About the Journal of Aging Research and Healthcare
An international, peer-reviewed, open access platform advancing knowledge in geriatric medicine, gerontology, and healthcare systems for aging populations worldwide.
JARH is committed to providing authors with a responsive, transparent, and supportive publishing experience. Our editorial operations prioritize scientific rigor, ethical integrity, and timely dissemination to maximize research impact and visibility. We welcome contributions from early-career investigators, established scholars, healthcare practitioners, and interdisciplinary research teams working at the forefront of aging research and geriatric healthcare.
- Rigorous Peer Review: Expert evaluation by specialists in geriatric medicine, gerontology, and related fields ensures scientific quality and methodological soundness.
- Rapid Publication Timeline: Efficient editorial workflows deliver first decisions quickly and minimize time from acceptance to online publication.
- Global Open Access: CC BY 4.0 licensing ensures unrestricted access to research findings for clinicians, policymakers, educators, and the public worldwide.
- Comprehensive Indexing: Articles are indexed in major databases and repositories to enhance discoverability and citation potential.
- Author-Friendly Policies: Transparent article processing charges with waiver options for researchers from low-income regions and early-career scholars.
- Ethical Publishing Standards: Adherence to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines ensures research integrity and ethical compliance.
JARH publishes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical case reports, methodological innovations, and evidence-based commentaries addressing the full spectrum of aging research and healthcare. Our editorial scope encompasses biological, clinical, psychological, social, and policy dimensions of aging, reflecting the multifactorial nature of health and well-being in later life.
Age-related diseases, multimorbidity management, geriatric syndromes, preventive medicine, clinical trials, and evidence-based treatment protocols for older adults.
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging, biomarkers of biological age, longevity research, and translational geroscience.
Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer survivorship, respiratory conditions, and integrated disease management approaches in aging populations.
Depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, dementia care, psychosocial interventions, and mental health service delivery for older adults.
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia, neuroprotection strategies, and caregiver support systems.
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, mobility enhancement, fall prevention, post-acute care, and functional recovery programs.
Immunosenescence, infection susceptibility, vaccine response in older adults, and immune system modulation.
Polypharmacy, medication safety, drug interactions, deprescribing strategies, and pharmacokinetic changes in aging populations.
Age-friendly health systems, healthcare financing, service delivery models, health insurance, and aging policy analysis.
Nursing care models, caregiver burden, long-term care quality, home care services, and interprofessional collaboration.
Socioeconomic factors, health equity, access to care, social isolation, community-based interventions, and health disparities in aging.
Wellness programs, health literacy, disease prevention strategies, and community health initiatives for older populations.
JARH accepts a diverse range of manuscript types to accommodate different research methodologies, stages of scientific inquiry, and communication needs within the aging research community.
- Original Research Articles: Empirical studies reporting novel findings from experimental, clinical, observational, or intervention research in aging and geriatric healthcare.
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Comprehensive evidence syntheses that evaluate existing research on specific aging-related topics and identify knowledge gaps.
- Clinical Case Studies: Detailed reports of individual patient experiences, therapeutic outcomes, diagnostic challenges, or rare conditions in geriatric practice.
- Methodological Papers: Innovative research methods, assessment tools, measurement instruments, and analytical techniques for aging research.
- Short Communications: Brief reports of preliminary findings, pilot studies, or emerging concepts warranting rapid dissemination.
- Letters to the Editor: Scholarly responses, critiques, or additional perspectives on previously published JARH articles or current debates in the field.
- Commentaries and Perspectives: Expert opinions on pressing issues, emerging trends, policy implications, or future directions in aging research and healthcare.
JARH welcomes manuscript submissions through our online portal or email system. Authors can submit manuscripts via the online submission portal or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions receive initial editorial screening for scope alignment, ethical compliance, and methodological soundness.
Manuscripts deemed suitable for review undergo rigorous single-blind peer review by two or more independent experts with relevant domain expertise. Reviewers evaluate scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, data interpretation, and contribution to the field. Authors receive constructive feedback and clear editorial decisions with revision guidance when applicable.
To support high-quality open access publishing, JARH implements article processing charges (APCs) that cover peer review coordination, professional editing, typesetting, unlimited color figures, online hosting, and long-term digital preservation. APCs are due only upon manuscript acceptance, ensuring that financial considerations do not influence editorial decisions during review.
JARH is committed to removing financial barriers to publication. We offer APC waivers and discounts for authors from low- and middle-income countries, early-career researchers, and those facing financial constraints. For detailed information on APC rates, payment options, and waiver eligibility, visit our Article Processing Charges page.
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JARH upholds the highest standards of research ethics and publication integrity. All human subject research must have appropriate institutional review board approval and informed consent. Animal research must comply with ethical guidelines and institutional animal care protocols. Authors must disclose potential conflicts of interest, funding sources, and individual author contributions using the CRediT taxonomy.
We adhere to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for addressing publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submission, and authorship disputes. Our editorial team investigates allegations promptly and takes appropriate corrective actions, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when warranted.
