Aims & Scope

Journal of Eating Disorders is the first open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing leading research in the science and clinical practice of eating disorders.

It disseminates research that provides answers to the important issues and key challenges in the field of eating disorders and to facilitate translation of evidence into practice.

The journal publishes research on all aspects of eating disorders namely their epidemiology, nature, determinants, neurobiology, prevention, treatment and outcomes.

The scope includes, but is not limited to anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and other eating disorders.

Related areas such as important co-morbidities, obesity, body image, appetite, food and eating are also included.

Articles about research methodology and assessment are welcomed where they advance the field of eating disorders.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 4.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.243

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 54

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 3350

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 2410

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Neuroscience and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.


Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.


APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, Neuroscience and Nursing, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,890.00 EUR. Learn more.

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Quick Facts

Current Factor
4.5
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.243
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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