Global population aging has transformed societal structures by reshaping education and healthcare demands, redefinition of workforce dynamics, and necessitating holistic approaches to long-term care.

In communities and clinical settings, gerontological research bridges theory and practice  to adapt environments to the evolving needs of older adults, offering innovative solutions in elderly care and policy making. Examples include, but are not limited to, elderly educa-tion, intelligent elderly health care, age-friendly urban planning, and cross-cultural comparative studies with a special emphasis on the Asian and global contexts. 

Gerontology also assists policymakers and practitioners in managing demographic shifts, optimising resource allocation, and identifying vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the field supports dignity and provide insights for humanizing the aging process in ways that are critical and culturally relevant. 

Ultimately, gerontology is indispensable for building societies that can effectively support, empower, and ensure the well-being of their aging populations.

We welcome submissions reporting research in Gerontology from a wide range of quantitative and qualitative modalities, across a wide range of disciplines including social sciences, and technology, covering:

•  Age-friendly environments

•  Community-based care models

•  Cross-cultural comparative frameworks (especially China/Asia contexts)

•  Education for the third age & lifelong learning

•  Gerontechnology and digital health integration

•  Healthcare policy and systems

•  Intelligent health elderly care

•  Long-term care systems & Pensions

•  Systemic and Environmental Advancement

•  Workforce development for the silver economy

If you would like to express your interest in publishing your research in Gerontology Studies, please get in touch.