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.
- Average Time to First Decision: 21 days; Average Time from Submission to Publication: approximately 60 days; Acceptance-to-Publication Time: 3–4 days after acceptance
- Global Open Access: CC BY 4.0 licensing ensures unrestricted access to research findings for clinicians, policymakers, educators, and the public worldwide.
- Indexed in Google Scholar and deposited in relevant repositories
- Author-Friendly Policies: Transparent article processing charges with waiver options for researchers from low-income regions and early-career scholars.
- Ethical Publishing Standards: Adheres to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to ensure 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 applied geroscience relevant to clinical and population health.
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.
We accept the following article types: Original Research Articles, Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses, Narrative Reviews, Clinical Case Reports, Short Communications, Methods & Protocols, Perspectives & Commentaries, Letters to the Editor, Data Notes, and Opinion Articles (by invitation).
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.
JARH is committed to transparent, reproducible, and ethically sound research reporting. Authors must adhere to internationally recognized reporting standards appropriate to their study design and methodology.
Authors submitting randomized or non‑randomized clinical trials must comply with CONSORT guidelines. Submissions should include a completed CONSORT checklist and flow diagram. Upload these documents as supplementary files at submission. The manuscript should explicitly address each CONSORT domain to ensure transparent, reproducible reporting of trial methodology and outcomes.
All clinical trials must be registered in a publicly accessible registry (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov) prior to participant enrollment. The registry name and identifier must appear in the Methods section. Unregistered trials will not be considered for peer review.
All manuscripts must follow SAGER guidelines to ensure complete reporting of sex and gender considerations. Authors should describe sex/gender of participants, justify single‑sex studies, report sex‑disaggregated analyses when feasible, and discuss sex/gender implications in interpretation. Include a brief statement in Methods and Discussion addressing SAGER compliance.
Manuscripts presenting quantitative data may undergo statistical review. Authors must provide full statistical methods, justification for sample size, handling of missing data, and software details. When appropriate, authors should provide analysis code as supplementary material to ensure reproducibility.
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 case‑by‑case APC considerations based on demonstrated financial need, 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.
I found OAP great to work with, very fast turnaround of the review and publishing decision. Their staff are both friendly and prompt in response to questions and provide all the information required. I found this a totally different experience compared to traditional journals and would recommend OAP as an effective way to get work disseminated quickly and actually have a high impact on the field due to their open access policy. The scope of the journal is broad yet the quality of publications are high. So overall a positive experience and I would publish with them again.
I found the JARH an optimal host of innovative science evaluated through rigorous editorial and peer-review processes. Words cannot truly appreciate their hard work but can indeed convey the real satisfaction.
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.
