Membership supports consistent open access publishing and helps reduce administrative steps for authors and institutions. It is designed for researchers and organizations that publish regularly in aging research, geriatrics, public health, or long term care.

• Discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs) for eligible submissions
• Membership certificate recognizing your contribution to aging research
• Improved planning for publication budgets and project timelines
• Visibility through open access dissemination to global audiences

Membership does not influence editorial decisions. All manuscripts are reviewed based on scientific quality, ethics, and relevance to the journal scope.

Membership is especially valuable for groups that publish across multiple projects, care settings, or regions. It helps align publication planning with research funding cycles and supports long term dissemination strategies for aging and healthcare evidence.

• Research groups that publish regularly in geriatrics or gerontology
• Clinicians and clinical investigators working in aging care settings
• Public health teams evaluating programs for older adult populations
• Universities or hospitals with recurring aging and healthcare submissions
• Industry partners publishing applied research or translational studies

Beyond APC support, membership recognizes contributors to aging research and promotes consistent engagement with the journal community. Members receive guidance on submission readiness, updates on journal policies, and clearer planning for APC coverage across multiple submissions.

Open access publication increases discoverability for clinicians, caregivers, policy makers, and interdisciplinary readers who may not have subscription access. This is particularly important for aging research where evidence needs to reach both clinical and community care environments.

Aging research often informs clinical guidelines, caregiver practice, and public health planning. Open access ensures that findings reach practitioners in diverse settings, including rural clinics, long term care facilities, and community health programs. Membership helps sustain this model by supporting the editorial, production, and archiving services required to keep research visible and usable over time.

For authors, this means broader readership and the ability to share results with stakeholders who need evidence based insights. For institutions, it supports compliance with open access expectations and demonstrates commitment to public facing scholarship in aging and healthcare.

This membership supports independent researchers, clinicians, and academic authors who submit work related to aging and healthcare outcomes. Members are eligible for APC waivers or discounts for regular submissions. Members can submit an unlimited number of manuscripts per year (excluding special issues) as an author or co author.

This option is well suited for faculty, clinicians, and independent scholars who publish consistently but do not have institutional publishing agreements. It also benefits researchers who lead multi site or longitudinal studies and prefer predictable APC coverage.

Additional benefits include a membership certificate and access to guidance on submission preparation and journal policies.

Student membership is designed for early career researchers and graduate students who contribute to aging research. It offers APC support and unlimited submissions per year (excluding special issues) as an author or co author.

Students benefit from early engagement with the publication process and structured guidance for preparing manuscripts that meet journal standards. Membership can also support collaborative projects led by student teams or theses converted into publishable articles.

A brief letter of recommendation from a faculty member, department head, or research advisor is required at the time of application.

Institutional membership is ideal for universities, hospitals, research centers, and public health organizations that publish multiple aging related studies annually. It provides centralized support and predictable APC coverage for affiliated authors.

Institutions can align membership with departmental goals, open access mandates, or grant requirements. A designated contact can manage eligibility lists to ensure APC coverage is applied appropriately after acceptance.

This membership supports private companies, biotech firms, and healthcare innovators that publish peer reviewed research or applied aging studies. Corporate members receive APC reductions and recognition of their commitment to advancing aging research and care.

It is appropriate for organizations publishing outcomes research, care technology evaluations, or real world evidence related to aging and long term care. Corporate membership does not alter peer review or editorial decisions.

• Submit an application with your role, affiliation, and membership type.
• Upon approval, the editorial office confirms APC coverage for eligible manuscripts.
• Membership benefits apply after acceptance and do not affect peer review.
• Institutions can designate a contact to manage eligibility and usage.

Membership supports open access visibility and helps ensure that high quality aging research reaches clinicians, researchers, and policy makers worldwide.

Institutions may request periodic usage summaries to track coverage and plan future publishing budgets. Individual and student members can request confirmation letters for funding or reporting needs.

• Maintain current contact details and notify the journal of changes.
• Ensure that member benefits are applied only to eligible submissions.
• Inform co authors and teams about membership coverage before submission.
• Follow all journal ethics and authorship requirements.

To apply for membership, email [email protected] with the following details:

• Full name and role
• Institutional or corporate affiliation
• Complete mailing address
• Journal(s) of interest

Our team will review your request and provide next steps. Membership certificates are issued after approval.

• Membership benefits must be used within the active term.
• Early renewal is encouraged, with a 10% discount on renewal fees for members who renew before their current term expires.
• Late renewals may result in a temporary suspension of services, and unused entitlements do not carry over after the term ends.

Does membership guarantee acceptance? No. Membership does not influence editorial decisions or peer review outcomes. All submissions are evaluated for quality and relevance.

Can multiple departments use an institutional plan? Yes. Institutions may define eligible units or departments and list authorized authors when applying.

Are special issues included? Membership benefits generally apply to regular submissions. For special issues, confirm eligibility with the editorial office before submission.