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Innovation In Aging

Innovation in Aging is a fully open access journal published on behalf of the Gerontological Society of America. It launched in January 2017, is indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index, PubMed Central, and the Directory of Open Access Journals, and reports a rapid review process with first decisions typically made within 30 days.

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Subject Geriatrics & Gerontology, Gerontology
Impact Factor 4.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2399-5300
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No submission fees.

Submission Instructions

Innovation In Aging accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background and Objectives, Research Design and Methods, Results, and Discussion and Implications.
Manuscript Main text is limited to 6,000 words. Main text must include the sections Background and Objectives, Research Design and Methods, Results, and Discussion and Implications. Manuscript must include three to five keywords below the abstract, a 100-word innovation and translational significance statement below the abstract, and any AI use must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References Manuscript must follow either APA 7th edition or AMA 11th edition style. References must be displayed in full and placed on a separate page immediately following the text.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be included in the main document, with tables placed after the references and figures placed after the tables. All images, figures, illustrations, and photographs must include alt text directly under the relevant figure legend in the main manuscript file.
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Scholarly Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background and Objectives, Research Design and Methods, Results, and Discussion and Implications.
Manuscript Main text is limited to 8,000 words. Main text must include Background and Objectives, Research Design and Methods, Results, and Discussion and Implications. Manuscript must include three to five keywords, a statement below the abstract explaining innovation and translational significance limited to 100 words, and an AI-use disclosure in the Materials and Methods or similar section if AI tools were used.
References Manuscript must follow either APA 7th edition or AMA 11th edition style. References must be displayed in full and placed on a separate page immediately following the text.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be included in the main document, with tables placed at the end following the references and figures placed at the end following the tables. Authors must provide alt text descriptions directly under the relevant figure legends for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs included in the main article.
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Research Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background and Objectives, Research Design and Methods, Results, and Discussion and Implications.
Manuscript Main text is limited to 3,000 words. Main text must include Background and Objectives, Research Design and Methods, Results, and Discussion and Implications. Manuscript must include three to five keywords below the abstract, a 100-word innovation and translational significance statement below the abstract, and an AI-use disclosure in the Materials and Methods or similar section if AI tools were used.
References References and manuscript style must follow either APA 7th edition or AMA 11th edition. References must be displayed in full and placed on a separate page immediately following the text.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be included in the main document, with tables placed after the references and figures placed after the tables. Alt text descriptions must be included in the main manuscript file directly under each relevant figure legend.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Text is limited to 1,000 words. Main text must include Background and Objectives, Research Design and Methods, Results, and Discussion and Implications sections. No more than one element is allowed, supplementary material is not permitted, and any AI use must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References are limited to 10. References and manuscript style must follow either APA 7th edition or AMA 11th edition. References should be displayed in full and placed on a separate page immediately following the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables combined are limited to one element. Tables and figures must be included in the main document, with tables placed at the end following the references and figures placed after the tables. Alt text descriptions must be included in the main manuscript file directly under each relevant figure legend.
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Recent Publications

Cognitive dispersion in established adulthood: etiology and implications for cognitive aging

Anqing Zheng, Elizabeth Muñoz, Robin P Corley, Daniel E Gustavson, Naomi P Friedman, Robert Plomin, Sally J Wadsworth, Chandra A Reynolds

10.1093/geroni/igag039
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Does sit-to-stand transition velocity vary across the day? Association with physical functioning and fatigability in community-dwelling older adults

Antti Löppönen, Laura Karavirta, Merja Rantakokko, Katja Lindeman, Christophe Delecluse, Evelien Van Roie, Taina Rantanen, Lotta Palmberg

10.1093/geroni/igag040
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Smartphones as a Gateway to Independence and Adaptation: Older Mandarin-Speaking Immigrants’ Use of Smartphones for Everyday Living

Prince Chiagozie Ekoh, Sepali Guruge, Jie Zhang, Kateryna Metersky, Denise S Cloutier, Hongmei Tong, Christine A Walsh

10.1093/geroni/igag032
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Life-Course Socioeconomic Trajectories and Cognitive Aging in Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Mingyue Gao, Wenxin Cai, Yixuan Ma, Min Yang, Lingxiao He, Leah Li, Ya Fang

10.1093/geroni/igag030
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Co-developing implementation strategies to support STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) for older adult fall prevention in outpatient physical therapy

Jennifer L Vincenzo, Sarah K Council, Mariana Wingood, Aaron J Scott, Jamie M Caulley, Emily Kocurek, Jennifer S Brach, Geoffrey M Curran

10.1093/geroni/igag036
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Rapid review process with first decisions typically made within 30 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is optional. If provided, it should not exceed 300 words and should explain why the study is innovative, how it informs understanding of aging or the life course, and the translational significance of the findings.

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Research Topics

Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Health disparities and outcomes Aging and Gerontology Research Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies Technology Use by Older Adults Retirement, Disability, and Employment Frailty in Older Adults Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Health and Well-being Studies Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Nutrition and Health in Aging Elder Abuse and Neglect Chronic Disease Management Strategies Global Health Care Issues COVID-19 and Mental Health Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Employment and Welfare Studies Physical Activity and Health Health and Wellbeing Research Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Family Support in Illness

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