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Journal of Obesity

Journal of Obesity is an open access journal that focuses on obesity, lipid metabolism, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, paediatric obesity, genetics, nutrition and eating disorders, exercise and human physiology, weight control, and risks associated with obesity.

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Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2090-0708
eISSN 2090-0716
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $1210 USD / £890 GBP / €1060 EUR; no submission fees or page charges.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Obesity accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must include the title and a data availability statement, and it must disclose any use of AI technologies, relevant interests, funding, and supplementary material before the references.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Reviews should include a Main text section. The manuscript must include the title and a data availability statement, and authors must disclose relevant interests, current or recent funding, and use of AI technologies.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order of first citation.
Figures & Tables All figures and tables must be included in the manuscript file upon submission. Figures must be supplied in vector art formats or bitmap formats.
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Recent Publications

Effect of Normal Level Endocrine Hormones and Hypothalamic Neuropeptides on Obesity in Women of Childbearing Age

Yingying Tang, Xiukun Zhang, Lei Fan, Chengyuan Li, Yudong Guo, Fuman Du, Weimin Wang

10.1155/jobe/4561022
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Association Between Metabolic and Endocrine Parameters With Visceral Adiposity Index–Defined Adipose Tissue Dysfunction in Young Adult Males

Gabriela Yuri, Natalia Santillana, Liliana Soto, Ana Pereira, Camila Corvalán, Mariana Cifuentes

10.1155/jobe/5233463
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Patterns of Dietary Supplement Use for Weight Loss Among U.S. Adults With Obesity: NHANES 2007–2020

Ligang Liu, Heqing Tao, Hao Zhao, Jie Wang, Kunkun Wang, Guang Xiong, Milap C. Nahata

10.1155/jobe/6761414
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Expression Analysis of Selected microRNAs in Diabetes Mellitus Visceral Fat Tissues

Rabeah Al-Temaimi, Rasheed Ahmad, Kusum Kapila, Fahd Al-Mulla

10.1155/jobe/3230015
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A Narrative Review of Weight Management Strategies: From Lifestyle Interventions to Emerging Pharmacotherapies

Iman Saad Ahmed, Sara Luay Tapponi, Hala Malek Manaa, Amina Soltani, Elzahraa Shehata Hussein, Fatemeh Ali Parvaresh, Zahid Hussain

10.1155/jobe/6556057
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2025 submission to first decision: 107 days median; submission to acceptance: 207 days median; acceptance to publication: 26 days median.

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What are the publication costs?

Accepted and published articles are subject to an APC of $1210 USD / £890 GBP / €1060 EUR. No submission fees or page charges are charged.

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Research Topics

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity and Health Practices Diet and metabolism studies Physical Activity and Health Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Nutrition and Health in Aging Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Birth, Development, and Health Nutritional Studies and Diet Body Contouring and Surgery Body Composition Measurement Techniques Health and Lifestyle Studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Children's Physical and Motor Development Diabetes Treatment and Management Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Behavioral Health and Interventions Dietary Effects on Health