Gerontechnology is about designing technology and environments for older adults. We seek papers that provide technology-related solutions with appropriate user evaluation. Gerontechnology is transdisciplinary in nature. We welcome contributions that provide value to readers from diverse backgrounds.
The link to the manuscript template is provided below. Please ensure that all guidance text is removed from your paper before submission:
Gerontechnology Journal Author Guidelines
1. Peer Review Process
This journal follows a double-blind peer review process. At least two reviewers will be invited to evaluate each manuscript. Authors may provide the full contact information (email and mailing addresses) of up to three potential reviewers in their cover email. Suggested reviewers should not be current or previous collaborators. Authors may also indicate individuals they prefer to exclude from the review process. The editors will make the final selection of reviewers.
Reviewer comments will be communicated to the corresponding author. After peer review, the handling editor will inform the corresponding author of any required revisions prior to publication. Revised manuscripts should be submitted within two weeks for minor revisions and within four weeks for major revisions. If a revised manuscript is not received within this period, the submission will be considered withdrawn and treated as a new submission if resubmitted. Articles are published online as soon as accepted manuscripts are ready for publication.
2. The Article Processing Charge (APC)
All articles published in Gerontechnology are open access and freely available on the journal website. An article processing charge (APC) of 600 Euro applies. Upon acceptance, authors will be notified regarding payment. Articles will not be processed for publication until the APC has been received.
Upon payment, the first or corresponding author (one person) will receive a one-year membership in the International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG). If the first/corresponding author is already an ISG member, the APC is reduced to 500 Euros.
3. Article types (sections)
Authors are required to select an appropriate section during submission. The selected section should reflect the primary contribution of the manuscript. Reviewers and editors may also suggest that the manuscript be reassigned to a different section.
3.1 Original Research
This section includes empirical studies that investigate the design, implementation, and evaluation of technologies or environments for older adults, with evidence derived from user involvement or real-world data.
Key elements to include:
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Clear research objectives and theoretical or practical motivation
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Description of methods and study design
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Involvement of users (e.g., older adults, caregivers, professionals)
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Quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods evaluation
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Results supported by data analysis
3.2 System Design and Development
This section focuses on the design and development of technological systems, prototypes, or platforms intended to support older adults. Papers may present innovative proof-of-concept systems or novel technical integrations. Authors should clearly position the work as a design or development study and avoid overstatement of effectiveness.
Key elements to include:
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Clear description of system architecture, components, and workflow
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Justification of design choices and underlying assumptions
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Explanation of how the system addresses the needs of older adults
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Discussion of potential applications and limitations
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Technical validation or preliminary user evaluation
3.3 Review and Perspective
This section includes systematic or scoping reviews, conceptual analyses, and forward-looking perspectives on topics related to gerontechnology. Authors are encouraged to focus on synthesis and critical discussion. Excessive presentation of raw data (e.g., large tables) should be avoided.
Key elements to include:
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Clear structure and synthesis of existing literature or knowledge
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Identification of trends, challenges, and research gaps
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Critical discussion rather than simple summary
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Contribution to interdisciplinary understanding
3.4 Case Study and Best Practice
This section presents real-world applications, implementation experiences, and practical insights from deploying gerontechnology solutions in actual settings.
Key elements to include:
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Description of context (e.g., community, hospital, long-term care)
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Explanation of the implemented solution or program
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Observations, lessons learned, and practical implications with supporting evidence or evaluation data
3.5 Special Issues and Editorials
This section includes special issue articles, editorials, and invited submissions. Submissions to this section are by invitation only.
4. Writing Standards and Font Policy
4.1 Authorship
For information on authorship criteria, including the number of authors and contributors listed in the acknowledgments, please refer to:
http://www.cochrane.org/editorial-and-publishing-policy-resource/authorship-and-contributorship
4.2 Manuscripts
Manuscripts must be written in English and submitted in MS Word format. The recommended length is 5,000-7,000 words. Manuscripts should not exceed 8,000 words, including tables and references. Figures should be submitted separately in EPS, PDF, JPEG, or TIFF format.
Please include information on any prior or concurrent related submissions in the “Comments for the Editor.”Title Page
A Title Page is required for each submission and should be uploaded as a separate file under the “Supplementary File” section. To ensure a blind review, this is the only file that should include the authors’ names. The Title Page must include:
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the complete manuscript title;
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authors’ full names, academic degrees (not current academic positions), and affiliations (including department, organization, city, and country);
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the corresponding author’s name, address, telephone number, and email address; and
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acknowledgments, if applicable.
Acknowledgments should not exceed five printed lines (approximately 300 characters, including spaces). Authors must disclose the source of funding for the research. Other financial or material support, with the nature of the support clearly specified, should also be acknowledged. Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission from individuals acknowledged by name, as readers may infer their endorsement of the data and conclusions.
Abstracts
Papers should include a structured abstract of no more than 300 words. The following headings are required: (1) Background, (2) Research Aim/Question(s), (3) Methods, (4) Results, and (5) Conclusion(s). Please provide 4-5 keywords below the abstract. The keywords should reflect the content of the manuscript, as they are used for indexing purposes.
Writing style
Gerontechnology is interdisciplinary in nature. Assume that readers are researchers or other professionals, but not necessarily experts in your specific field. Provide sufficient introductory material to establish an appropriate background. Write concisely without sacrificing clarity. The International System of Units (SI) should be used.
Tables
Tables should fit within one or two columns on a page, and each table should not exceed one page in length. Tables must be provided as text files in Word, not as graphic files. In the manuscript, list tables on separate pages following the References, and indicate the approximate placement of each table within the text.
Illustrations
Photos, graphs, and other graphical materials (excluding tables) should be uploaded as supplementary files. They may be in color or black-and-white, with or without grayscale shading. Please avoid using grey backgrounds in figures and 3D effects in 2D histograms or graphs. Figures should be high-resolution, and the pixels should reflect the original image data. In the manuscript, captions for all figures should be listed on a single page following the last table. Indicate the approximate placement of each figure within the text. The total number of tables and figures should not exceed six.
References
All in-text citations and the reference list must follow APA format. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list.
4.3 Informed consent and study design
Human subjects, including patients, have a right to privacy that must not be infringed without informed consent. Complete anonymity is often difficult to achieve. In relevant cases, informed consent should be obtained and stated in the manuscript. If a randomized controlled trial is reported, authors should refer to the CONSORT statement (https://www.consort-statement.org/) and follow its recommendations.
5. Copyright Notice
This journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, unpublished, not under consideration elsewhere, and approved by all co-authors.
Upon acceptance for publication, authors agree to license their work under the CC BY 4.0 license. This permits others to share, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given, a link to the license is provided, and any changes are clearly indicated.
Authors retain copyright of their work. However, by publishing in this journal, authors grant the journal the right of first publication under the CC BY 4.0 license. Authors are encouraged to post their work on personal or institutional websites and repositories, with proper attribution and a link to the official published version.
6. Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered on this journal site will be used solely for journal management and communication with authors, reviewers, and editors. This information will not be shared with third parties.
7. Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). The journal supports freely accessible research to promote global knowledge sharing and encourages its reuse and dissemination with proper attribution.
8. Contact Details
Editor-in-Chief
Yeh-Liang Hsu, PhD
Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
Director, Gerontechnology Research Center, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
Email: yehlianghsu@gmail.com
Editorial Office
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us via gerontechnologyjournal@gmail.com