International Journal of Gerontology

metrics 2024

Innovating geriatric care through open-access scholarship.

Introduction

International Journal of Gerontology is a distinguished peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the field of gerontology and addressing the multifaceted challenges associated with aging. Published by the Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency & Critical Care Medicine, this innovative journal has been an open-access platform since 2018, ensuring that vital research is accessible to a global audience. With an ISSN of 1873-9598, it serves as a crucial resource for researchers and practitioners focused on the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. The journal is indexed in Scopus with a rank of #103/116 in the Medicine category (Geriatrics and Gerontology) as of 2023, placing it in the Q4 quartile—a testament to its evolving impact in the field. Spanning works published from 2007 to 2024, the International Journal of Gerontology facilitates the dissemination of critical research findings and clinical practices that inform and enhance geriatric care and research methodologies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.16
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index26
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.09
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life7.10
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI0.08
Total Documents1110
WOS Total Citations513
SCIMAGO Total Citations1422
SCIMAGO SELF Citations252
Scopus Journal Rank0.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.28
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.31
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.28

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geriatrics and Gerontology in Medicine
Rank #103/116
Percentile 11.21
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY
Rank 73/74
Percentile 2.00
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY
Rank 72/74
Percentile 2.70
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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