Call for Papers

Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare (JARH) invites high quality research that advances aging science, geriatric care, and aging care systems. We seek manuscripts that improve older adult outcomes across biological, clinical, behavioral, and policy domains.

A home for the full spectrum of aging research

JARH is built for researchers who connect geroscience to real world care. We publish work that addresses biological mechanisms of aging, geriatric clinical care, cognitive and neurodegenerative aging, rehabilitation, mental health, social determinants, and the systems that support healthy aging.

If your research advances outcomes for older adults, caregivers, or aging care systems, JARH provides a focused, open access platform with rapid editorial decision making and global visibility. We prioritize work that links biological insights to care delivery, caregiver outcomes, or system performance, and we welcome implementation studies that demonstrate measurable change.

Journal at a glance

ISSN: 2474-7785 | DOI prefix: 10.14302/issn.2474-7785 | License: CC BY 4.0 | Open access publishing

Priority topics

We invite submissions that span the full geroscience and geriatric care continuum. Priority areas include, but are not limited to:

We also welcome interdisciplinary studies that link biological aging to clinical, behavioral, or policy outcomes. Submissions with mixed methods, pragmatic trials, or real world evidence that inform policy or service design are especially encouraged.

Article types we publish

Choose the article type that best aligns with your research goals and contribution.

Why publish with JARH

• Focused scope that integrates geroscience, geriatrics, and aging care systems.
• Rapid editorial screening and efficient peer review timelines.
• Open access visibility to reach researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
• Professional production with DOI assignment and strong metadata standards.
• Support for multidisciplinary teams, community based research, and policy studies.

Scope fit centerline

JARH is intentionally broad within the aging domain. We welcome manuscripts that address biological mechanisms of aging, geriatric clinical care, cognitive and neurodegenerative aging, rehabilitation, mental health, caregiving, and policy or system level evidence.

Submissions should demonstrate clear aging relevance, measure outcomes for older adults or caregivers, and offer evidence that can inform practice or policy. Interdisciplinary studies are encouraged when they remain anchored in aging outcomes. Implementation studies and service evaluations are welcome when they show measurable impact.

Special issues and thematic calls

We publish special issues that focus on emerging priorities in aging research and healthcare systems. Topics may include dementia care innovation, age friendly health systems, equitable access to long term care, or community based interventions.

Researchers interested in proposing a special issue may contact the editorial office with a brief outline of the theme, goals, and potential contributors.

Audience and impact

JARH reaches clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and health system leaders who focus on older adult outcomes. Open access publication ensures that evidence is available to practitioners, community organizations, and caregivers who apply research in real world settings. Your work reaches clinicians in hospitals, community programs, and long term care settings who rely on evidence to improve daily care.

Our journal emphasizes clear reporting, practical implications, and policy relevance to maximize societal impact.

Ethics and publication standards

JARH follows international publishing ethics and expects clear disclosure of funding, conflicts of interest, and ethics approvals. Manuscripts are screened for originality and scope fit before peer review begins.

Authors should include data availability statements and use reporting guidelines where applicable to strengthen transparency.

Prepare a strong submission

Successful manuscripts clearly describe the aging population studied, the outcomes measured, and the implications for practice or policy. Use structured abstracts and highlight how your work advances healthy aging or care systems.

• Explain the aging problem and why it matters for older adults.
• Provide validated methods and transparent data reporting.
• Connect findings to care delivery, caregiving, or policy impact.

Submission readiness checklist

• Clear statement of aging relevance and older adult outcomes.
• Methods and measures described with validation details.
• Ethics approval, consent, and data availability statements included.
• Figures and tables labeled with outcomes that matter to aging care.

Position your manuscript for impact

Successful submissions clearly explain how findings improve older adult outcomes, caregiver support, or aging care systems. Highlight the practical implications of your work, and connect results to real world settings such as community care, long term care, or hospital transitions.

We encourage authors to include policy or implementation implications when relevant, especially for studies that address equity, access, or health system performance. Clear messaging helps readers apply evidence in practice.

Rapid visibility and early sharing

JARH supports timely dissemination of aging research through efficient editorial screening and rapid production after acceptance. Open access publication ensures immediate readership across clinical, academic, and policy audiences.

Clear abstracts, structured keywords, and high quality figures improve visibility in indexing services and search engines.

Indexing and discoverability

JARH articles are indexed across major databases, repositories, and academic search engines. This increases citation potential and ensures that aging research reaches both scientific and practice communities.

Authors can strengthen discoverability by using consistent keywords and reporting outcomes clearly for older adult populations.

APC transparency

JARH is open access, and APCs support peer review, production, and long term hosting. Waivers and discounts are considered for eligible authors.

Review APC details on the Article Processing Charges page.

Peer review timeline

We aim to provide an efficient review process while maintaining rigor. Editorial screening is followed by expert peer review, and authors receive clear guidance for revisions.

Timely responses and complete submissions help maintain fast decisions and rapid publication timelines.

How to submit

Submit through the ManuscriptZone portal, use the submission form, or email the editorial office. Review the Instructions for Author before submitting. The editorial team can assist with scope questions or submission logistics.

Ready to share your aging research?

Publish in JARH and contribute to healthier aging, stronger care systems, and better outcomes for older adults.