The Gerontologist

About The Gerontologist

About The Gerontologist

The Gerontologist is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Oxford University Press.

Key indicators: ISSN 00169013, 17585341.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

Publishing in The Gerontologist

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

• Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
• Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

• Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
• Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
• Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
• Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of The Gerontologist?
00169013, 17585341.

Who publishes The Gerontologist?
Oxford University Press.

Where do I submit to The Gerontologist?
Via the official website.

Is The Gerontologist peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.