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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research

Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research is a journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society covering geriatric medicine and research, with content organized across article categories including Editorial, Review Article, Original Article, Case Report, Letter, and Others.

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Subject Geriatrics & Gerontology
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2508-4909
eISSN 2508-4909
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 400 per article for up to 8 pages plus USD 50 per additional page; for manuscripts submitted from South Korea, KRW 500,000 for up to 8 pages plus KRW 60,000 per additional page; 50% discount for corresponding authors based in World Bank low- or lower-middle-income countries.

Submission Instructions

Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter or completed journal submission form should accompany the submission. The cover letter or submission form should include statements on authorship and conflicts of interest, contact information for the responsible author if not in the manuscript, and disclosure of any generative AI use.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Articles. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and it must specify the number of study participants with conclusions emphasizing clinical relevance.
Manuscript The text must not exceed 3,500 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. The text should usually be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript must include 3 to 5 MeSH keywords after the abstract and include disclosure of generative AI use in the appropriate section if applicable.
References No more than 50 references are permitted. References must use Vancouver style with consecutive numbers in parentheses in the text. References must be listed in citation order, and if a reference has more than 7 authors, the first 6 should be listed followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables No more than 7 tables and figures in total are permitted. Tables must be submitted separately from the main body of the paper. Only one table or figure may be provided per page.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover letter should accompany the submission or authors may instead provide a completed journal submission form. If provided, the cover letter or submission form must include statements on authorship and conflicts of interest, plus contact information for the author responsible for communication if not included in the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required for reviews. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract structure is not explicitly specified for reviews in general, but systematic reviews or meta-analyses must include a structured abstract.
Manuscript Review text must not exceed 6,000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Reviews must be organized as Title page, Introduction, Main text, Conclusion, and References. Review manuscripts should describe the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data.
References Reviews may include an unlimited number of references, although they should not exceed 100 references. References must be cited in Vancouver style using consecutive numbers in parentheses. References must be listed in order of citation, and for works with more than 7 authors the first 6 authors should be listed followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Reviews may include no more than 7 tables and figures. Tables must be submitted separately from the main body of the paper. Only one table or figure may be provided per page.
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Case Report

Cover Letter A cover letter or completed journal submission form must accompany the submission. The cover letter or submission form must include statements on authorship and conflicts of interest and contact information for the author responsible for communication if not provided elsewhere.
Abstract An abstract is required for Case Reports. The abstract must not exceed 150 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The text must not exceed 1,500 words excluding references, figure legends, and tables. The manuscript must be organized as Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, References, Tables, and Figures. Up to 3 keywords must be provided after the abstract, and any use of generative AI must be disclosed in the manuscript and cover letter.
References No more than 20 references are permitted. References must be cited in Vancouver style using consecutive numbers in parentheses. References must be listed in order of citation, and if a reference has more than 7 authors, the first 6 authors must be listed followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables No more than 7 tables and figures in total are permitted. Tables must be submitted separately from the main body of the paper. Only one table or figure may be provided per page, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter or completed journal submission form must accompany the submission. If generative AI was used, the cover letter must disclose its extent and purpose.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 1,200 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Letters To The Editor must not use subtitles. Any acknowledgements must be included in the body of the letter.
References No more than 15 references are permitted. References in the text must be cited using consecutive numbers in parentheses in Vancouver style. References must be listed in the order of citation, and if a reference has more than 7 authors, list the first 6 authors followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables No more than 1 figure or table may be included. Tables must be submitted separately from the main body of the paper. Only one table or figure may be provided per page.
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Editorial

Cover Letter A cover letter or completed journal submission form should accompany the submission. If generative AI was used, the cover letter must disclose the extent and purpose of its use.
Abstract Editorials do not require an abstract.
Manuscript Text length must not exceed 1,200 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. A disclosure statement must be included in the manuscript text even if no participating author has a conflict of interest to disclose.
References Editorials must have no more than 15 references. References in the text must be cited using consecutive numbers in parentheses in Vancouver style. References must be listed in the order of citation, and if a reference has more than 7 authors, the first 6 authors should be listed followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Editorials may include no more than 7 tables and figures. Tables must be submitted separately from the main body of the paper. Only one table or figure may be provided per page.
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Recent Publications

Association of smoking and alcohol consumption with the presence of sarcopenia at follow-up in community-dwelling people aged 40–74 years

Takumi Kaneko, Keiko Kabasawa, Kaori Kitamura, Yumi Watanabe, Tomoyo Komata, Yumi Ito, Akemi Takahashi, Toshiko Saito, Ryosaku Kobayashi, Rieko Oshiki, Ribeka Takachi, Shoichiro Tsugane, Kei Watanabe, Junta Tanaka, Suguru Yamamoto, Kazutoshi Nakamura

10.4235/agmr.26.0074
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Culturally-Informed Assessment of Depression and Distress in Asian American Men Across Life Stages

Dae Hyun Kim, Syed Shabab Wahid, Emily C. Jaeger, Derek M. Griffith

10.4235/agmr.26.0127
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Correction: Correlation between Phase Angle and the Number of Medications in Older Inpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Toshiyuki Moriyama, Mizuki Tokunaga, Ryoko Hori, Akiko Hachisuka, Hideaki Itoh, Mitsuhiro Ochi, Yasuyuki Matsushima, Satoru Saeki

10.4235/agmr.24.0096.c1
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Healthcare professionals' perceptions of decision-making for older patients with cancer receiving systemic therapy: A systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis

Kengo Hirayama, Honoka Tsumura, Sunka Kim, Moe Nemoto

10.4235/agmr.26.0051
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The Need for Harmonized Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia After the AWGS 2025 Consensus

Fei Zhang, Ziwen Wang, Ahiafor Maxwell, Zhong Wang

10.4235/agmr.26.0064
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Average initial review time is approximately 1 month. Revised manuscripts are retained for a maximum of 90 days. Authors must respond to manuscript editor queries within 2 days and return gallery proof corrections within 2 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is part of the manuscript components. Disclosure of generative AI use should be included in the cover letter. Revised submissions should include a Response Letter with a point-by-point response to the editor.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges are USD 400 per article for up to 8 pages plus USD 50 per additional page. For manuscripts submitted from South Korea, the charge is KRW 500,000 for up to 8 pages plus KRW 60,000 per additional page. A 50% discount is available for manuscripts whose corresponding authors are based in World Bank low- or lower-middle-income countries.

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Research Topics

Frailty in Older Adults Nutrition and Health in Aging Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Health and Wellbeing Research Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Body Composition Measurement Techniques Health disparities and outcomes Chronic Disease Management Strategies Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Bone health and osteoporosis research Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Hip and Femur Fractures Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Aging and Gerontology Research Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Physical Activity and Health Dysphagia Assessment and Management Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Heart Failure Treatment and Management Muscle Physiology and Disorders Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

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