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bmc geriatrics

ISSN 1471-2318· EN

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44.5 / 100
Journament Score
Below Average
Ranked #416 of 29,312 scored journals (34,012 indexed)
21 Articles
Scores higher than 98.5% of scored journals
050100
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About This Journal

Short Name bmc geriatr
Abbreviated Name bmc geriatrics
ISSN 1471-2318
URL https://link.springer.com/journal/12877

Quality Profile

6 of 12 dimensions measured
Engagement 30.5
Accessibility 20.0
Timeliness 60.0
Innovation 70.0
Community Impact 12.9
Content Distribution 70.1
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6 of the 12 dimensions could not be measured for this journal. They are left out entirely rather than plotted as zero, and with 6 dimensions measured there is not enough of a profile to draw as a shape.

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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 30.5 30.4
Accessibility 20.0 20.4
Timeliness 60.0 5.8
Diversity — 24.4
Innovation 70.0 25.7
Community Impact 12.9 5.8
Content Distribution 70.1 88.6
Content Quality — 55.5
Ethics & Transparency — 40.2
Editorial Standards — 33.4
Publication Regularity — 53.2
Geographic Reach — 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (21)

2018
Telemonitoring to improve nutritional status in community-dwelling elderly: design and methods for process and effect evaluation of a non-randomized controlled trial
Atten, M. N. van Doorn-van;Haveman-Nies, A.;Pilichowski, P.;Roca, R.;Vries, J. H. M. de;Groot, C. P. G. M. de;
Vol. 18 , No. 1 , pp. 1-8
625 views Abstract
2019
Health systems readiness to provide geriatric friendly care services in Uganda: a cross-sectional study.
Ssensamba, Jude Thaddeus;Mukuru, Moses;Nakafeero, Mary;Ssenyonga, Ronald;Kiwanuka, Suzanne N;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 256
535 views DOI Abstract
2020
Development of a senior-specific, citizen-oriented healthcare service system in South Korea based on the Canadian 48/6 model of care.
Kim, Yoon-Sook;Lee, Jongmin;Moon, Yeonsil;Kim, Hee Joung;Shin, Jinyoung;Park, Jae-Min;Uhm, Kyeong Eun;Kim, Kyoung Jin;Yoo, Jung A;Oh, Yun Kyoung;Byeon, Pilsuk;Lee, Kunsei;Han, Seol-Heui;Choi, Jaekyung;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 32
533 views DOI Abstract
2019
The (cost-) effectiveness of exergaming in people living with dementia and their informal caregivers: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
van Santen, Joeke;Dröes, Rose-Marie;Bosmans, Judith E;Blanson Henkemans, Olivier A;van Bommel, Sjef;Hakvoort, Esther;Valk, Ronald;Scholten, Carla;Wiersinga, Joris;van Straten, Annemieke;Meiland, Franka;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 50
503 views DOI Abstract
2020
Development and validation of a screening tool for early identification of bloodstream infection in older patients - a retrospective case-control study.
Walker, Sandra A N;Bannerman, Heather;Ma, Nathan;Peragine, Christine;Elligsen, Marion;Palmay, Lesley;Williams, Evelyn;Liu, Barbara;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 6
475 views DOI Abstract
2015
Participation needs of older adults having disabilities and receiving home care: met needs mainly concern daily activities, while unmet needs mostly involve social activities.
Turcotte, Pier-Luc;Larivière, Nadine;Desrosiers, Johanne;Voyer, Philippe;Champoux, Nathalie;Carbonneau, Hélène;Carrier, Annie;Levasseur, Mélanie;
Vol. 15 , pp. 95
438 views DOI Abstract
2011
Exposure to general anesthesia and risk of alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
P, Seitz Dallas;S, Shah Prakesh;Nathan, Herrmann;Joseph, Beyene;Naveed, Siddiqui;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 83-
433 views Abstract
2020
Social support and depressive symptoms among family caregivers of older people with disabilities in four provinces of urban China: the mediating role of caregiver burden.
Zhong, Yaqin;Wang, Jian;Nicholas, Stephen;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 3
428 views DOI Abstract
2020
Aging-simulation experience: impact on health professionals' social representations.
Giner Perot, Julie;Jarzebowski, Witold;Lafuente-Lafuente, Carmelo;Crozet, Cyril;Belmin, Joël;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 14
418 views DOI Abstract
2019
Pharmacist-led medication reviews for geriatric residents in German long-term care facilities
Bitter, Kerstin;Pehe, Christina;Krüger, Manfred;Heuer, Gabriela;Quinke, Regine;Jaehde, Ulrich;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 1-8
399 views Abstract
2025
Community built environment attributes moderate the relationship between family support and depression among older adults in urban China.
