About the Journal

The Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (JAFES) is an open-access, peer-reviewed, English language, medical and health science journal that is published two times a year by the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (AFES). Its editorial policies are aligned with the policies of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (www.icmje.org), and resolve ethical issues using recommendations and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). It is a member of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) and CrossRef.

JAFES welcomes manuscripts on all aspects of endocrinology and metabolism in the form of original articles, review articles, case reports, feature articles (clinical practice guidelines, clinical case seminars, book reviews, et cetera), editorials, letters to the Editor, brief communications and special announcements. Authors may include members and non-members of the AFES.

Articles and any other material published in the JAFES represent the work of the author(s) and should not be construed to reflect the opinions of the Editors or the Publisher. 

*JAFES does not charge any article processing or submission fees to authors. It likewise does not ask for subscription fees to gain access to scholarly content.

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Announcements

Updated JAFES Policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Generated Content

2024-10-31

Authors are required to disclose their use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies for all submissions to JAFES. This shall be described in the cover letter AND the submitted work in the appropriate section as to how it was used.

Authors are expected to exercise due diligence in reviewing, editing, and finalizing the output arising from use of such technologies, to include ensuring that there is appropriate attribution of all quoted material, including full citations.

Use of AI for data collection, analysis, or figure generation

The use of AI/AI-assisted technologies for data collection, analysis, or figure generation shall be described in sufficient detail as part of the Methodology.

Use of AI for manuscript preparation

A statement reflecting the use of AI/AI-assisted technologies shall be included as part of the Acknowledgments.

Example statement:

Acknowledgments

The author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE] to [OBJECTIVE OF USING AI/AI-ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY] and have duly overseen, reviewed, edited, and finalized the content.

*The updated policy is published at https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/Artificial_Intelligence

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Current Issue

Early Access Articles

*Layouts will be finalized and updated as part of the May or November issue.

Published: 2023-06-14

Letters to the Editor

  • Before Low Serum Cortisol Can Be Attributed to SARS-Cov-2 Infection, Alternative Causes Must Be Ruled Out

    Josef Finsterer, ArunSundar MohanaSundaram, Sounira Mehri
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.06

  • Other Diagnostic Tests for Young-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    Katty Elizabeth Huamán Chavarry, Jorge Luis Pacco Valdivia, Andrea Elvira Salvador-Carrillo
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.11

Original Articles

  • Epidemiologic Profile and Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Pheochromocytoma in the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH)

    Edrome Hernandez, Cecilia Jimeno, Elizabeth Paz-Pacheco
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.18

  • Risk Factors for Perioperative Complications, Treatment Outcomes and Aggressive Behavior of the Tumor in Patients with Pheochromocytoma

    Gopinath Narayanaswamy, Debanga Sarma, Uma Kaimal Saikia, Abhamoni Baro, Ashok Krishna Bhuyan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.07

  • The Glutamate-Serine-Glycine Index as a Biomarker to Monitor the Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    Nichole Yue Ting Tan, Elizabeth Shumbayawonda, Lionel Tim-Ee Cheng, Albert Su Chong Low, Chin Hong Lim, Alvin Kim Hock Eng, Weng Hoong Chan, Phong Ching Lee, Mei Fang Tay, Jason Pik Eu Chang, Yong Mong Bee, George Boon Bee Goh, Jianhong Ching, Kee Voon Chua, Sharon Hong Yu Han, Jean-Paul Kovalik, Hong Chang Tan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.20

  • Initiating or Switching to Insulin Degludec/Insulin Aspart in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in the Philippines Results from a Prospective, Non-interventional, Real-World Study

    Nemencio Nicodemus Jr., Nerissa Ang-Golangco, Grace Aquitania, Gregory Joseph Ryan Ardeña, Oliver Allan Dampil, Richard Elwyn Fernando, Nicole-Therese Flor, Sjoberg Kho, Bien Matawaran, Roberto Mirasol, Araceli Panelo, Francis Pasaporte, Mercerose Puno-Rocamora, Ahsan Shoeb, Marsha Tolentino
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.02

