About Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare

Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare (JARH) is a peer reviewed, open access journal that advances geroscience, geriatrics, and aging care systems research. We publish rigorous work that improves health, function, and quality of life for older adults by integrating biological, clinical, behavioral, and policy evidence.

A unified aging research mandate

JARH is built around one principle: older adult outcomes improve when biology, clinical care, and health systems are studied together. We bring geroscience and geriatrics into conversation with public health, social determinants, and policy so that discoveries translate into real world impact across diverse populations.

Our scope covers biological mechanisms of aging, geriatric clinical care, cognitive and neurodegenerative aging, rehabilitation, mental health, caregiving and long term care, and the social and health systems drivers of healthy aging globally. This breadth ensures that submissions are not confined to a single lane but reflect the full continuum of aging research and healthcare delivery. We actively encourage multidisciplinary studies that integrate clinical care pathways, community supports, and policy levers to deliver measurable improvements in function, independence, and patient reported outcomes for older adults.

Journal at a glance

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

Core research domains

JARH welcomes research across the full aging spectrum. The examples below illustrate how we connect geroscience, clinical practice, and health systems to deliver better outcomes for older adults.

What we prioritize

We prioritize manuscripts that clearly show how research findings translate into healthier aging, improved care, or stronger systems. This includes evidence for older adult outcomes, caregiver support, and real world implementation.

• Studies that integrate biological mechanisms with clinical or community outcomes.
• Research that improves cognitive health, dementia care, and neurodegenerative support.
• Interventions that strengthen functional ability, rehabilitation, or mobility.
• Evidence on social determinants, equity, and access to aging related services.
• Policy relevant analyses that inform long term care and age friendly systems.
• Implementation research that moves evidence into practice across settings.

Global and equity centered perspective

Aging is a global challenge with diverse regional contexts. JARH encourages cross cultural research, population based studies, and equity focused analyses that illuminate how older adults experience care and healthy aging across different settings.

We welcome submissions that address rural and urban disparities, health system capacity, cultural determinants of caregiving, and innovative models that expand access for underserved communities. Studies that compare health system approaches across regions are especially valuable.

Editorial approach and peer review

JARH applies a structured editorial process that prioritizes scope fit, methodological rigor, and relevance to older adult outcomes. Each submission is screened for alignment with geroscience, geriatrics, and aging care systems before peer review begins.

Reviewers are selected for subject expertise and the ability to evaluate clinical, behavioral, and policy implications. We emphasize transparency, clear reporting, and actionable feedback that helps authors strengthen the impact of their work.

Translational and implementation focus

JARH values research that connects scientific discovery with real world application. We prioritize studies that demonstrate how biological insights or clinical interventions translate into meaningful changes for older adult health, caregiver support, or aging care systems.

Implementation research is especially welcome when it tests care models in community or long term care settings, evaluates scalability, or measures outcomes such as functional independence and quality of life.

• Clinical pathways that improve geriatric care delivery.
• Community based interventions with measurable outcomes.
• Programs that reduce caregiver burden or improve care coordination.

Workforce and care delivery innovation

An effective aging care system depends on trained professionals and adaptable services. JARH welcomes research on workforce development, interprofessional collaboration, and innovative service delivery that improves care continuity.

We also encourage studies on digital health tools, care coordination platforms, and age friendly clinical practices that strengthen access and efficiency.

Education, training, and caregiver capacity

Building a resilient aging care system requires strong training pipelines and caregiver support. JARH welcomes research that evaluates educational interventions, workforce readiness, and caregiver training that improves outcomes for older adults.

• Training programs that improve geriatric competencies.
• Caregiver support models and skill building interventions.
• Interprofessional collaboration that strengthens coordinated care.

Policy and system impact

JARH prioritizes evidence that informs policy decisions and system transformation. We encourage analyses of financing, service delivery, and regulatory approaches that improve access to quality aging care.

Submissions that connect policy changes to measurable outcomes for older adults or caregivers are especially valued.

Community and caregiver focus

Healthy aging depends on caregivers, families, and community resources. JARH welcomes research on caregiver burden, support interventions, and community based models that improve daily living and reduce preventable decline.

We also highlight studies that include patient reported outcomes, lived experience perspectives, and culturally responsive care strategies, especially for dementia and long term care settings.

Special issues and collaborations

JARH publishes themed special issues that spotlight emerging priorities in aging research. These issues bring together multidisciplinary teams and accelerate dissemination of evidence on critical topics such as age friendly systems, dementia care, and equity in aging.

Researchers and clinical leaders are encouraged to propose special issues that align with the journal mission and provide clear benefits for older adult outcomes.

Partnerships and collaboration

JARH encourages collaboration between academic researchers, clinical teams, community organizations, and policymakers. Cross sector partnerships strengthen study design and ensure that aging research translates into practical improvements for older adults and caregivers.

We welcome multi site studies, international collaborations, and initiatives that bring evidence into practice through coordinated care programs and policy informed solutions.

Data transparency and reproducibility

To advance trust in aging research, JARH encourages data sharing and clear reporting of methods, measures, and analytic decisions. Manuscripts should include data availability statements and describe how results can be verified.

We support reproducibility by encouraging detailed protocols, validated assessment tools, and supplemental materials that enable replication across settings.

Open access visibility and impact

All JARH articles are published open access under the CC BY 4.0 license. This maximizes reach across academic, clinical, policy, and community audiences and supports translation of aging research into real world practice.

We work with authors to ensure clear metadata, strong keywords, and structured abstracts that improve discovery in indexing services and search engines. Articles are distributed through repositories and library catalogs that extend visibility to global aging research audiences.

Research integrity and transparency

JARH promotes responsible research practices, including clear reporting of methods, data availability, and conflict of interest disclosures. We encourage authors to share datasets and protocols when feasible to strengthen trust in aging research.

Transparency helps clinicians and policymakers apply evidence confidently, especially in areas such as dementia care, rehabilitation, and long term care systems.

Submission and author support

Authors can submit through ManuscriptZone, the submission form, or by email. We provide responsive editorial support and clear guidance to keep review cycles efficient.

Our editorial office assists with scope questions, formatting guidance, and revision coordination so authors can focus on advancing aging research and outcomes. We aim to respond quickly to author inquiries to keep submissions moving.

• Manuscript portal: https://oap.manuscriptzone.net
• Submission form: https://openaccesspub.org/manuscript-submission-form
• Email submission: [email protected]

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