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Submit your research to advance evidence-based strategies for obesity prevention, treatment, and metabolic health improvement worldwide.
Journal of Obesity Management Invites Submissions
We welcome original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, and practice-based evidence that advances our understanding and management of obesity and related metabolic conditions.
JOM provides a rigorous, peer-reviewed platform for clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals committed to reducing the global burden of obesity-related disease.
The Journal of Obesity Management (JOM) is an international, open access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the science and practice of obesity prevention and treatment. Our editorial mission centers on publishing high-quality research that informs clinical practice, shapes public health policy, and ultimately improves outcomes for individuals affected by obesity and metabolic disorders.
We recognize that obesity represents one of the most significant global health challenges of our time. Effective management requires multidisciplinary approaches integrating behavioral science, nutrition, exercise physiology, pharmacology, surgery, and public health. JOM serves as a comprehensive resource for the global community of healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers working to address this complex condition.
Our commitment: JOM upholds the highest standards for clinical research reporting, ensuring that all published work demonstrates rigorous methodology, appropriate statistical analysis, and transparent presentation of outcomes. We prioritize research with clear clinical implications and translational potential.
JOM welcomes submissions across the full spectrum of obesity research and clinical practice. We encourage multidisciplinary approaches that bridge laboratory science, clinical medicine, behavioral interventions, and population health perspectives.
Behavioral Interventions
Research on lifestyle modifications, dietary approaches, physical activity programs, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational strategies for sustainable weight management and metabolic improvement.
Pharmacological Treatments
Studies on anti-obesity medications, metabolic modulators, appetite regulation, and emerging pharmacological approaches including combination therapies and personalized medicine protocols.
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Research on surgical interventions, patient selection criteria, perioperative care, long-term outcomes, and comparative effectiveness of different surgical approaches.
Metabolic Health and Comorbidities
Investigations of obesity-related conditions including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and strategies for comprehensive metabolic management.
Pediatric Obesity
Studies on childhood obesity prevention, family-based interventions, school health programs, and developmental considerations in weight management for young populations.
Public Health and Policy
Population-level research on obesity epidemiology, social determinants, environmental factors, health equity, and policy interventions for community-wide impact.
We publish diverse article formats to accommodate different research contributions and clinical insights. Each submission undergoes rigorous peer review appropriate to its format and methodology.
Original Research
Empirical studies presenting novel findings from clinical trials, observational research, translational investigations, or implementation science with clear methodology and reproducible results.
Systematic Reviews
Comprehensive evidence syntheses following PRISMA guidelines, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews that inform clinical decision-making and identify research priorities.
Clinical Case Reports
Instructive case presentations highlighting diagnostic challenges, treatment innovations, rare presentations, or therapeutic breakthroughs with educational value for clinicians.
Expert Perspectives
Invited commentaries from leading authorities on emerging trends, treatment controversies, guidelines interpretation, or practice recommendations in obesity medicine.
Choosing JOM means partnering with a journal that prioritizes both scientific rigor and clinical impact. Our editorial team understands the challenges of obesity research and provides supportive guidance throughout the publication process.
- Open access ensures your work reaches clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and patients without subscription barriers
- Rapid, constructive peer review with expert feedback from obesity medicine specialists
- DOI registration and CrossRef indexing for permanent discoverability and reliable citation
- Professional copyediting and production for polished final publication
- Author support from submission through publication with responsive editorial communication
- Emphasis on translational research with direct clinical applications
Before submitting, please review our complete Instructions for Authors for detailed formatting requirements, ethics documentation, and manuscript preparation guidance.
- Manuscripts must be original work not under consideration elsewhere
- Ethics approval and consent documentation required for human subjects research
- Follow CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, or CARE guidelines as appropriate to study design
- Clinical trials must be registered in recognized registries before enrollment begins
- Include data availability statement and conflict of interest disclosures
Clinical trial registration: JOM requires prospective registration of interventional studies in recognized public registries such as ClinicalTrials.gov prior to participant enrollment. Include registration number in your manuscript.
JOM employs a rigorous single-blind peer review process. Each submission receives evaluation from at least two independent experts in obesity medicine or related disciplines. Our reviewers assess scientific validity, methodological quality, clinical relevance, and translational potential. Authors receive constructive feedback designed to strengthen their work, and editorial decisions are communicated promptly with clear rationale.
All articles published in JOM are immediately available under Creative Commons licensing, ensuring that vital research on obesity management reaches everyone who needs it. Open access removes barriers for clinicians in diverse healthcare settings, public health officials developing programs, and patients seeking evidence-based information. Your work becomes part of the global effort to address the obesity epidemic.
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