Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders

Aims & Scope

Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders is the only peer-reviewed journal focusing solely on the pathophysiology, recognition, and treatment of this major health condition.

The Journal meets the imperative for comprehensive research, data, and commentary on metabolic disorder as a suspected precursor to a wide range of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, gout, and asthma.

Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders coverage includes: -Insulin resistance- Central obesity- Glucose intolerance- Dyslipidemia with elevated triglycerides- Low HDL-cholesterol- Microalbuminuria- Predominance of small dense LDL-cholesterol particles- Hypertension- Endothelial dysfunction- Oxidative stress- Inflammation- Related disorders of polycystic ovarian syndrome, fatty liver disease (NASH), and gout

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.520

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11191

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	415

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• The Product of Fasting Glucose and Triglycerides As Surrogate for Identifying Insulin Resistance in Apparently Healthy Subjects

  Citation: 1606

  Authors: Luis E., Martha, Fernando

• Obesity, Oxidative Stress, Adipose Tissue Dysfunction, and the Associated Health Risks: Causes and Therapeutic Strategies

  Citation: 891

  Authors: Prasenjit, Sushil K.

• Mediterranean Diet and Weight Loss: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Katherine, Christina-Maria, Demosthenes B., Dario

• The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Children: A Systematic Review of the Literature

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Amanda, Leone, Steve

• The Metabolic Syndrome in South Asians: Epidemiology, Determinants, and Prevention

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Anoop, Lokesh

• Physiological, Pharmacological, and Nutritional Regulation of Circulating Adiponectin Concentrations in Humans

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Michael M., Peter J.

• Health Care Utilization and Costs by Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

  Citation: 172

  Authors: D.M., D.C., M.A., P.A., G.A., A.C., A.N., R.H., D.J., L.J.

• The Metabolic Syndrome and Inflammation

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Julie P., Benjamin, Robert H.

• Effect of Resveratrol Administration on Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity, and Insulin Secretion

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Miriam, Manuel, Esperanza, Karina G., Roberto

• The Relationship Between Epicardial Fat and Indices of Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 148

  Authors: Simon W.

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