Obesity Over the Life Span
Call for submissions of an Expression of Interest for an Adv Clin Exp Med Special Collection on
Obesity Over the Life Span
Handling Editors
Assoc. Prof. Michał Czapla (Division of Scientific Research and Innovation in Emergency Medical Service, Department of Emergency Medical Service, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland; Group of Research in Care (GRUPAC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain; ORCID 0000-0002-4245-5420) michal.czapla@umw.edu.pl
Prof. Izabella Uchmanowicz (Department of Nursing and Obstetrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland; ORCID 0000-0001-5452-0210) izabella.uchmanowicz@umw.edu.pl
Dr. Anthony Dissen (Stockton University, Galloway, USA; ORCID 0000-0003-0828-387X) anthony.dissen@stockton.edu
This call for submissions will provide focused, comprehensive coverage of key clinical and public health issues related to obesity. Over the last three decades, the global prevalence of obesity has more than doubled, reflecting profound shifts in lifestyle, diet, and environmental determinants of health. Obesity has become the dominant form of malnutrition worldwide, contributing to a broad spectrum of health complications, including chronic diseases, functional impairments, and reduced quality of life. We aim to provide researchers and clinicians with an opportunity to publish original research, meta-analyses and review articles addressing recent advances in the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of obesity. Emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary approaches, personalized management strategies, and the life-course perspective of this growing epidemic.
Topic and format
Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine is therefore seeking original papers for a Special Collection focused on the following themes:
- Global trends and epidemiology of obesity across all age groups.
- Prevention strategies targeting childhood, adolescent, and adult obesity.
- Innovative treatment approaches: lifestyle modifications, diet therapy, physical activity, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.
- Health complications of obesity and their management.
- Impact of obesity on public health systems and clinical practice.
- Multidisciplinary interventions.
Submission process
As a first step, we ask for submissions of an Expression of Interest with an Abstract of original papers outlining the themes above to Adv Clin Exp Med Section Editor: michal.czapla@umw.edu.pl, anthony.dissen@stockton.edu and izabella.uchmanowicz@umw.edu.pl;
The Section Editor jointly with the Editor-in-Chief will review all submissions and select those which will be invited to submit a full paper. The submission process will then follow the regular Adv Clin Exp Med online process. All manuscripts will be sent to at least two independent reviewers.
Dates and fees
- Submission of Expression of Interest until December 31, 2025, to michal.czapla@umw.edu.pl, anthony.dissen@stockton.edu and izabella.uchmanowicz@umw.edu.pl;
- Invitation to submit full paper by February 28, 2026;
- Submission of full paper by June 30, 2026.
If accepted, Authors will be required to pay a fee (https://advances.umw.edu.pl/en/article-processing-charges/) to cover publication costs. For selected Authors (outstanding experts), it is possible to reduce or even cancel the publication fee.
We are looking forward to a wide variety and truly global collection of papers and experiences to push worldwide science to the next level!