Gerontechnology

Aims & Scope

The aim of this peer-reviewed journal is to provide a forum for reporting original research, review papers, and personal perspectives on the broad area of fitting technological environments to support changing life goals and lifestyle preferences into advanced age.

Research outcomes reported in the Journal form the basis - for designers, architects, standards developers, builders, engineers, marketeers, manufacturers, medical doctors, pharmacists, decision makers, and related professionals in the health, social, business and technology professions - to provide the proper environment for the greatest number of people in society.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Engineering, Medicine and Nursing, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 600.00 EUR. Learn more.

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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.

• Assistive social robots in elderly care: a review

  Citation: 646

  Authors: J., M., H.

• A review of technology acceptance by older adults

  Citation: 244

  Authors: K., A.H.S.

• Willingness of older adults to share data and privacy concerns after exposure to unobtrusive in-home monitoring

  Citation: 108

  Authors: L., K., N., M., H.H., J.

• Senior gamers: Preferences, motivations and needs

  Citation: 106

  Authors: H.H., Y.A.W. De, W.A.

• Use and acceptance of new technology by older people. Findings of the international MOBILATE survey: ‘Enhancing mobility in later life’

  Citation: 94

  Authors: M., F., H., I., Z.

• Cognitive benefits of computer games for older adults

  Citation: 83

  Authors: E.M., R.

• Technology generations revisited: The internet generation

  Citation: 75

  Authors: R., O.

• Technology generation and age in using layered user interfaces

  Citation: 75

  Authors: M., H. De, H.

• Management of dementia and depression utilizing in-home passive sensor data

  Citation: 61

  Authors: C., M., S., M.

• Older adults, computers, and the internet: Future directions

  Citation: 61

  Authors: B.