ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GERONTOLOGIE UND GERIATRIE

metrics 2024

Empowering practitioners with vital insights on geriatric care.

Introduction

ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GERONTOLOGIE UND GERIATRIE, published by SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, is an authoritative journal dedicated to advancing the field of geriatrics and gerontology. With its ISSN 0948-6704 and E-ISSN 1435-1269, this journal has been a significant source of scholarly articles since its inception in 1995, catering to researchers and practitioners amid the growing importance of ageing studies. While it currently holds a Q4 ranking in Geriatrics and Gerontology and a Q3 ranking in Gerontology and Social Sciences, its contribution spans vital topics related to health ethics and legal aspects—reflecting a comprehensive view of the challenges faced in elder care. Although it is not an open-access journal, its rigorous peer-review process ensures that the research published is of high quality and relevance. Based in Heidelberg, Germany, the journal aims to foster discourse and disseminate crucial research findings that impact the health of elderly populations, making it an essential resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students devoted to improving geriatric care and understanding the complexities associated with ageing.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.36
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.26
Influence0.29
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.60
Citing Half Life5.80
JCI0.30
Total Documents2406
WOS Total Citations1219
SCIMAGO Total Citations4862
SCIMAGO SELF Citations693
Scopus Journal Rank0.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.82
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.79
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.85

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #196/371
Percentile 47.17
Quartile Q3
Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in Nursing
Rank #28/46
Percentile 39.13
Quartile Q3
Gerontology in Nursing
Rank #26/39
Percentile 33.33
Quartile Q3
Geriatrics and Gerontology in Medicine
Rank #87/116
Percentile 25.00
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY
Rank 65/74
Percentile 12.80
Quartile Q4
GERONTOLOGY
Rank 35/47
Percentile 26.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY
Rank 66/74
Percentile 10.81
Quartile Q4
GERONTOLOGY
Rank 43/48
Percentile 10.42
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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