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The Journal of Frailty & Aging

The Journal of Frailty & Aging is a fully digital, gold open-access, peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing research in aging and age-related subclinical conditions. It focuses on the social, biological, and clinical factors underlying intrinsic capacity, frailty development, and aging in older adults, and publishes original research papers, review articles, case reports, controversies, letters to the Editor, and book reviews. The journal is indexed in DOAJ, Medline, PubMed Central, Web of Science (ESCI), and Scopus.

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Subject Geriatrics & Gerontology
Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2260-1341
eISSN 2273-4309
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: USD 2850 excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

The Journal of Frailty & Aging accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be structured. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to a maximum of 3,500 text words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords and, if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement in a new section placed before the references list.
References References must be limited to 60. Citations and style must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and listed in the reference list in the order of first appearance, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables combined must be limited to 5 graphics. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are addressed only as editable text. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and include captions.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A narrative abstract is required for Reviews. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be narrative.
Manuscript Reviews must be limited to a maximum of 5,000 text words. Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. A declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be included in a new section before the references list when applicable.
References Reviews must be limited to 120 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and listed in numerical order of appearance, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Reviews must be limited to 5 graphics, including tables and/or figures. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while table placement is not explicitly stated. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript and numbered consecutively.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Brief Reports must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Brief Reports must be limited to 2,000 text words. A declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation, if applicable, must be included in a new section before the references list.
References Brief Reports must be limited to 30 references. Manuscripts should adhere to AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets in the text and listed in reference-list order of appearance, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports must be limited to 2 graphics total, including tables and/or figures. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must include captions and be cited and numbered consecutively in the text, and figures must have captions and be cited and numbered according to their order of appearance.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 800 text words. A generative AI use statement must be included in a new section at the end of the manuscript before the references if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be limited to 5. Manuscript should adhere to AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and listed in numerical order of first appearance, with the first 6 authors given before 'et al.' for works with more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor must be limited to 1 graphic, including tables, figures, or appendices. Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript and provided with captions.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with subsections numbered hierarchically. Provide 1 to 6 keywords in English, include acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references, and add any generative AI use statement in a new section before the references list.
References References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. Citations must use numbers in square brackets, the reference list must be numbered in order of first appearance, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and all artwork must have a caption.
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Recent Publications

Systemic barriers to geriatric care in South Africa: a qualitative stakeholder-informed analysis

Linda Mayer, Tersia Ellis, Rebecca Foxton, Dhanalutchmee Govender, Wanda Serena Pettersson, Kathryn Stinson, Janette Strauss, Jeanne Uys

10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100198
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Components and classification of frailty and palliative care

Tjeerd van der Ploeg, Johan Wens, Robbert J J Gobbens

10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100196
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Fat-free mass index and apixaban exposure in frail hospitalized older adults: An exploratory study

Tancrède de Jerphanion, Olivier Brière, Jennifer Gautier, Alexis Bourgeais, Myriam Mellou, Léa Bourreau, Cédric Annweiler, Mathieu Corvaisier

10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100201
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Higher cystatin C, but not creatinine, predicts frailty risk in individuals with normal kidney function

Fan Zhang, Yue Xing, Yan Bai, Liuyan Huang, Yifei Zhong

10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100195
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Rethink poverty during age: Time for Umberto D. again

Emanuele Marzetti, Hélio Jose Coelho-Junior

10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100197
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

9 days submission to first decision; 50 days submission to decision after review; 83 days submission to acceptance; 42 days acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover/response letter is required when submitting a revised manuscript and should provide a point-by-point response to reviewers’ comments.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 2850 excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Frailty in Older Adults Nutrition and Health in Aging Chronic Disease Management Strategies Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Body Composition Measurement Techniques Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Health disparities and outcomes Physical Activity and Health Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Muscle Physiology and Disorders Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Aging and Gerontology Research Nutritional Studies and Diet Hip and Femur Fractures HIV-related health complications and treatments Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Dental Health and Care Utilization Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Bone health and osteoporosis research Muscle metabolism and nutrition Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

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