The record
- Full journal title
- International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Abbreviation
- ijem
- NLM title
- Int J Endocrinol Metab
- Publisher
- Brieflands
- Scientific collaborator
- International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- e-ISSN
- 1726-9148
- p-ISSN
- 1726-913X
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Publishing model
- Per-article continuous
- Subject area
- Internal medicine
Aim & scope

The International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism (IJEM) aims to advance knowledge, stimulate research, and promote improved management of endocrine and metabolic disorders.
The journal publishes high-quality original research articles covering all aspects of endocrinology and metabolism, including studies conducted in human subjects, animal models, and cell cultures.
Journal Scopes:
- Clinical endocrinology and metabolic diseases
- Experimental and basic endocrine research
- Diabetes and its complications
- Hormonal regulation and signaling pathways
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary disorders
- Pediatric endocrinology
- Bone and mineral metabolism
- Translational research in endocrinology
Article types
The International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism (IJEM) publishes the following types of articles:
- Original Articles: Reports of novel findings in clinical, experimental, and translational endocrinology and metabolism.
- Review Articles: Comprehensive and critical evaluations of current knowledge in relevant fields.
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Evidence-based studies conducted according to established methodological standards.
- Case Reports: Descriptions of rare or clinically significant cases that provide new insights into endocrine disorders.
- Letters to the Editor: Brief communications addressing recently published articles or emerging topics.
- Commentaries: Expert opinions on current issues, controversies, or recent advances in endocrinology and metabolism.
Peer review
- Double-Blind Peer Review System
- Open Peer Review (since Aug 2019), Show List of All Published Reviewers' Comments
Access & licensing
License policy
This open-access article is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Publication charges
- Publishing Open Access models: Full Gold Open Access
- Access: Immediate permanent free to access after publication
- Reader subscription fees: None
- Article Processing Charge: Author pays APC
- Embargo period: None
- License for reuse: CC BY-NC 4.0
- Publishing services: Full
- Indexing: Full
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