Author Policies

  1. Data Sharing Policy
  2. Open Access Policy
  3. Article Processing Charge (APC) Waiver Policy
  4. Plagiarism Policy
  5. Submission of Manuscript
  6. Licensing Policy
  7. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
  8. Withdrawal Policy
  9. Human and Animal Rights Policy
  10. Copyright Policy
  11. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent
  12. APC Waiver Policy
  13. Submission of Manuscript
  14. Manuscript Preparation
  15. Check List
  16. Sample Paper
  17. Article Processing Charge
  18. Author’s Agreement Form
  19. English Language Editing
  20. Complaints Policy

1. Data Sharing Policy

Obesity Research – Open Journal encourages authors to make their research data available to others. This policy supports transparency and facilitates the replication of results. Authors should provide a clear, accessible format for sharing the data while ensuring compliance with ethical standards, including confidentiality agreements and data protection laws. Open sharing of data promotes broader collaboration and accelerates the advancement of knowledge in obesity research.

2. Open Access Policy

The journal adheres to a strict Open Access Policy, ensuring that all articles published are freely available to the public without any subscription fees. This allows the research to reach a broader audience, enhancing the visibility and impact of the authors' work. Authors retain copyright, and the journal publishes under the Creative Commons (CC BY) license, which encourages unrestricted distribution and reuse of the published work, provided proper attribution is given.

3. Article Processing Charge (APC) Waiver Policy

To ensure accessibility, Obesity Research – Open Journal offers an APC Waiver Policy for authors who are from low-income countries or those facing financial hardship. The policy aims to alleviate financial barriers to publication, ensuring that researchers from all regions and backgrounds can contribute to the global body of knowledge in obesity research without worrying about publication fees.

4. Plagiarism Policy

Obesity Research – Open Journal employs rigorous plagiarism detection tools to identify instances of plagiarism, duplicate publication, and text recycling. Manuscripts are screened before acceptance, and any confirmed violations will lead to rejection or retraction of the article. Authors must ensure that all sources are properly cited and that their work is original. This policy helps maintain the journal's credibility and integrity in publishing.

5. Submission of Manuscript

Authors must submit their manuscripts via the journal's online submission system. The Submission of Manuscript policy outlines the necessary steps and requirements for authors to submit their work for peer review. Authors should ensure that their manuscript meets the journal's formatting guidelines and includes all relevant components, including the manuscript body, figures, tables, and references. Manuscripts that do not follow these guidelines will be returned for revision.

6. Licensing Policy

The Licensing Policy ensures that authors retain the copyright to their work while granting the journal the rights to publish and distribute the article under an open access license. The journal follows the Creative Commons (CC BY) license, which allows others to freely share, adapt, and build upon the work as long as they provide proper attribution to the author. This policy promotes the dissemination of knowledge and encourages academic collaboration.

7. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy

If an article contains significant errors after publication, Obesity Research – Open Journal follows a Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy to maintain the integrity of the published record. Authors must promptly report any factual inaccuracies, and the journal will publish corrections or retractions as necessary. This ensures that the research literature remains accurate and trustworthy.

8. Withdrawal Policy

The Withdrawal Policy allows authors to withdraw their manuscripts from consideration before acceptance, provided they submit a formal request. Once an article is accepted or published, withdrawal is typically not allowed, except in cases of major issues, such as data errors or ethical concerns. This policy helps maintain the stability and transparency of the publication process.

9. Human and Animal Rights Policy

The Human and Animal Rights Policy ensures that all research published in Obesity Research – Open Journal adheres to ethical standards regarding the treatment of human participants and animals. Authors must confirm that their studies received approval from an institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee. Additionally, research involving animals must comply with relevant welfare regulations to ensure humane treatment.

10. Copyright Policy

The Copyright Policy states that authors retain full copyright over their work upon publication, but they grant the journal the right to distribute and share the article. The copyright enables authors to retain control over their intellectual property while ensuring that the journal can freely disseminate their work under the open access model.

11. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent

Obesity Research – Open Journal adheres to strict guidelines regarding participant and patient privacy. Authors are required to ensure that informed consent has been obtained from all participants involved in the research, and that all identifiable data is anonymized or de-identified. This policy protects the rights of research participants and ensures compliance with ethical standards.

12. APC Waiver Policy

As previously mentioned, this policy offers waivers for article processing charges (APCs) to authors who face financial hardship or come from underrepresented regions. It ensures that authors can still publish their work in Obesity Research – Open Journal without being hindered by fees, supporting equal access to academic publishing.

13. Submission of Manuscript

This policy emphasizes that all manuscript submissions must comply with specific formatting guidelines, submission protocols, and ethical standards. It is crucial for authors to follow the journal's submission process for the manuscript to be reviewed. Non-compliant manuscripts will be rejected or returned to the authors for revisions.

14. Manuscript Preparation

Authors are expected to prepare their manuscripts according to the journal's detailed guidelines, which include specifications on structure, referencing style, and figure formatting. This policy ensures consistency and quality in the manuscripts submitted for publication, facilitating smoother peer review and publication processes.

15. Check List

The Check List provides authors with a detailed list of required items before submission. This includes formatting, structure, references, ethical declarations, and any supplementary materials. The checklist ensures that authors do not overlook essential elements in their manuscript and that submissions are fully prepared for the review process.

16. Sample Paper

To assist authors in manuscript preparation, Obesity Research – Open Journal provides a Sample Paper. This template helps authors understand the formatting and structure expectations, ensuring their manuscript is aligned with the journal’s requirements.

17. Article Processing Charge

The journal levies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for articles that are accepted for publication. The APC helps cover the costs of publishing, including peer review, production, and distribution. The charge ensures that the journal can continue to operate on an open access basis, providing free access to research worldwide.

18. Author’s Agreement Form

Before publication, authors must sign an Author’s Agreement Form, confirming that they are the original authors of the work and have complied with all ethical standards, including obtaining consent and following the journal’s policies. This form helps clarify the rights and responsibilities of both the authors and the journal.

19. English Language Editing

Authors whose manuscripts are written in languages other than English are encouraged to use professional language editing services before submission. The English Language Editing policy ensures that the manuscript is of sufficient quality for peer review, improving the chances of acceptance by the journal.

20. Complaints Policy

In case of any disputes or grievances, the Complaints Policy allows authors to submit complaints regarding any aspect of the publication process, such as editorial decisions, the peer-review process, or the journal's policies. The journal commits to addressing complaints fairly and transparently.