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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 (824), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (55 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (31 days/Mean), Accepted (57.9%/Mean), Production Time (80 days/Mean), Time to Publication (205 days/Mean), and Rejected (32.6%/Mean).
Opinion Review
Yasmin Ibrahim, Anousha Qureshi, Michaela Jackson, Beatrice Zovich, Catherine Freeland, Monue Flomo, Kenson Alik, Ravshan Yakubov, Li-Hui Chen, Philip Kwame Yeboah, Chari Cohen 
World J Methodol 16(2):114604. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.114604
Fateen Ata, Adeel Ahmad Khan, Mohammad Zeyad Mohammad Nofal, Elabbass A Abdelmahmuod, Rabia Fawad, Dabia Al Mohanadi, Zeinab Dabbous 
World J Methodol 16(2):115150. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.115150
Minireviews
Ahammed Mekkodathil, Ayman El-Menyar, Sandro Rizoli, Hassan Al-Thani 
World J Methodol 16(2):111570. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.111570
Arkiath Veettil Raveendran, Jothydev Kesavadev, Banshi Saboo, Sunny George 
World J Methodol 16(2):114192. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.114192
Christos Savvidis, Costas Liakopoulos, Ioannis Ilias 
World J Methodol 16(2):115059. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.115059
Retrospective Study
Imtiaz Wani, Gulam Naikoo, Rauf A Wani, Munir A Wani 
World J Methodol 16(2):114950. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.114950
Clinical Trials Study
Simone Zaccaron, Mattia D’Alleva, Lara Mari, Jacopo Stafuzza, Stefano Lazzer, Enrico Rejc 
World J Methodol 16(2):117099. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.117099
Observational Study
Kenechukwu C Okonkwo, Pantong Mark Davwar, Yusuf Musa, Matthew O Bojuwoye, Chinwe Philomena Onyia, Stella-Maris C Egboh, Shirley N Chukwurah, Emmanuel Obasi, Olutoyin I Asaolu, Winnifred N Adiri, Uchenna F Okeke, Nasiru Altine Dankiri, Chioma F Udigwe 
World J Methodol 16(2):109312. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.109312
Eleni Avramidou, Georgios Tsoulfas, Maria Alexiou, Christina Papachristou 
World J Methodol 16(2):114180. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.114180
Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized Clinical Trial
Sudheer Marrapu, Ramesh Kumar, Divendu Bhushan, Sudhir Kumar, Abhishek Kumar, Rajeev N Priyadarshi, Utpal Anand 
World J Methodol 16(2):112692. Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.112692
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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