AGEING & SOCIETY
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Transforming Perspectives on Ageing Through Interdisciplinary Study
Introduction
AGEING & SOCIETY, published by Cambridge University Press, is a premier journal focusing on the interdisciplinary study of ageing and its social implications. With an ISSN of 0144-686X and an E-ISSN of 1469-1779, this esteemed publication has established itself as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of Geriatrics, Gerontology, Health Social Science, and Public Health. Its commitment to high-quality scholarly work is reflected in its impressive ranking within the top quartiles (Q1 and Q2) across multiple categories, boasting a remarkable influence in Arts and Humanities as well as Social Psychology, with Scopus rankings placing it in the 93rd percentile for Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) and the 88th percentile in Health (social science). Despite its lack of Open Access options, this journal, with a publication timeline spanning from 1981 to 2024, encourages a broad discourse on ageing by emphasizing both the theoretical and practical aspects of societal impacts, making it an essential platform for advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in ageing studies.
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