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Analysis of oxidative phosphorylation enzymatic activities in 15954C and 15954T cybrids.

Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging framework in diabetic kidney disease.

Microbial translocation and gestational diabetes mellitus.

Computed tomography findings.

An elderly female patient with left diabetic foot of Wagner’s grade 2 underwent transverse tibial bone transport of the affected limb + ulcer debridement + vacuum sealing drainage.

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World Journal of Diabetes is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of diabetes, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Experimental diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, diabetic angiopathies, diabetic complications such as diabetic neuropathies, diabetic nephropathies, diabetic cardiomyopathies, diabetic foot disease and foot ulcers, diabetic coma, diabetic ketoacidosis, Donohue syndrome, fetal macrosomia, and prediabetes. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, correspondence, and any other studies related to diabetes and its associated complications. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in diabetes, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of diabetic science. Submit an Article >>

2026 Published Issues

5 4 3 2 1

Editors-in-Chief

Lu Cai, MD, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: l0cai001@louisville.edu) Pediatric Research Institute, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, United States
Michael Horowitz, PhD, MD, Professor, (E-mail: michael.horowitz@adelaide.edu.au) Department of Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide 5005, Australia
Md. Shahidul Islam, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: islamd@ukzn.ac.za) Department of Biochemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa

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The WJD is now abstracted and indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE, also known as SciSearch®), Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition, PubMed, PubMed Central, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.

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The 2025 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2024 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJD as 4.6; JIF without journal self cites: 4.3; 5-year JIF: 5.0; JIF Rank: 43/191 in endocrinology and metabolism; JIF Quartile: Q1; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q1.

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1948-9358 (online)

Latest Manuscript Statistics

Received (3515), Duration of Peer Review (28 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (49 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (40 days/Mean), Accepted (46.5%/Mean), Production Time (47 days/Mean), Time to Publication (165 days/Mean), and Rejected (44.7%/Mean).

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Contents Volume 17 Issue 5 May 15, 2026

Editorial

Synergistic mechanism of adipose-derived stem cells in healing diabetic foot ulcers

Xin-Xing Wan, Wei-Tao Yan, Wen-Hua He, Kun Xiong

World J Diabetes 17(5):116210. Published online May 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v17.i5.116210