Aims & Scope
Journal of Aging Research and Healthcare (JARH) publishes rigorous, interdisciplinary research on biological aging mechanisms, geriatric clinical practice, age-related disease management, and healthcare delivery systems for older populations.
Research Scope
Biological Mechanisms of Aging
- Cellular senescence and aging pathways
- Gerontogenomics and epigenetic modifications
- Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress
- Telomere biology and chromosomal stability
- Proteostasis and protein aggregation
- Metabolic changes in aging organisms
Longitudinal study examining DNA methylation patterns in centenarians versus age-matched controls with age-related diseases.
Geriatric Clinical Medicine
- Age-related multimorbidity management
- Frailty assessment and intervention
- Polypharmacy and medication optimization
- Geriatric syndromes (falls, delirium, incontinence)
- Perioperative care for older adults
- Palliative and end-of-life care
Randomized controlled trial of comprehensive geriatric assessment versus standard care in reducing hospital readmissions among frail elderly patients.
Cognitive Aging & Neurodegeneration
- Age-related cognitive decline trajectories
- Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
- Vascular cognitive impairment
- Mild cognitive impairment progression
- Neuroprotective interventions
- Cognitive reserve and brain resilience
Prospective cohort study investigating the relationship between midlife cardiovascular risk factors and late-life dementia incidence over 25 years.
Healthcare Systems & Policy
- Long-term care models and quality metrics
- Healthcare utilization in aging populations
- Age-friendly health systems implementation
- Economic burden of age-related diseases
- Health literacy and self-management
- Telemedicine and technology adoption
Mixed-methods evaluation of a community-based integrated care program for homebound elderly, measuring health outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Dietary interventions, sarcopenia prevention, exercise physiology in older adults, nutritional epidemiology specific to aging populations.
Mental Health in Aging
Late-life depression, anxiety disorders, suicide prevention, psychological resilience, social isolation interventions in elderly populations.
Social Gerontology
Ageism and discrimination, elder abuse prevention, intergenerational relationships, social determinants of healthy aging, rural aging challenges.
Chronic Disease Management
Age-specific approaches to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, COPD, arthritis, osteoporosis, and cancer in geriatric populations.
Sensory & Functional Decline
Age-related vision and hearing loss, mobility impairment, activities of daily living preservation, assistive technology evaluation.
Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Age-related pharmacokinetic changes, drug-drug interactions in polypharmacy, deprescribing strategies, medication adherence interventions.
Longevity Science
Interventions targeting biological aging processes, senolytics, caloric restriction mimetics, healthspan extension strategies. Note: Requires strong mechanistic data and clinical relevance.
Digital Health & AI
Machine learning for aging biomarker discovery, wearable devices for remote monitoring, predictive models for geriatric outcomes. Note: Must demonstrate clinical utility in older populations.
Precision Geriatrics
Genomic-guided treatment selection, personalized aging trajectories, biomarker-driven interventions. Note: Requires validation in geriatric cohorts.
We Do Not Consider
Studies on hypertension, diabetes, or asthma management that do not specifically address age-related considerations, geriatric-specific outcomes, or older adult populations. Rationale: Lacks relevance to aging-specific pathophysiology or care delivery.
Developmental studies, childhood diseases, adolescent health, or research focused on populations under 50 years without clear aging implications. Rationale: Outside journal's demographic focus on older adults.
Plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, or surgical techniques without geriatric-specific considerations (e.g., perioperative risk assessment in elderly). Rationale: Insufficient connection to aging research or geriatric care principles.
Molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics studies that do not explicitly investigate aging mechanisms, age-related changes, or implications for older populations. Rationale: Must demonstrate clear relevance to gerontology or geriatrics.
General insurance policy analysis, billing practices, or healthcare financing without specific focus on older adult populations or age-related healthcare delivery challenges. Rationale: Too broad; must address aging-specific healthcare systems issues.
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Fast-Track Review (4-6 weeks)
Standard Review (6-8 weeks)
Selective Acceptance
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
CONSORT for trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews, ARRIVE for animal studies
Data Transparency
Data sharing encouraged; datasets deposited in recognized repositories with DOI assignment
Ethics Approval
IRB/ethics committee approval required for human studies; IACUC approval for animal research
Preprint Policy
Preprints accepted; authors must disclose preprint servers and DOIs upon submission
Decision Metrics
Ready to Submit?
Ensure your research aligns with our scope and meets our editorial standards. We prioritize rigorous, impactful studies that advance understanding of aging biology, improve geriatric care, or inform healthcare policy for older populations.
