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. 

*Beginning in 2025, a minimal submission fee will be implemented for article submissions to support our editorial office operations. JAFES remains fully open access, with no fees for downloading or subscriptions required to access scholarly content.

 

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Current Issue

Early Access Articles

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

Published: 2026-01-21

Editorials

  • The Endocrine Window Widens A New Chapter for JAFES

    Cecilia Jimeno
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.6480

Original Articles

  • Prevalence and Impact of Hypothyroidism on Glycaemic Control in Indian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study

    J Rawat, Aviral Rawat
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.41.1.4989

  • Islet Autoantibody and Beta Cell Secretory Status at Diagnosis in Young Bangladeshi with Phenotypically Type 2 Diabetes

    Kishore Kumar Shil, Mashfiqul Hasan, Nusrat Sultana; Sayad Bin Abdus-Salam, Hafsa Mahrukh; Tahmina Ferdousi, Muhammed Abul Hasanat
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.5033

  • How Filipinos View Obesity Findings From the ACTION APAC Study

    Nemencio Nicodemus Jr., Edgardo Juan Tolentino, Cecilia Jimeno, Joy Arabelle Fontanilla, Cyrus Pasamba, Danieson Lampano
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.5121

  • The Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Ulcer-Related Outcomes in Hospitalized Diabetic Foot Ulcers A Retrospective Study from Thailand

    Jeeraphan Sripatpong, Sirinate Krittiyawong , Waralee Chatchomchuan , Ekgaluck Wanothayaroj, Taweesak Srikummoon, Poovasit Klinoubol , Phawinpon Chotwanvirat, Siriwan Butadej, Soontaree Nakasatien, Thep Himathongkam, Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.5197

  • Cost Analysis of Direct Medical Costs of Hyperglycemic Emergencies Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Government Hospital in the Philippines

    Juan Paolo Abasolo, Aldrich Ivan Lois Burog, Margarette Rose Pajanel, Emilio III Villanueva, Celito Tamban
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.5233

  • Evaluating the Two-Step TSH Screening Protocol for Congenital Hypothyroidism: Prevalence and Diagnostic Accuracy in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

    Nguyen Hoang Viet, Tran Khanh Hoa, Nguyen Bich Ngan, Bu Thi Bao, Nguyen Anh Ngoc, Van-Thao Ta
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.5795

Case Reports

  • The Lingering Battle of Persistent Hypoaldosteronism Following Adrenalectomy for Primary Aldosteronism: A Case Report

    Jie En Tan, Nor Shaffinaz Yusoff Azmi Merican, Shartiyah Ismail, Noor Rafhati Adyani Abdullah
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/JAFES.041.01.5151

  • A Rare Paediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma with Aggressive Clinical Course

    Kah Yin Lim, Pian Pian Tee
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.5167

Letters to the Editor

Images in Endocrinology

  • Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas Presenting as Worsening Hyperglycemia in a 72-Year-Old Patient with Type 2 Diabetes

    Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen, Nopparath Tongpoo, Veekij Veerasomboonsin, Soontaree Nakasatien, Thep Himathongkam
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.5251

  • Lingual Thyroid An Ectopic Presentation at the Base of the Tongue

    Rizqi Rifani, Dicky Levenus Tahapary
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.01.6209

*Review Articles

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