Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Publications
16th Intrinsic Capacity, Frailty and Sarcopenia Research Conference for Healthy Longevity (ICFSR), March 10-12, 2026 Washington, DC, USA Conference proceedings
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10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100177
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16th Intrinsic Capacity, Frailty and Sarcopenia Research Conference for Healthy Longevity (ICFSR)
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10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100176
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Welcome to the Intrinsic Capacity, Frailty and Sarcopenia Research Conference for Healthy Longevity (ICFSR 2026) in Washington, DC
Peter M. Abadir
10.1016/j.tjfa.2026.100174
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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.
Reformat to The Journal of Frailty & Aging using Livewrite PremiumIs 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.
Reformat to The Journal of Frailty & Aging using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article Publishing Charge: USD 2850 excluding taxes.
Reformat to The Journal of Frailty & Aging using Livewrite PremiumResearch 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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