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Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

Journal Of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome is a journal of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity with Online ISSN 2508-7576 and Print ISSN 2508-6235. It publishes content in obesity and metabolic syndrome, including original articles, reviews, letters, responses, short communications, and fact sheet or guideline content.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 7.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 2508-6235
eISSN 2508-7576
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There are no author submission fees or other publication-related fees.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is included in the required submission order.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Articles. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must present research background, methods, results, and conclusion in that order, and the Methods section must include the study type, study setting, and number of participants if applicable.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words excluding abstract, references, figures, and tables. The main text must consist of Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript must include three to seven keywords below the abstract, a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies before the references if applicable, conflicts of interest, acknowledgments, author contributions, and a required graphical abstract.
References References must not exceed 40. References must be cited with consecutive superscript numbers in order of first appearance, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al. for seven or more authors, and journal names abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures combined must not exceed 6. Tables and figures should appear after the references in the manuscript order, and figure legends should be provided on a separate sheet. The graphical abstract should present the main results visually and clearly.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter should be included with the submission.
Abstract An abstract is required for this article type. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. The manuscript should include Introduction, Main text, and Conclusion sections. The submission must include keywords, a Conflicts of Interest section, an Author contributions section, and a graphical abstract, and any use of generative AI must be disclosed in a section titled “Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies” before the reference list.
References The manuscript must not exceed 120 references.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must include at least 2 and no more than 8 tables and/or figures. A graphical abstract is required and should present the main results visually and clearly.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as the first item in the manuscript order.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Meta-Analyses. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include background, methods, results, and conclusion in that order.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words excluding abstract, references, figures, and tables. Main text must follow the IMRaD structure of Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include three to seven keywords below the abstract and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies before the reference list if generative AI was used.
References References must not exceed 80. References must be cited as superscript numbers in consecutive order of first appearance, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al. for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures combined must not exceed 6. Tables, figures, and figure legends should appear after the references in the manuscript order. Figure legends should be written on a separate sheet.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter Short Communication submissions should include a cover letter.
Abstract Short Communications must include an abstract. The abstract must be structured and no more than 150 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words excluding the abstract, tables, figures, legends, title page, acknowledgments, and references. Short Communication submissions should include a title page, abstract and keywords, main text, Conflicts of Interest section, Acknowledgments if necessary, Author contributions section, references, tables, figure legends, and figures. A Conflicts of Interest section, keywords, an Author contributions section, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies before the reference list are required when generative AI is used.
References Short Communications must not exceed 20 references.
Figures & Tables Short Communications must not exceed 2 tables/figures.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words excluding references. Letter should generally present criticism or opinion about a manuscript published in the journal within the past six months. Any use of generative AI must be disclosed in a section titled “Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies” before the reference list, including the tool name, version, and purpose.
References References must not exceed 10.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are not permitted.
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Recent Publications

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Low Handgrip Strength Are Associated with a Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Eugene Han, Yong-ho Lee, Sang Hoon Ahn, Hye Won Lee, Mi Na Kim, Jae Seung Lee, Byung-Wan Lee, Eun Seok Kang, Bong-Soo Cha, Seung Up Kim

10.7570/jomes25061
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Trends in Dairy and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption among Korean Young Adults Aged 19–29 Years: Analysis of Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010–2021

Jiwon Bang, Mi-Jung Choi, Eun-Hee Cho

10.7570/jomes25070
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Obesity in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Adnan Batman, Cem Sulu, Dilek Yazıcı, Luke Boyle, Barbara McGowan, Volkan Yumuk

10.7570/jomes26001
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Pharmacological Therapy for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in a New Era for Obesity and Metabolic Medicine: A State-of-the-Art Review

Wah-Kheong Chan, Hak-Keith Leung, Guo-Jeng Tan, Quan-Hziung Lim, Lee-Ling Lim, Jeyakantha Ratnasingam, Shireene Ratna Vethakkan

10.7570/jomes26005
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Response to Letter Fat max Testing in Obesity: The Need for Outcome Validation and Real-World Integration

Dafne Ferrari, Valerio Bonavolontà, Matteo Campanella, Ludovica Cardinali, Lavinia Falcioni, Gian Pietro Emerenziani, Silvia Migliaccio, Edoardo Mocini, Marco Meucci, Carlo Baldari, Andrea De Giorgio, Laura Guidetti

10.7570/jomes26004
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Published quarterly on January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for original articles, review articles, and short communications. Preprint details, including DOI and licensing terms, should be disclosed in the cover letter and in the Acknowledgments when applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

There are no author submission fees or other publication-related fees.

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Research Topics

Diet and metabolism studies Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Nutrition and Health in Aging Nutritional Studies and Diet Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior Diabetes Treatment and Management Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Obesity and Health Practices Body Composition Measurement Techniques Health and Wellbeing Research Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Physical Activity and Health Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Eating Disorders and Behaviors Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Dietary Effects on Health Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Birth, Development, and Health Diabetes Management and Research

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