Membership
A structured membership program for researchers advancing evidence-based obesity prevention and treatment strategies.
Journal of Obesity Management Membership
Designed for clinicians, researchers, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, and public health professionals working to address the global obesity epidemic.
The Journal of Obesity Management (JOM) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original research on obesity prevention, weight management interventions, metabolic health, bariatric medicine, and lifestyle modifications. Our membership program supports the global community of researchers and clinicians working to reduce the burden of obesity-related diseases.
Membership suits universities, healthcare systems, clinical research centers, public health organizations, and individual practitioners. Whether your focus is behavioral interventions, pharmacological treatments, surgical approaches, or population-level prevention strategies, JOM membership provides structured support for your scholarly work. Funds sustain editorial operations, expert peer review, and long-term preservation of obesity research.
What membership supports: Rigorous peer review by obesity medicine experts, professional copyediting and production, DOI registration, open access distribution, and permanent archiving for the global research community focused on metabolic health.
Financial Predictability
Transform variable APCs into an annual plan, helping research teams and clinical departments manage publishing budgets while maintaining scholarly output.
Global Visibility
Open access ensures your obesity research reaches clinicians, policymakers, and public health professionals worldwide without subscription barriers.
Editorial Guidance
Members receive support on manuscript structure, clinical trial reporting, and presentation of intervention outcomes in obesity research.
Community Recognition
Membership includes a certificate acknowledging your commitment to advancing evidence-based obesity management through open scholarship.
Membership supports a rigorous publication workflow emphasizing methodological transparency and clinical relevance. JOM maintains high standards for reporting intervention studies, clinical trials, and epidemiological research. Authors benefit from expert reviewer feedback that strengthens the practical impact of their contributions.
Clinical Rigor
Complete methodology enabling replication, including intervention protocols, outcome measures, and follow-up procedures.
Data Transparency
Clear presentation of results with appropriate statistical analysis, effect sizes, and clinical significance interpretation.
Ethical Compliance
Adherence to research ethics including informed consent, trial registration, and conflict of interest disclosure.
Tailored for physicians, nutritionists, exercise scientists, and researchers who publish regularly on obesity treatment and prevention. Provides flexible APC relief and supports consistent publishing throughout your research career.
- Discounted or waived APC allowances for accepted manuscripts
- Guidance on clinical trial reporting and intervention studies
- Membership certificate for professional recognition
- Publish as author or co-author during the active term
| Duration | Original (USD) | Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $6,480 | |
| 2 Years | $7,560 |
Supports graduate and postgraduate researchers building expertise in obesity science, metabolic health, and weight management interventions. Ideal for thesis projects and fellowship research programs focused on obesity-related conditions.
- Unlimited submissions during membership term
- Eligibility to publish as primary author or co-author
- Membership certificate supporting career development
Requires recommendation letter from faculty advisor or program director confirming student or trainee status.
| Duration | Original (USD) | Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $4,440 | |
| 2 Years | $5,040 |
Built for university departments, hospital research units, public health agencies, and institutes publishing regularly on obesity management and metabolic health. Provides structured APC relief across multiple research teams and clinical programs.
- Shared APC allowances for institutional authors
- Centralized documentation for finance and grants offices
- Recognition on the journal platform
| Duration | Amount (USD) | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $9,500 | 20 manuscripts APC waiver |
| 2 Years | $12,500 | 30 manuscripts APC waiver |
Supports organizations in pharmaceutical development, medical devices, digital therapeutics, and wellness industries. Corporate membership follows the same peer review standards ensuring research credibility and scientific integrity.
- APC allowances for staff-authored manuscripts
- Opportunities to contribute to themed issues on weight management innovation
- Membership certificate for organizational records
| Duration | Articles | Original (USD) | Member Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 10/Year | $6,720 | |
| 2 Years | 15/Year | $7,800 |
Email [email protected] with your name, affiliation, contact information, preferred membership tier, and billing address. Our team confirms eligibility and pricing before enrollment begins.
- Benefits must be used within the active term and do not roll over
- 10% renewal discount for early renewals before term completion
- Membership supports APC relief after acceptance, not guarantee of acceptance
Join the Membership Program
Support obesity research with a predictable and ethical publishing pathway.