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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 (829), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (55 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (31 days/Mean), Accepted (58.5%/Mean), Production Time (84 days/Mean), Time to Publication (206 days/Mean), and Rejected (32.4%/Mean).
Opinion Review
Marco Zeppieri, Matteo Capobianco, Federico Visalli, Marieme Khouyyi, Mutali Musa, Alessandro Avitabile, Inferrera Leandro, Rosa Giglio, Daniele Tognetto, Caterina Gagliano, Fabiana D’Esposito, Francesco Cappellani 
World J Methodol 16(3):115265. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.115265
Ahmad Mahamid 
World J Methodol 16(3):117516. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.117516
Evidence Review
Nadira Diab, Elie Bou Farah, Ahmad Berjawi, Tasha Ghorayeb, Karen Beydoun, Safaa Ghanem, Amira Hamou, Alaa Tarchichi, Yehya Tlaiss 
World J Methodol 16(3):116523. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.116523
Review
Sanjith Manian, Arunagiri Gunasekar, Naveen Jeyaraman, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Sathish Muthu, Madhan Jeyaraman 
World J Methodol 16(3):117490. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.117490
Manjeet Kumar Goyal, Gayatri Brahmandam, Rishi Chowdhary, Sowmya Durga Subhasri Guna, Dhruvi Shah, Prerna Goyal, Ashita Rukmini Vuthaluru, Omesh Goyal 
World J Methodol 16(3):118399. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.118399
Peng Wang, Jin-Ke Sun, Dong Li, Zhen Shi, Peng-Yu Lu, Dong-Fang Jin, Sheng-Fan Huang, Yu-Hua Ruan, Wen-Ting Li, Meng-Di Shi, Zhan-Hao Ma, Zi-Hao Wang, Li-Yuan Hu, Meng-En Xue, Chang-Jiang Zhang, Zhi-Peng Li 
World J Methodol 16(3):121456. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.121456
Minireviews
Isabella Akesson, Richard Kovac, Hyuna Son, Ana Claudia Teixeira de Castro Gonçalves Ortega, Daniil Fedorov, Arosh S Perera Molligoda Arachchige 
World J Methodol 16(3):110991. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.110991
Jean Demarquoy, Haifa Othman 
World J Methodol 16(3):111485. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.111485
Kim-Long Le, Tri-Nhan Pham, Minh-Quang Tran, My-Tran Trinh, Phu-Cuong Pham, Quynh-Nhu Duong-Ngoc, Khanh-Phat Thai, Nguyen-Khoi Le, Tuong-Anh Mai-Phan, Hoang-Long Luong-Toan 
World J Methodol 16(3):113355. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.113355
Prashant Sirohiya, Prateek Maurya, Nishkarsh Gupta, Brajesh Kumar Ratre, Saurabh Vig, Sidharth Puri, Balbir Kumar, Raghav Gupta, Shweta Bhopale, Anuja Pandit 
World J Methodol 16(3):117916. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.117916
Si-Yu Zhuang, Lu-Jin Xu, Hai-Xia Yang, Qi-Wei Yang, Geng Chen, Bin Xu, Zhi Yu, Yun Liu, Tian-Cheng Xu 
World J Methodol 16(3):118207. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.118207
Srishti Khullar, Arvind Kumar Morya, Sarita Aggarwal, Arshi Singh, Priya Sisodiya, Rannusha Morya 
World J Methodol 16(3):118520. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.118520
Hao-Yao Pan, Wei-Wei Chen, Jia-Xin Liang, Yi-Yang Sheng, Wen-Jing Zhang, Xue-Wen Zhu, Shuai-Yan Wang, Guan-Hu Yang, Yun Liu, Tian-Cheng Xu 
World J Methodol 16(3):118728. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.118728
Güldeniz Usta Küçükbezirci, Buse Gürcan, Neeket Patel, David J Ramsey, Amal Alwreikat 
World J Methodol 16(3):120949. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.120949
Retrospective Cohort Study
Arnold Méndez-Toro, Ingrid Tatiana Rojas-Ruiz, Luis Eduardo Silva-DiazGranados, Andrés Ruano-Cadena, Manuel Agustín Paz-Meneses, Ricardo Andrés Novoa-Alvarez 
World J Methodol 16(3):117845. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.117845
Muhammad Hassaan Arif Maan, Soban Maan, Muhammad Waleed, Muhammad Mursaleen Ahmad, Ritik Mahaveer Goyal, Amir Humza Sohail, Yazan Abboud, Sunnia Khan, Swapna Gayam, Justin Kupec 
World J Methodol 16(3):117891. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.117891
Observational Study
Kartikay Goyal, Manjeet Kumar Goyal, Varna Taranikanti, Praneet Wander, Rishi Chowdhary, Shivam Kalra, Gargi Prashar, Ashita Rukmini Vuthaluru, Omesh Goyal 
World J Methodol 16(3):116022. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.116022
Harsha S Prakash, Amit Sehrawat, Arti Rana, Anusha Mruthyunjaya Swamy, Sai Prasath, Mahesh Koulagi, Deepak Sundriyal 
World J Methodol 16(3):120002. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.120002
Gabriele Carioti, Irene Brighenti, Niccolò Le Donne, Carlo Banfi, Lina Azzahrani, Luca Galassi 
World J Methodol 16(3):121149. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.121149
Leonardo Lorente, Esther Hernández Marrero, Pedro Abreu-Gonzalez, Angel Daniel Lorente Martín, Marina Lorente Martín, María José Marrero González, Carmen Hernández Marrero, Olga Hernández Marrero, Alejandro Jiménez, Cándido Manuel Hernández Padilla 
World J Methodol 16(3):121596. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.121596
Prospective Study
Zeliha Cosgun, Emine Afsin, Ramazan Kurul, Sule Aydin Turkoglu, Melike Elif Kalfaoglu, Gulali Aktas 
World J Methodol 16(3):115087. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.115087
Randomized Controlled Trial
Rhea Thotungal, Ashutosh Kaushal, Amit Agrawal, Anuj Jain, Vaishali Waindeskar, Rudrashish Haldar, Pfokreni Lokho 
World J Methodol 16(3):117220. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.117220
Systematic Reviews
Hersh Tilokani, Inshal Jawed, Anmol Shehzadi, Asif Ali, Amna Khan, Umair Qadir, Abu Huraira Bin Gulzar, Remsha Zahid, Suleman Khan, Madho Mal, Mohammad Ali Zakeri, Hobab Aslam, Muhammad Umair Siddique 
World J Methodol 16(3):116058. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.116058
Muhammad Farhan, Tirath Patel, Waleed Harazeen, Yara Mohamed, Abdullah Al Azzawi, Heba Intabli, Nada Ahmed, Mohammed Al-Hadi Naseer Obais, Mohammad Riyad Alkhazali, Bhumi Daishik Patel, Asfaq Ahmad, Ayoola Awosika 
World J Methodol 16(3):117065. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.117065
Meta-Analysis
Beanie Conceição Medeiros Nunes, Stefano Baraldo, Joao Ricardo Duda, Luiza Fenelon, Matheus Cavalcante Franco, Murilo Cavalcante Netto do Carmo, Diogo Bergesch Diedrich, Marcelo Cristalli Pacheco da Costa, Angelo So Taa Kum 
World J Methodol 16(3):116174. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.116174
Hyder Osman Mirghani, Asawir Mohammed AlQurashi 
World J Methodol 16(3):119385. Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.119385
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