamental biology of aging as...
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Geriatrics and Gerontology
Editor-in-chief Zhongjun ZhouPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 9 in mainland China (about 25%); most named United States 14, Mainland China 9, Hong Kong, China 3, South Korea 2, Germany 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model OrganismsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology30.2%
- Telomeres, Telomerase, and SenescenceMedicine11.6%
- Nutrition and Health in AgingMedicine5.5%
- Sirtuins and Resveratrol in MedicineMedicine5%
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchMedicine3.5%
- Frailty in Older AdultsMedicine3.5%
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatmentsMedicine3%
- Mitochondrial Function and PathologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurology (clinical) | Q3 | 235/403 | 41st |
| Geriatrics and Gerontology | Q3 | 78/123 | 36th |
| Physiology | Q3 | 144/196 | 26th |
| Aging | Q4 | 35/42 | 17th |
| Cell Biology | Q4 | 238/289 | 17th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PubMedPublisher website
Other: Crossref
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.83LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.45LetPub ·
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 43OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.46OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 117 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 219 |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 264 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 239 |
| 2023 | 18 | 18 | 192 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 190 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 212 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 700 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 350 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 700 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 700 / USD 350 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted1
- tma expressTMA Express is a short format, rapid-review research article that reports on novel findings of high interest in basic or translational aging research.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints
- Authorship Authorship Statement
For transparency, we encourage authors to submit an author statement file outlining their individual contributions to the paper using the relevant CRediT roles: Conceptualization; Data curation; Formal analysis; Funding acquisition; Investigation; Methodology; Project administration; Resources; Software; Supervision; Validation; Visualization; Roles/Writing - original draft; Writing - review & edi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include: EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
Open access Model summary
This is an open access journal: all articles will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. To provide open access, this journal has an open access fee (also known as an article publishing charge APC) which needs to be paid by the authors or on their behalf e.g. by their research funder or institution. The open access publication fee for this journal is USD 700, plus t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single blind peer review Model summary
This journal operates a single blind review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor's dec…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening via iThenticate CrossCheck Model summary
Submissions to KeAi journals are automatically screened using iThenticate's CrossCheck within the editorial system to detect plagiarism issues including instances of overlapping and similar text in submitted manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint posting on SSRN
Free preprint posting on SSRN Model summary
In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service. Preprints provide early registration and dissemination of your research, which facilitates early citations and collaboration.<P>During submission to Editorial Manager, you can choose to release your manuscript publicly as a preprint on the preprint server SSRN once it enters peer-review with the journal. Y…
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Translational Medicine of Aging
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms, Telomeres, Telomerase, and Senescence.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatReference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 700 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 15 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- KeAi Communications Co.
- Country or region
- China
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2468-5011
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Translational Medicine of Aging
How long does peer review take at Translational Medicine of Aging?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks. 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 Translational Medicine of Aging?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. 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 Translational Medicine of Aging based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 9 (about 25%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (14), Mainland China (9) and Hong Kong, China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Translational Medicine of Aging?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Translational Medicine of Aging is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Translational Medicine of Aging open access, and what is the APC?
Translational Medicine of Aging is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 700.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .