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Welcome to the World Journal of Methodology

World Journal of Methodology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of biomedical research methodology, 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: Breath tests, cardiac imaging techniques, clinical laboratory techniques, diagnostic self-evaluation, cardiovascular diagnostic techniques, digestive system diagnostic techniques, endocrine diagnostic techniques, neurological diagnostic techniques, obstetrical and gynecological diagnostic techniques, ophthalmological diagnostic techniques, otological diagnostic techniques, radioisotope diagnostic techniques, respiratory system diagnostic techniques, surgical diagnostic techniques, urological diagnostic techniques, routine diagnostic tests, computer-assisted image interpretation, three-dimensional imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, microscopy, molecular imaging, multimodal imaging, neuroimaging, optical imaging, photography, radiography, radionuclide imaging, respiratory-gated imaging techniques, near-infrared spectroscopy, stroboscopy, subtraction technique, Terahertz imaging, thermography, tomography, ultrasonography, voltage-sensitive dye imaging, and whole body imaging. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. 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 biomedical research methodology, 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 biomedical research methodological science. Submit an Article >>

2026 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Timotius Ivan Hariyanto, MD, Assistant Professor, (E-mail: timotius.hariyanto95@gmail.com) Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Pelita Harapan University, Tangerang, Banten 15811, Indonesia
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJM is now abstracted and indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor.
ISSN
2222-0682 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (823), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (55 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (31 days/Mean), Accepted (57.8%/Mean), Production Time (80 days/Mean), Time to Publication (205 days/Mean), and Rejected (32.6%/Mean).
Opinion Review
Chari Cohen, Philip Kwame Yeboah, Li-Hui Chen, Ravshan Yakubov, Kenson Alik, Monue Flomo, Catherine Freeland, Beatrice Zovich, Michaela Jackson, Anousha Qureshi, Yasmin Ibrahim 
World J Methodol 16(2):114604. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.114604
Zeinab Dabbous, Dabia Al Mohanadi, Rabia Fawad, Elabbass A Abdelmahmuod, Mohammad Zeyad Mohammad Nofal, Adeel Ahmad Khan, Fateen Ata 
World J Methodol 16(2):115150. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.115150
Minireviews
Sunny George, Banshi Saboo, Jothydev Kesavadev, Arkiath Veettil Raveendran 
World J Methodol 16(2):114192. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.114192
Retrospective Study
Clinical Trials Study
Mattia D’Alleva, Lara Mari, Jacopo Stafuzza, Stefano Lazzer, Enrico Rejc, Simone Zaccaron 
World J Methodol 16(2):117099. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.117099
Observational Study
Chioma F Udigwe, Nasiru Altine Dankiri, Uchenna F Okeke, Winnifred N Adiri, Olutoyin I Asaolu, Emmanuel Obasi, Shirley N Chukwurah, Stella-Maris C Egboh, Chinwe Philomena Onyia, Matthew O Bojuwoye, Yusuf Musa, Pantong Mark Davwar, Kenechukwu C Okonkwo 
World J Methodol 16(2):109312. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.109312
Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized Clinical Trial
Systematic Reviews
Mubeena Javed, Maham Fatima, Muhammad Bari Hassan, Sanjeet Kumar, Raja Pawan, Vikram Singh, Kheentesh Kumar, Rabia Amir, Ali Karim, Inshal Jawed, Farah Alam, Danaish Kumar, Rahul Rai, Hersh Tilokani, Syed Ali Farhan Abbas Rizvi 
World J Methodol 16(2):109986. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.109986
Duaa Asad, Ahris Abid, Muhammad Bari Hassan, Munesh Kumar Nenwani, Sunil Dev, Sanjeet Kumar, Fnu Sapna, Payal Bai, Sadia Siddique, Inshal Jawed, Farah Alam, Farah Abdul Razzaq, Favour C Mekowulu, Shafaq Jabeen, Agha MW Mirza 
World J Methodol 16(2):110380. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.110380
Fateen Ata, Haseeb Ahmad Khan, Aamna Kashif, Adeel Ahmad Khan, Rabia Fawad, Hafiz Waqas Younas, Bilal Ahmed, Huzaifa Javed 
World J Methodol 16(2):111025. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.111025
Abdul Rehman, Mehsim Abid, Hira Jamil, Sadia Siddique, Sagar Parkash, FNU Nasrullah, FNU Sapna, Bhawna Lohana, Kiran Lohana, Inshal Jawed, Mohammad Tufail, Mohammad Sarim Sharaf 
World J Methodol 16(2):113265. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.113265
Meta-Analysis
Yi-Ming Zhang, Rui-Guo Li, Xiao-Hong Zhang, Zhan-You Wang, Huan-Huan Xu, Xiao-Fan Li, Zi-Wei Zhang 
World J Methodol 16(2):117496. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.117496
Case Report
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