Sun, Qian; Guo, Yingqi; Yin, Yanlong; Wang, Youwei; Lu, Nan
Vol. 25 , pp. 289
112 views DOI Abstract
2022
Correlation analysis of physical fitness and its impact on falls in 2130 community- dwelling older adults: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Lin, W.S.
Vol. 22 , pp. 0-0
84 views DOI
2020
Motor, cognitive and mobility deficits in 1000 geriatric patients: protocol of a quantitative observational study before and after routine clinical geriatric treatment - the ComOn-study.
Geritz, Johanna;Maetzold, Sara;Steffen, Maren;Pilotto, Andrea;Corrà, Marta F;Moscovich, Mariana;Rizzetti, Maria C;Borroni, Barbara;Padovani, Alessandro;Alpes, Annekathrin;Bang, Corinna;Barcellos, Igor;Baron, Ralf;Bartsch, Thorsten;Becktepe, Jos S;Berg, Daniela;Bergeest, Lu M;Bergmann, Philipp;Bouça-Machado, Raquel;Drey, Michael;Elshehabi, Morad;Farahmandi, Susan;Ferreira, Joaquim J;Franke, Andre;Friederich, Anja;Geisler, Corinna;Hüllemann, Philipp;Gierthmühlen, Janne;Granert, Oliver;Heinzel, Sebastian;Heller, Maren K;Hobert, Markus A;Hofmann, Marc;Jemlich, Björn;Kerkmann, Laura;Knüpfer, Stephanie;Krause, Katharina;Kress, Maximilian;Krupp, Sonja;Kudelka, Jennifer;Kuhlenbäumer, Gregor;Kurth, Roland;Leypoldt, Frank;Maetzler, Corina;Maia, Luis F;Moewius, Andreas;Neumann, Patricia;Niemann, Katharina;Ortlieb, Christian T;Paschen, Steffen;Pham, Minh H;Puehler, Thomas;Radloff, Franziska;Riedel, Christian;Rogalski, Marten;Sablowsky, Simone;Schanz, Elena M;Schebesta, Linda;Schicketmüller, Andreas;Studt, Simone;Thieves, Martina;Tönges, Lars;Ullrich, Sebastian;Urban, Peter P;Vila-Chã, Nuno;Wiegard, Anna;Warmerdam, Elke;Warnecke, Tobias;Weiss, Michael;Welzel, Julius;Hansen, Clint;Maetzler, Walter;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 45
398 views DOI Abstract
2020
Development of a senior-specific, citizen-oriented healthcare service system in South Korea based on the Canadian 48/6 model of care.
Kim, Yoon-Sook;Lee, Jongmin;Moon, Yeonsil;Kim, Hee Joung;Shin, Jinyoung;Park, Jae-Min;Uhm, Kyeong Eun;Kim, Kyoung Jin;Yoo, Jung A;Oh, Yun Kyoung;Byeon, Pilsuk;Lee, Kunsei;Han, Seol-Heui;Choi, Jaekyung;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 32
533 views DOI Abstract
2020
Aging-simulation experience: impact on health professionals' social representations.
Giner Perot, Julie;Jarzebowski, Witold;Lafuente-Lafuente, Carmelo;Crozet, Cyril;Belmin, Joël;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 14
418 views DOI Abstract
2020
Modifiable factors related to life-space mobility in community-dwelling older adults: results from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.
Kuspinar, A;Verschoor, C P;Beauchamp, M K;Dushoff, J;Ma, J;Amster, E;Bassim, C;Dal Bello-Haas, V;Gregory, M A;Harris, J E;Letts, L;Neil-Sztramko, S E;Richardson, J;Valaitis, R;Vrkljan, B;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 35
347 views DOI Abstract
2020
Social support and depressive symptoms among family caregivers of older people with disabilities in four provinces of urban China: the mediating role of caregiver burden.
Zhong, Yaqin;Wang, Jian;Nicholas, Stephen;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 3
428 views DOI Abstract
2020
Development and validation of a screening tool for early identification of bloodstream infection in older patients - a retrospective case-control study.
Walker, Sandra A N;Bannerman, Heather;Ma, Nathan;Peragine, Christine;Elligsen, Marion;Palmay, Lesley;Williams, Evelyn;Liu, Barbara;
Vol. 20 , No. 1 , pp. 6
475 views DOI Abstract
2019
Impaired chair-to-bed transfer ability leads to longer hospital stays among elderly patients
Ferreira, M.
Vol. 19 , pp. 0-0
133 views DOI
2019
The (cost-) effectiveness of exergaming in people living with dementia and their informal caregivers: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
van Santen, Joeke;Dröes, Rose-Marie;Bosmans, Judith E;Blanson Henkemans, Olivier A;van Bommel, Sjef;Hakvoort, Esther;Valk, Ronald;Scholten, Carla;Wiersinga, Joris;van Straten, Annemieke;Meiland, Franka;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 50
503 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
44.5/100 · Below Average
Ranked #416 of 29,312 scored
(34,012 journals indexed)
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AI Quality Analysis
Separate paid analysis — does not affect ranking.
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Overall Quality Score

44.5/100

Tier: Below Average

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

30.5/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

20.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

12.9/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

60.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

70.1/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.