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Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Korean Society for the Study of Obesity · South Korea · Est. 1983

ISSN2508-6235eISSN2508-7576
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total60
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.997
H-Index
45
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
2.11
Total Works
482
Total Citations
8,825
2yr Mean Citedness
4.04
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Aims & Scope

The Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome (JOMES) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, reviews, case reports, and other relevant articles on all aspects of obesity and metabolic syndrome. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers and clinicians to share their findings and insights, and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Epidemiology of obesity and metabolic syndrome, Pathophysiology of obesity and metabolic syndrome, Nutrition and dietetics, Exercise and physical activity, Pharmacological treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome, Bariatric surgery, Behavioral and psychological aspects of obesity, Obesity and related comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer), Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), Sarcopenia, Pediatrics and adolescent obesity, Aging and obesity, Emerging therapeutics and biomarkers for obesity and metabolic syndrome, Clinical research on obesity and metabolic syndrome, Basic research on the mechanisms of obesity and metabolic syndrome, Lifestyle medicine and public health approaches to obesity and metabolic syndrome.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
19
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Korea
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1983
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications482
Publisher OrgKorean Society for the Study of Obesity
OA Since2016
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Submission Info

APC Cost💎 Diamond OA — Free
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~19 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PMC

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2508-6235 / 2508-7576
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
PMC
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Endocrinology & Metabolism

Scopus Categories

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Diet and metabolism studiesObesity, Physical Activity, DietNutrition and Health in AgingBariatric Surgery and OutcomesDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsAdipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic DiseasesLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentDiabetes Treatment and ManagementNutrition, Health and Food BehaviorPharmacology and Obesity Treatment
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref