BMC Geriatrics
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
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Geriatrics and Gerontology
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.378
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
124
Citations / Doc (2yr)
4.46
Total Docs. (latest)
1,068
Total Citations (3yr)
14,130
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
14712318
Coverage
2001-2026
Journal Rank
#2,835
Subject Categories
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
BMC Geriatrics is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the health and healthcare of older people, including the effects of healthcare systems and policies.
The journal also welcomes research focused on the aging process, including cellular, genetic, and physiological processes and cognitive modifications.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 1,068 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 2,871 |
| Total Refs. | 51,413 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 14,130 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 2,867 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 4.46 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 48.14 |
| % Female | 53.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of BMC Geriatrics?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, BMC Geriatrics has an SJR of 1.378 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of BMC Geriatrics?
BMC Geriatrics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.378 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of BMC Geriatrics?
The H-index of BMC Geriatrics is 124, meaning 124 of its articles have each been cited at least 124 times.
Is BMC Geriatrics indexed in Scopus?
Yes. BMC Geriatrics is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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