Call for PapersInternational Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders
The International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders invites high impact manuscripts that advance clinical, behavioral, and public health evidence on eating disorders, obesity, and weight management. Share discoveries in diagnosis, treatment, nutrition, metabolic health, and prevention with a global readership and expert editorial oversight.
Why Submit to IJWD
IJWD provides a focused platform for eating and weight disorders research that connects clinical insight with behavioral science, nutrition, and public health practice. Our editorial scope covers eating disorder diagnosis, treatment and recovery, obesity prevention, metabolic health, and psychosocial factors.
We value clear clinical insight, strong methodology, and conclusions that improve patient care and population health.
We publish original research, reviews, short communications, methods, and data rich studies that advance eating and weight disorders knowledge. Manuscripts receive expert handling by editors and reviewers who understand the rigor needed for clinical trials, longitudinal cohorts, intervention design, and outcomes reporting.
Open access publication ensures rapid visibility, global readership, and practical impact. For authors seeking to maximize citations, funder compliance, and research reuse, IJWD offers clear scope alignment and a professional publishing experience.
Submission Highlights
- Expert editorial screening and peer review
- Open access visibility and global reach
- Multiple article types accepted
- Clear scope for eating and weight disorders research
- Professional production and indexing
- Continuous publication model
Priority Research Areas
Eating Disorder Etiology and Diagnosis
Risk factors, screening, and diagnostic approaches across age groups and care settings.
Binge Eating and Obesity Treatment
Behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions that improve outcomes and sustain weight change.
Nutrition, Diet Quality, and Energy Balance
Dietary patterns, counseling models, and adherence strategies that support healthy weight.
Psychological and Behavioral Therapies
CBT, family based therapy, digital interventions, and relapse prevention strategies.
Metabolic Health and Comorbidities
Diabetes, cardiovascular risk, endocrine outcomes, and related complications.
Public Health, Prevention, and Policy
Community programs, stigma reduction, health equity, and policy evaluation.
Manuscript Readiness and Research Quality
Strong IJWD submissions present a clear clinical or behavioral hypothesis, rigorous methods, and transparent reporting. Whether you are describing clinical trials, observational cohorts, qualitative studies, or intervention evaluations, we recommend clear study design statements and complete methodological detail so reviewers can evaluate reproducibility.
Figures and tables should communicate outcomes with precision. Use high resolution images, report sample sizes, effect sizes, and statistical tests, and include appropriate controls. Data availability statements should describe repositories, instruments, or how readers can access supporting datasets.
For studies involving human or animal samples, include ethics approval identifiers and compliance statements. We also welcome pre registered studies and encourage structured reporting standards when available for your research area.
Readiness Checklist
- Clear hypothesis and eating and weight disorders scope
- Complete methods and instrument details
- Sample sizes, statistics, and controls
- Data availability and dataset links
- High resolution figures and tables
- Ethics approvals and disclosures
Submission Expectations and Ethics
We prioritize research integrity, reproducibility, and clarity of reporting. Manuscripts must be original, ethically conducted, and prepared according to journal standards.
All submissions undergo editorial checks for scope, data integrity, and ethical compliance before peer review.
Provide complete methods, data availability statements, and clear documentation to support reproducibility.
We accept original research, reviews, short communications, methods papers, and technical reports.
Peer review focuses on scientific rigor, novelty, and contribution to the eating and weight disorders research community.
Editorial Workflow and Visibility
After submission, manuscripts receive an editorial assessment and are assigned to subject editors for peer review. Our goal is to deliver a timely first decision while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards.
Accepted articles are professionally produced in HTML, PDF, and XML formats and are integrated with DOI registration and indexing metadata. This ensures your work is discoverable through academic search engines and citation networks.
Authors receive clear status updates at key stages, and revision guidance focuses on scientific clarity, data integrity, and eating and weight disorders significance. Once published, articles are promoted through journal channels to increase visibility across academic, clinical, and industrial audiences.
IJWD welcomes thematic special issues in emerging eating and weight disorders areas. If you are organizing a research community or conference track, contact us about proposing a special issue or serving as a guest editor.
Visibility Benefits
- Open access distribution worldwide
- Crossref DOI registration
- Indexing and metadata optimization
- Long term digital preservation
- Professional production standards
- Support for special issue promotion
Article Processing Charges
IJWD follows an open access publishing model. An Article Processing Charge is applied only after acceptance and supports peer review management, production, and long term access. Membership options provide APC savings for research teams with ongoing publication plans.
For full APC details, waivers, and membership benefits, visit the APC page or contact our team for guidance on institutional and funder requirements.
If your institution requires documentation for funding or compliance, we can provide pro forma invoices, receipts, and confirmation letters. Laboratory and departmental memberships are designed to reduce per article costs and simplify budgeting for research groups that publish regularly in eating and weight disorders research.
Submit Your Manuscript
Choose the submission route that best fits your workflow. Both options connect you directly with the IJWD editorial office.
Email: [email protected] | Response within 24 business hours | Eating and Weight Disorders editorial support available
