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Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare (JARH) is a focused platform for geroscience, geriatrics, and aging care systems. Use the guidance below to confirm scope fit, prepare a strong submission, and move efficiently through peer review.

Journal at a glance

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

Submission routes

Choose the submission method that best fits your workflow. All routes are reviewed by the editorial office and recorded in the same system. All submissions receive an initial quality check for completeness and scope alignment before formal peer review.

Pre submission inquiry

If you are unsure about scope fit, you may send a short inquiry before submitting. Include the manuscript title, study design, and one paragraph describing the aging outcomes or care system impact. Include 3 to 5 keywords and the primary aging outcomes so the editorial office can quickly assess fit and reviewer alignment.

Email [email protected] and the editorial office will advise on fit and next steps.

ManuscriptZone tips

If you submit through ManuscriptZone, complete your profile with current affiliation, ORCID ID, and subject expertise. This improves reviewer matching and reduces follow up requests during processing.

Keep your login details active so you can respond quickly to revision requests and access decision letters. Upload keywords that reflect geroscience or aging care systems to improve reviewer alignment.

Scope fit: we screen positively for

JARH welcomes research that advances older adult outcomes across biological, clinical, behavioral, and social determinants. We prioritize work that strengthens aging care systems, caregiver support, and policy relevant evidence.

• Biological mechanisms of aging linked to health, function, or intervention outcomes.
• Geriatric clinical care, frailty management, and multimorbidity pathways.
• Cognitive and neurodegenerative aging, including dementia care and caregiver support.
• Mental health, behavioral interventions, social connection, and quality of life.
• Rehabilitation, mobility, falls prevention, and functional independence.
• Age friendly health systems, long term care, and caregiving models.
• Policy and health systems research that improves equity and access for older adults.

If your manuscript advances one of these domains, JARH is a strong fit. We are not limited to a single lane and encourage integrated approaches that connect biology, clinical practice, and care systems.

Article types

Selecting the right article type speeds editorial screening and ensures reviewers use the correct criteria.

Prepare your manuscript

Follow the Instructions for Author for formatting and reporting standards. Submissions that align with journal scope and format move faster through screening.

Use clear headings, consistent terminology, and structured abstracts. Explain how your findings advance healthy aging, geriatric care, or aging care systems, and highlight practical implications for older adults or caregivers. Describe the care setting, participant characteristics, and practical implications so reviewers can judge translational value and real world relevance.

Manuscript structure guidance

Well structured manuscripts move through review faster. Use the outline below for most research articles and adapt as needed for reviews or methods papers.

• Title, abstract, and keywords that highlight aging outcomes and relevance.
• Introduction with a clear aging problem or care system gap.
• Methods with population details, measures, and validation.
• Results with clear tables, figures, and statistical reporting.
• Discussion linking findings to clinical care, behavior, or policy impact.
• Conclusion focused on older adult outcomes and next steps.

Cover letter guidance

A concise cover letter helps editors assess scope fit and assign reviewers quickly. Include the article type, key findings, and a clear statement of aging relevance.

• State the primary older adult outcomes or care system implications.
• Explain the novelty compared to prior aging literature.
• Confirm that the manuscript is original and not under review elsewhere.

Authorship and ORCID

Provide complete author names, affiliations, and contact details for each contributor. Consistent formatting improves indexing accuracy and reduces production delays.

Include ORCID IDs where available and describe author contributions. If multiple institutions are involved, identify the primary affiliation for each author.

Funding and acknowledgments

Disclose funding sources, grant numbers, and institutional support in the acknowledgments section. If no external funding was received, state this explicitly.

Clear funding disclosures help readers interpret the research context and comply with funder reporting requirements. Include any relevant trial registration numbers in this section if applicable.

Figures, tables, and data quality

High quality visuals improve reviewer confidence and reduce revision cycles. Ensure that all figures and tables are labeled clearly and referenced in the manuscript text.

• Provide units, sample sizes, and statistical details for all outcomes.
• Use consistent terminology across text, tables, and figures.
• Include descriptive captions that explain outcomes for older adults.
• Submit supplemental data when it strengthens reproducibility.

Data availability and supplemental files

Provide a clear data availability statement and indicate where readers can access datasets, protocols, or code. When data cannot be shared, explain the limitation and how results were verified.

Supplemental files should include extended methods, instruments, or analytic details that strengthen trust and enable replication in aging research.

Submission checklist

• Title and abstract clearly state aging relevance and older adult outcomes.
• Methods include population details, measures, and validation information.
• Results include clinical, behavioral, or system level outcomes for older adults.
• Ethics statements, consent, and data availability are complete.
• All figures and tables are labeled with clear captions.
• All authors approve the final manuscript and order.

Ethics and reporting checklist

Use this checklist to ensure compliance with ethical and reporting requirements for aging research.

• Ethics approval and consent documented for human studies.
• Trial registration or protocol registration when applicable.
• Reporting guidelines such as CONSORT, STROBE, or PRISMA used when relevant.
• Data availability and conflict of interest statements included.

Suggested reviewers

You may suggest reviewers who have expertise in geroscience, geriatrics, or aging care systems. Suggested reviewers should have no conflicts of interest and should be based at independent institutions.

Providing reviewer suggestions can speed up the review process, but final reviewer selection is at the editor's discretion. Avoid suggesting recent collaborators or mentors.

Common reasons for delay

Most delays occur when submissions are missing key aging context or documentation. Address the items below to keep your review on track.

• Unclear relevance to older adults or aging outcomes.
• Missing ethics approvals or consent documentation.
• Insufficient reporting of measures or intervention details.
• Incomplete data availability statements or missing disclosures.

Review and decision workflow

1. Editorial screening for scope fit and completeness.
2. Assignment to expert reviewers in aging research or care systems.
3. First decision with reviewer comments and revision guidance.
4. Revisions reviewed by editors and, if needed, reviewers.
5. Final acceptance and production for online publication.

We provide clear updates throughout the process so authors can plan timelines with confidence.

Revisions and resubmissions

When revisions are requested, respond to each reviewer comment clearly and submit a point by point response. Highlight changes in the manuscript to help editors verify updates.

If a manuscript is declined for scope reasons, resubmission is appropriate only when the aging relevance has been strengthened substantially.

Language and presentation support

Authors who need language or formatting assistance can use the Language Editing Service. Clear presentation strengthens peer review outcomes.

Use consistent terminology for aging populations, and define abbreviations at first use to improve readability for multidisciplinary audiences.

After acceptance

Accepted manuscripts enter production for copyediting, layout, and final proof review. Articles are published open access with DOIs and structured metadata that improves discoverability.

• Professional copyediting to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Author proof review to confirm accuracy and corrections.
• Rapid online publication with permanent DOI assignment.

Accurate titles, abstracts, and keywords support indexing and ensure the work reaches aging research audiences.

Article processing charges

JARH is open access, and article processing charges support editorial management, peer review coordination, and production. Waiver and discount requests are considered for authors with demonstrated need.

Review the Article Processing Charges page for rates and eligibility guidance. If your institution requires an invoice or waiver confirmation, contact the editorial office before acceptance.

Have questions before you submit?

Send a short summary and key outcomes to the editorial office for scope guidance.