International Journal of Obesity Citation Rate 2026
0307-0565
eISSN 1476-5497
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Obesity
International Journal of Obesity (IJO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases and Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0307-0565 (e-ISSN 1476-5497). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.00 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4390 USD).
International Journal of Obesity Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Obesity has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.00, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
International Journal of Obesity operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Obesity should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare International Journal of Obesity against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Obesity
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases, Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0307-0565 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1476-5497 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Obesity is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Obesity is classified under Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases, Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet.
International Journal of Obesity is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.000.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 4.000 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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A mental model of obesity: comparing expert and public perceptions in Ireland, the UK, and the US
Deirdre A. Robertson, Ylva Andersson, Ciarán Lavin • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S103428141
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