About Journal of Obesity Management
An open access platform dedicated to advancing evidence-based strategies for obesity prevention, treatment, and metabolic health across clinical, behavioral, and public health domains.
Obesity management requires evidence that bridges molecular mechanisms, clinical practice, behavioral psychology, and health policy. JOM provides a specialized venue for research that addresses the multifaceted nature of obesity, from individual patient care to population-level interventions. Our editorial board comprises obesity medicine physicians, registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, and public health experts who ensure manuscripts receive expert evaluation aligned with real-world clinical and community needs.
JOM welcomes original research, systematic reviews, clinical case studies, and evidence-based commentaries across the obesity management spectrum. Our scope encompasses:
Medical diagnosis, treatment protocols, patient monitoring, and clinical outcomes assessment in diverse populations.
Dietary strategies, meal planning, macronutrient composition, nutritional counseling, and sustainable eating patterns.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, eating disorder assessment, habit formation, and psychological support.
Anti-obesity medications, pharmacokinetics, efficacy trials, safety profiles, and patient selection criteria.
Bariatric surgery outcomes, pre- and post-operative care, patient selection, long-term follow-up, and complications management.
Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, and integrated care models for obesity-related conditions.
Community interventions, policy analysis, health promotion campaigns, obesity prevention programs, and environmental modifications.
Physical activity programs, exercise prescription, sleep hygiene, stress management, and sustainable lifestyle change frameworks.
JOM combines rigorous peer review with rapid publication timelines, ensuring your research reaches clinical and academic audiences when it matters most.
- Open Access Visibility: All articles are freely accessible worldwide, maximizing citation potential and clinical impact.
- Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts evaluated by obesity specialists who provide constructive, clinically-informed feedback.
- Rapid Publication: Expedited review and production processes deliver accepted manuscripts online within days.
- Global Reach: International readership spanning healthcare providers, researchers, and policy makers across six continents.
- Ethical Publishing Standards: Strict adherence to research ethics, data transparency, and conflict of interest disclosure requirements.
- Permanent Archiving: DOI assignment, institutional repositories, and indexing in major academic databases ensure long-term discoverability.
JOM welcomes submissions from international research teams addressing any aspect of obesity management. Our streamlined workflow is designed to respect authors' time while maintaining scientific rigor.
Manuscript Preparation
Review our Instructions for Authors to ensure compliance with formatting, ethical documentation, and reporting standards.
Online Submission
Submit via the online portal or email to [email protected]. Include all supplementary materials and signed ethics statements.
Initial Screening
Editorial team conducts scope assessment, plagiarism check, and ethics verification within 72 hours of submission.
Peer Review
Expert reviewers evaluate methodology, clinical relevance, and contribution to obesity management knowledge. Authors typically receive decisions within 28 days.
Revision and Acceptance
Respond to reviewer comments with detailed rebuttals. Revised manuscripts are reassessed rapidly, often within one week.
Production and Publication
Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and author proof approval before immediate online publication and indexing.
JOM publishes diverse manuscript formats to accommodate various research methodologies and communication needs:
JOM's Editorial Board comprises international experts in obesity medicine, nutrition science, behavioral psychology, metabolic physiology, exercise science, and public health. Board members provide strategic direction, oversee peer review quality, and ensure manuscripts meet the highest standards of clinical and scientific relevance. Their diverse expertise ensures balanced evaluation across the multidisciplinary spectrum of obesity management research.
JOM operates under an open access model that makes all published research immediately and permanently free to readers worldwide. Authors pay article processing charges (APCs) only upon manuscript acceptance. We offer transparent pricing and waiver options for researchers from low-income countries or those without institutional funding support.
For detailed APC information, waiver eligibility criteria, and institutional membership benefits, please visit our APC Page. All charges are clearly disclosed before submission, with no hidden fees.
Join the Global Community Advancing Obesity Management
Share your research with clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals worldwide. JOM provides the platform, expertise, and global reach your work deserves.