  • Intentional Hyperglycemia at work, Glycemic Control, Work-related Diabetes Distress and Work Ability among Workers with Diabetes

    Samah Saleh Elhadidy, Abdel-Hady El-Gilany, Mohamed Roshdi abdel Ghani Badawi, Aya Mohamed Elbialy
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.09

  • Correlation between Waist Circumference and IGF-1 Levels in an Elderly Population in Bali, Indonesia

    I Made Pande Dwipayana, Wira Gotera, Made Ratna Saraswati, I Made Siswadi Semadi, Ida Bagus Aditya Nugraha, Ketut Suastika, Anak Agung Gde Budhiarta, Padma Amrita, Wahyu Pratama Putra
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.15

  • Endothelial Dysfunction Using Flow-Mediated Dilatation Among Individuals with Pre-Impaired Glucose Tolerance (Pre-IGT)

    Jeannine Ann Salmon, Ann Lorraine Magbuhat, Ruby Jane Guerrero-Sali, Francis Purino, John Rey Macindo, Leilani Mercado-Asis
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.19

  • Clinical Profile of Non-thyroidal Cancer Patients with Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor-Induced Thyroid Dysfunction in the University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Philippines A 5-Year Single-Center Retrospective Study

    Nenuel Angelo Luna, Jennilyn Quinitio, Erick Mendoza, Sjoberg Kho, Priscilla Caguioa
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.14

  • Effect of Maternal Iodine Excess during Pregnancy on Neonatal Thyroid Function and Neurodevelopmental Status at 12 Weeks

    Deepashree K Rao, Ankur Jindal, Aashima Dabas, Haseena Sait, Sangeeta Yadav, Seema Kapoor
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.12

  • Assessment of Various Insulin Resistance Surrogate Indices in Thai People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    Waralee Chatchomchuan, Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen, Soontaree Nakasatien, Ekgaluck Wanothayaroj, Sirinate Krittiyawong, Thep Himathongkam
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.21

Case Reports

  • A Case of Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica of the Mandible A Rare Presentation during Pregnancy due to CDC73 Mutation

    Pratibha Pawal, Anand Nikalje, Yash Chauhan, Premlata Varthakavi, Nikhil Bhagwat
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.17

  • Aggressive Synchronous Papillary and Likely Follicular Thyroid Carcinomas in a Patient with Graves’ Disease

    Gerald Gui Ren Sng, Sarah Ying Tse Tan, Edwin Jun Chen Chew, Sangeeta Mantoo, Chiaw Ling Chng
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.08

  • R243W Mutation in Thyroid Hormone Resistance Syndrome Beta A Case Report

    Jia Cheng Ong, W Mohd Hilmi W Omar, Tuan Salwani Tuan Ismail, Krishna Chatterjee, Suhaimi Hussain
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.04

  • Windswept Deformity A Rare Skeletal Manifestation in an Adolescent with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

    Pankaj Ferwani, Bhushan Jajoo, Sandeep Shrivastava
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.10

  • An Unusual Case of Adrenocortical Carcinoma with Multiple Facets A Case Report

    Jie En Tan, Florence Hui Sieng Tan, Yueh Chien Kuan, Pei Lin Chan, Yusri Yusuf
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.16

  • Cushing Disease in a Patient with Double Pituitary Adenomas Complicated with Diabetes Insipidus A Case Report

    Wei Hang Kang, Ida Ilyani Adam, Norasyikin A. Wahab
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.05

  • Diagnosis and Management of Adrenocortical Carcinoma with co-secretion of Cortisol and Aldosterone A Case Report

    Meghan Marie Aliño, Lyzanne Maryl Tam-Go
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.13

  • A Focal Form of Diazoxide-Resistant Congenital Hyperinsulinism with Good Response to Long-Acting Somatostatin

    Suhaimi Hussain, Sarah Flanagan, Nurshafinaz Salmah Mohd Fezal
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.02.03
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