Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders

Aims & Scope

As a unique forum devoted exclusively to the study of cognitive dysfunction, Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders concentrates on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s chorea and other neurodegenerative diseases.

The journal draws from diverse related research disciplines such as psychogeriatrics, neuropsychology, clinical neurology, morphology, physiology, genetic molecular biology, pathology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics.

Strong emphasis is placed on the publication of research findings from animal studies which are complemented by clinical and therapeutic experience to give an overall appreciation of the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.781

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	127

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7004

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	478

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Neuroscience, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Validation of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III in Frontotemporal Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

  Citation: 774

  Authors: Sharpley, Samantha, Christopher, Eneida, John R.

• Nonpharmacological Therapies in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Efficacy

  Citation: 693

  Authors: Javier, Barry, Linda, Isabel, Jordi, Teodoro, Bob, Cornelia, Stefanie, Claudia, Aimee, Sam, John, Miia, Henry, José Manuel, Helen, Linda, Mary, Martin, Howard H., Ruben

• Subjective Memory Complaints and Cognitive Impairment in Older People

  Citation: 498

  Authors: Louise M., Alasdair M.J.

• The Effects of Donepezil in Alzheimer’s Disease – Results from a Multinational Trial<sup>1</sup>

  Citation: 467

  Authors: A., M., J., S., H., H.-J., S.L., L.T.

• Depression and Quality of Life in Older Persons: A Review

  Citation: 456

  Authors: Heidi, Guro Hanevold, Knut, Geir, Anne-Sofie

• Midlife Serum Cholesterol and Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia Three Decades Later

  Citation: 423

  Authors: Alina, Miia, Benjamin, Jufen, Rachel A.

• Mental, Physical and Social Components in Leisure Activities Equally Contribute to Decrease Dementia Risk

  Citation: 403

  Authors: Anita, Stephanie, Hui-Xin, Merril, Bengt, Laura

• Intracerebroventricular Infusion of Nerve Growth Factor in Three Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Maria, Agneta, Kaarina, Lars, Ted, Björn, Lars, Åke, Masahiro, Elvar, Matti, Bengt, Lars-Olof

• Interrater Reliability of the Modified Jadad Quality Scale for Systematic Reviews of Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Trials

  Citation: 343

  Authors: Mark, Christina, Anne, Louise, Franco, Yola

• The Bayer Activities of Daily Living Scale (B-ADL)

  Citation: 342

  Authors: Ian, Hartmut, Perry, Hellmut

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