Journal of Obesity

Aims & Scope

Journal of Obesity is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that provides a multidisciplinary forum for basic and clinical research as well as applied studies in the areas of adipocyte biology & physiology, lipid metabolism, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, paediatric obesity, genetics, behavioural epidemiology, nutrition & eating disorders, exercise & human physiology, weight control and health risks associated with obesity.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, 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.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

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, 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 950.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Obesity as a Major Risk Factor for Cancer

  Citation: 575

  Authors: Giovanni, Franco

• The Weight-Inclusive versus Weight-Normative Approach to Health: Evaluating the Evidence for Prioritizing Well-Being over Weight Loss

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Tracy L., Rachel A., Deb, Sigrún, Ellen, Chad, Rachel M.

• Associations of Parental Influences with Physical Activity and Screen Time among Young Children: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 315

  Authors: Huilan, Li Ming, Chris

• High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Stephen H.

• Different Adipose Depots: Their Role in the Development of Metabolic Syndrome and Mitochondrial Response to Hypolipidemic Agents

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Bodil, Lena, Vidar, Jon, Rolf K.

• Overweight and Obesity in Eastern Mediterranean Region: Prevalence and Possible Causes

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Abdulrahman O.

• The Relationship between Executive Function and Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Kaela R. S., Eli K., Shari L.

• Mindfulness Intervention for Stress Eating to Reduce Cortisol and Abdominal Fat among Overweight and Obese Women: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Study

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Jennifer, Jean, Frederick M., Nicole, Margaret, Kinnari, Robert H., Margaret, Lori, Elissa

• Role of Gut Microbiota in the Aetiology of Obesity: Proposed Mechanisms and Review of the Literature

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Muhammad Jaffar, Konstantinos, Christine Ann, M. Guftar

• Rising Burden of Obesity in Asia

  Citation: 184

  Authors: Ambady, Chamukuttan