Journal profile · Multiple
Eating Behaviors
ISSN 1471-0153 · eISSN 1873-7358 · Elsevier
Eating Behaviors: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.82; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,270; median 138 days to acceptance (99 articles, last 24 months); 100 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Eating Behaviors is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Eating Disorders and Behaviors, Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet and Obesity and Health Practices, together about 56.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Clinical Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Eating Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing human research on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of the full range of eating pathology (e.g., obesity, binge eating, eating disorders) in diverse groups of adults and children. Studies related to the promotion of healthy eating and weight management patterns are also of interest. Two types of manuscripts are encouraged: (1) Descriptive studies establishing functional relationships between eating behaviors and social, cognitive, environmental, attitudinal, emotional or biochemical factors; (2) Clinical outcome research evaluating the efficacy of prevention or treatment protocols.The journal's emphasis is on empirical research. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. Generally, case studies are not accepted for publication. Rigorous systematic reviews conducted according to Prisma guidelines are welcome. Theoretical reviews are typically invited; however, proposals are welcome and should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief, Suzanne Mazzeo.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Suzanne E. MazzeoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 76, Canada 5, Australia 4, United Kingdom 2, Portugal 2 (93 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Eating Disorders and BehaviorsPsychology34.8%
- Obesity, Physical Activity, DietMedicine13.8%
- Obesity and Health PracticesHealth Professions8.2%
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum DisordersPsychology5.7%
- Behavioral Health and InterventionsPsychology5.1%
- Body Image and Dysmorphia StudiesPsychology3.9%
- Child Nutrition and Feeding IssuesMedicine3.4%
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Psychiatry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Psychology, Clinical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Psychology, Clinical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Psychiatry | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Psychiatry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Psychology, Clinical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
1 to 7 keywords, Keywords should be written in EnglishPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.82LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.74LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 116OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,351OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.26OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 25.19%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 93LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,022 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 26 | 11 |
| 2025 | 100 | 53 | 187 |
| 2024 | 71 | 44 | 302 |
| 2023 | 111 | 60 | 1,186 |
| 2022 | 76 | 30 | 870 |
| 2021 | 95 | 54 | 1,730 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
138 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 101 days – 176 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 3 days (99 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 141 days
- Sample
- 99 articles with submission and acceptance dates (159 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 58 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 138 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,270 / EUR 3,060 / GBP 2,620 / JPY 405,580 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,640 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,500 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted15, with length limits
- case studiesCase studies or a series of case studies should not exceed 2500 words. Authors should clearly describe why the case or cases are innovative and why they add sig…Length not stated
- case studyFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract. Short Communications of original research or pilot studies…main text ≤ 2,500 words
- commentaryFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract. Short Communications of original research or pilot studies…Length not stated
- editorialFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract. Short Communications of original research or pilot studies…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- editorialsEditorials are invited only and should not exceed 1000 words. Editorials express opinions about special topics of interest and are meant to stimulate debate or …Length not stated
- full-length papersFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract.Length not stated
- mini-reviewsMini-reviews are more limited reviews of developing fields of research and are not necessarily systematic in nature. They should provide current knowledge and p…Length not stated
- opinionFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract. Short Communications of original research or pilot studies…Length not stated
- original researchFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract. Short Communications of original research or pilot studies…main text ≤ 3,500 words
- reviewFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract. Short Communications of original research or pilot studies…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- scholarly commentariesScholarly Commentaries express points of view on scientific matters and should not exceed 800 words. Authors should email the Editor-in-Chief prior to submittin…Length not stated
- short communicationFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract. Short Communications of original research or pilot studies…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- short communicationsShort Communications of original research or pilot studies should be no longer than 2000 words with a 250 word abstract. The total number of figures/tables comb…Length not stated
- systematic reviewFull-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract. Short Communications of original research or pilot studies…Length not stated
- systematic reviewsSystematic reviews should provide a critical review and analysis of a field of research and should include detailed information on search criteria and methods. …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 1471-0153
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-7358
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Eating Behaviors
What CAS zone is Eating Behaviors in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Eating Behaviors is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Psychiatry / Psychology, Clinical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Eating Behaviors?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.82; CiteScore 4.3, h-index 116.
How long does peer review take at Eating Behaviors?
Based on the dates recorded on 99 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 138 days (interquartile range 101–176 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Eating Behaviors?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,500 words; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Eating Behaviors based?
Of the 93 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (76), Canada (5) and Australia (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Eating Behaviors?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Eating Behaviors is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is Eating Behaviors open access, and what is the APC?
Eating Behaviors is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,270.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .