Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology

metrics 2024

Connecting Cultures for a Deeper Understanding of Aging

Introduction

Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, published by SPRINGER, is an influential academic journal that focuses on the complex interactions between culture and aging in a global context. Since its inception in 1986, this journal has committed to exploring the multifaceted aspects of gerontology through an interdisciplinary lens, making it a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students alike. The journal is ranked in the second quartile of both Geriatrics and Gerontology and Health (social science), reflecting its substantial contribution to the field and its commitment to high-quality research. With an impact factor that showcases its relevance within the scholarly community, the journal provides a platform for empirical studies, theoretical discussions, and critical reviews that address the needs and challenges of an aging population across diverse cultural settings. Although it does not currently offer open access, its robust indexing and reputation within the Scopus database—ranking #134 out of 371 in Social Sciences (Health) and #65 out of 116 in Medicine (Geriatrics)—underscore its impact and credibility in the field. By bridging cultural perspectives and gerontological research, the Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology stands as a pivotal resource for advancing knowledge and practices in aging-related studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.67
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index52
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.15
Influence0.67
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life9.40
Citing Half Life10.10
JCI0.53
Total Documents568
WOS Total Citations940
SCIMAGO Total Citations2156
SCIMAGO SELF Citations117
Scopus Journal Rank0.67
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.58
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.30
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.69

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #134/371
Percentile 63.88
Quartile Q2
Geriatrics and Gerontology in Medicine
Rank #65/116
Percentile 43.97
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

GERONTOLOGY
Rank 32/47
Percentile 33.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

GERONTOLOGY
Rank 31/48
Percentile 35.42
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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