Obesity Research & Clinical Practice: Volume 18, Issue 1

Certainly! Below is a profile summarizing the mission, scope, and essential features of the journal “Obesity Research & Clinical Practice (ORCP)”

Obesity Research & Clinical Practice (ORCP)

Overview:

• Focus Areas: Epidemiology, Mechanisms, Complications, and Treatment of Obesity
• Type: Peer-reviewed
• Mission: To publish high-quality research concerning obesity with a particular focus on the Asia Oceania region, aiming to educate and inform a diverse audience of professionals.

Content Scope:

• Epidemiology: Investigating the prevalence and incidence of obesity, especially in the Asia Oceania region.
• Mechanisms of Obesity: Understanding the underlying causes and physiological processes.
• Complications: Exploring the health issues related to obesity, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.
• Treatment: Introducing and assessing medical and surgical options for obesity management.

Additional Themes:

• Regional population-based and genetic issues
• Economic consequences of obesity
• Prevention and public health strategies

Target Audience:

• Health Care Practitioners
• Clinical Researchers
• Basic Scientists
• Epidemiologists
• Public Health Officials

Article Formats:

• Original Research
• Reviews
• Patient Reports
• Short Communications
• Letters to the Editor
• Comments on Published Papers

Special Features:

• Proceedings and abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Association for the Study of Obesity are published as a supplement.
• Indexed by PubMed, MEDLINE, Thomson Reuters, and Scopus.

Access:

• Available online to TMASO and KSSO members
• Available by separate subscription for others

“Obesity Research & Clinical Practice” serves as a multidisciplinary platform dedicated to tackling the burgeoning issue of obesity, particularly focusing on the unique challenges in the Asia Oceania region. By inviting contributions from diverse fields, the journal aspires to foster a comprehensive understanding and more effective strategies for obesity management.

Volume 18, Issue 1: Pages 1-80 (January–February 2024)