review procedure

Obesity Research – Open Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Openventio, dedicated to advancing the understanding of obesity and its associated health implications. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals to disseminate their findings on various aspects of obesity, including epidemiology, treatment strategies, and public health interventions. By promoting high-quality research and ensuring open access, the journal aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration in the global fight against obesity.

The review procedure for Obesity Research – Open Journal begins with the submission of manuscripts through the journal's online submission system. Authors must adhere to specific guidelines regarding formatting, structure, and ethical considerations. Upon submission, the editorial team conducts an initial evaluation to assess the manuscript's scope, relevance, quality of research, and adherence to submission guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected at this stage without further review. If the manuscript passes this initial assessment, it enters a rigorous peer review process, employing a double-blind system to ensure anonymity for both authors and reviewers. The editorial team selects at least two independent experts in the relevant field to evaluate the manuscript based on criteria such as originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and ethical considerations.

Reviewers provide detailed feedback and recommendations, which are compiled into a report for the editorial team. Based on this feedback, the editorial team makes a decision regarding the manuscript, which may include acceptance, requests for minor or major revisions, or rejection. If revisions are requested, authors are given a specified timeframe to address the reviewers' comments and resubmit their manuscript, along with a detailed response letter outlining how each comment has been addressed. Upon resubmission, the revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers or assessed by the editorial team for a final decision.

Once a manuscript is accepted, it undergoes a final editorial review and formatting process, with authors receiving proofs for final approval before publication. The journal is committed to ensuring timely publication of accepted articles, facilitating the rapid dissemination of important research findings. After publication, the journal encourages authors to promote their work through various academic and professional channels and welcomes feedback from the academic community regarding published articles, fostering an ongoing dialogue about research in the field of obesity.