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Journal of Gerontology Template

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About the Journal of Gerontology format

Journal of Gerontology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Oxford University Press, covering Aging and Gerontology Research, Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies, Retirement, Disability, and Employment.

PublisherOxford University Press
Reference styleAuthor–year (OUP)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Gerontology, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inAging and Gerontology Research Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies Retirement, Disability, and Employment Human auditory perception and evaluation Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
ISSN0022-1422
h-index216
i10-index3,334
Total citations284,020
Top institutions publishing hereWashington University in St. Louis
Journal websitecatalog.hathitrust.org
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Papers published in Journal of Gerontology per year

198
1983
218
1984
191
1985
199
1986
205
1987
132
1988
161
1989
152
1990
185
1991
187
1992
176
1993
157
1994

Citation impact of Journal of Gerontology by publication year

12.3K
1983
9.9K
1984
10.8K
1985
11.3K
1986
11.1K
1987
9.1K
1988
13.8K
1989
17.7K
1990
17.1K
1991
15.2K
1992
14.7K
1993
27K
1994

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Journal of Gerontology

A Short Physical Performance Battery Assessing Lower Extremity Function: Association With Self-Reported Disability and Prediction of Mortality and Nursing Home Admission

Jack M. Guralnik, E. M. Simonsick, Luigi Ferrucci et al. · 1 Mar 1994

BACKGROUND: A short battery of physical performance tests was used to assess lower extremity function in more than 5,000 persons age 71 years and older in three communities. METHODS: Balance, gait, strength, and endurance were evaluated by examining ability to stand with the feet together in the side-by-side, semi-tandem, and tandem positions, time to walk…

9,772 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Aging: A Theory Based on Free Radical and Radiation Chemistry

Denham Harman · 1 Jul 1956

The phenomenon of growth, decline and death—aging—has been the source of considerable speculation (1, 8, 10). This cycle seems to be a more or less direct function of the metabolic rate and this in turn depends on the species (animal or plant) on which are superimposed the factors of heredity and the effects of the…

8,475 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Measurement of Functional Activities in Older Adults in the Community

R. I. PFEFFER, Takashi Kurosaki, C. H. Harrah et al. · 1 May 1982

Two measures of social function designed for community studies of normal aging and mild senile dementia were evaluated in 195 older adults who underwent neurological, cognitive, and affective assessment. An examining and a reviewing neurologist and a neurologically trained nurse independently rated each on a scale of functional capacity. Interrater reliability was high (examining Vs.…

3,001 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Functional Reach: A New Clinical Measure of Balance

Pamela W. Duncan, D. Weiner, Julie Chandler et al. · 1 Nov 1990

A new clinically accessible measure of balance, functional reach (FR), is the difference between arm's length and maximal forward reach, using a fixed base of support. The purposes of this study were to (a) establish FR as a measure of the margin of stability versus the laboratory measure, center of pressure excursion (COPE); (b) test…

2,882 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The Measurement of Life Satisfaction

Bernice L. Neugarten, R. J. Havighurst, Sheldon S. Tobin · 1 Apr 1961

Bernice L. Neugarten, Ph.D., Robert J. Havighurst, Ph.D., Sheldon S. Tobin, M.A.; The Measurement of Life Satisfaction*, Journal of Gerontology, Volume 16,

2,572 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Journal of Gerontology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Gerontology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Gerontology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Oxford University Press format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Journal of Gerontology use?
Journal of Gerontology uses Author–year (OUP) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Gerontology, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Journal of Gerontology?
No. DocuGuru generates the oup-authoring-template LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Oxford University Press-ready Journal of Gerontology document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes Journal of Gerontology?
Journal of Gerontology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Oxford University Press. DocuGuru's Journal of Gerontology template matches Oxford University Press's official submission format.
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