Obesity Facts

Aims & Scope

'Obesity Facts' publishes articles covering all aspects of obesity, in particular epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, treatment, and the prevention of adiposity.

As obesity is related to many disease processes, the journal is also dedicated to all topics pertaining to comorbidity and covers psychological and sociocultural aspects as well as influences of nutrition and exercise on body weight.

The editors carefully select papers to present only the most recent findings in clinical practice and research.

All professionals concerned with obesity issues will find this journal a most valuable update to keep them abreast of the latest scientific developments.

Metrics & Ranking

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 and Social Sciences, 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 and Social Sciences, 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 3,490.00 CHF. 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.

• European Guidelines for Obesity Management in Adults

  Citation: 1102

  Authors: Volkan, Constantine, Martin, Karin, Luca, Dragan, Hermann

• Tracking of Physical Activity from Childhood to Adulthood: A Review

  Citation: 691

  Authors: Risto

• Definition and Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity: ESPEN and EASO Consensus Statement

  Citation: 581

  Authors: Lorenzo M., Luca, Stephan C., Tommy, Maria D., John A., Juergen M., Yves, Alfonso J., Dror, Stefano, Gema, Laurence, Yftach, Andrea, Maria Cristina, Ho-Seong, Steven B., Takashi, Alessandro, Andrea, Ibolya, Edda, Eleonora, Carla M., Javier, Yves, Ferruccio, Mireille J., Hanping, Cornel C., Mario, Roberto, Dennis T., Dorothee, Jianchun, Mauro, Rocco

• The Metabolic Phenotype in Obesity: Fat Mass, Body Fat Distribution, and Adipose Tissue Function

  Citation: 559

  Authors: Gijs H.

• EASL-EASD-EASO Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

  Citation: 427

  Authors:

• European Practical and Patient-Centred Guidelines for Adult Obesity Management in Primary Care

  Citation: 372

  Authors: Dominique, Luca, Dror, Nathalie, Rachel, Hermann, Daniel, Volkan, Yves

• Contents of This Issue

  Citation: 362

  Authors: Johannes

• Practical Recommendations of the Obesity Management Task Force of the European Association for the Study of Obesity for the Post-Bariatric Surgery Medical Management

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Luca, Dror, Carmil, Rachel L., Nathalie, Martin, Jøran, Johann, Deborah R., Janine M., Karin, Hermann, Volkan

• Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Two Diseases with a Need for Combined Treatment Strategies - EASO Can Lead the Way

  Citation: 331

  Authors: Deborah R., Gema, Volkan, Karin, Dragan, Euan, Hermann

• Body Dissatisfaction in Individuals with Obesity Compared to Normal-Weight Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Natascha-Alexandra, Anette, Steffi G., Claudia