Obesity Journal Citation Rate 2026
1930-7381
eISSN 1930-739X
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Obesity
Obesity (O) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases and Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 1930-7381 (e-ISSN 1930-739X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.09 (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 ~$4740 USD). OpenAlex records 8,319 works and 392,938 citations, with an h-index of 234.
Obesity Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Obesity has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.09, 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.
Obesity operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in 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 Obesity against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Obesity
- Budget $4740 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, Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Obesity Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1930-7381 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1930-739X |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4740 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Obesity is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4740.
In our subject taxonomy, Obesity is classified under Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases, Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes and Obesity and Health Practices.
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 3.094.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.094 | 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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Metabolic Health Matters More than Weight in Cancer Prevention
Eun-Jung Rhee • 2026
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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: S29918858
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