Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology

Aims & Scope

JGPN presents the results of clinical and research reviews and studies considering all aspects of the psychiatric and neurologic care of older adults, including age-related biologic, neurologic, psychiatric and neuropsychological conditions; psychosocial problems; forensic issues; and matters relating to caregiving.

It welcomes discussion of advances in allied sciences as diverse as molecular biology and genetics, neuroimaging, neuropathology, neuropsychology, pharmacology, epidemiology and other areas of health sciences research relevant to psychiatric and neurologic understanding and care of older adults.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4463

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	658

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.050

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	82

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, 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.

• Review Article: Genetics of Alzheimer Disease

  Citation: 786

  Authors: Lynn M., Chang-En, Thomas D., Debby W.

• The Short Form of the Geriatric Depression Scale: A Comparison With the 30-Item Form

  Citation: 545

  Authors: William J., William H., Steven P.

• Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Detecting Cognitive Impairment in Chinese Elderly Individuals: A Population-Based Study

  Citation: 459

  Authors: Jihui, Dan, Fang, Aihong, Fen, Xiumei, Xiang-Fei, Haiqing, Jianping

• Brief Screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Outpatient Clinic: Validation of the Korean Version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment

  Citation: 426

  Authors: Jun-Young, Seong-Jin, Duk L., Shin-Kyum, Jung-Hae, Miseon, Jae-Hong

• Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson Disease

  Citation: 305

  Authors: Iracema, Kathryn, Hiranmayi, Vijay

• Sleep Problems and Institutionalization of the Elderly

  Citation: 282

  Authors: Charles P., Deborah

• The Genetics of Parkinson Disease

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Lynn M., Ignacio F., Cyrus P.

• Contemporary Review 2009: Cognitive Aging

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Lauren L., Linas A.

• Caregiver Burden in Parkinson Disease: A Critical Review of Recent Literature

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Philip E., Rebecca, Nadeeka

• Effects of Cognitive Challenge on Gait Variability in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Jeffrey M., Jackov, Nir

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