European Geriatric Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
1878-7649
eISSN 1878-7657
Elsevier BV
CH
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About European Geriatric Medicine
European Geriatric Medicine (EGM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention and Frailty in Older Adults, published by Elsevier BV in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1878-7649 (e-ISSN 1878-7657). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.56 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2990 USD). OpenAlex records 5,005 works and 28,466 citations, with an h-index of 66.
European Geriatric Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
European Geriatric Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.56, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
European Geriatric Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in European Geriatric Medicine should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare European Geriatric Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for European Geriatric Medicine
- Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention, Frailty in Older Adults, Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How European Geriatric Medicine Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1878-7649 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-7657 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2990 USD |
| h-index | 64 |
| Total Works | 5,054 |
| Total Citations | 28,788 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.17 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
European Geriatric Medicine is published by Elsevier BV and based in Switzerland. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.
In our subject taxonomy, European Geriatric Medicine is classified under Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention, Frailty in Older Adults, Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes and Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders.
European Geriatric Medicine is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 5,054 works that have together drawn 28,788 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 64; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.555; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.17.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.555 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 258 | 781 |
| 2024 | 222 | 1,355 |
| 2023 | 170 | 2,361 |
| 2022 | 132 | 1,886 |
| 2021 | 166 | 3,893 |
| 2020 | 153 | 3,917 |
| 2019 | 122 | 2,013 |
| 2018 | 136 | 2,406 |
| 2017 | 125 | 973 |
| 2016 | 140 | 1,781 |
| 2015 | 758 | 1,316 |
| 2014 | 830 | 1,355 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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