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World Journal of Meta-Analysis is an international peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publish original, high-quality research employing meta-analysis, including drug efficacy evaluation, diagnostic accuracy assessment, epidemiological studies, and research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Biomedicine, clinical medicine, public health, psychology, and behavioral science. Types of articles published by the journal include meta-analysis, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, 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 clinical medicine, 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 medical science. Submit an Article >>

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  • Jing Sun, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: j.sun@griffith.edu.au) School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland 4222, Australia
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Received (582), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (48 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (41 days/Mean), Accepted (56.9%/Mean), Production Time (46 days/Mean), Time to Publication (157 days/Mean), and Rejected (19.2%/Mean).
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Contents Volume 14 Issue 1 March 18, 2026
Minireviews
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: A key player in colorectal cancer development and progression
Mohammed Eslam, Alaa M Mostafa, Ziyan Pan, Yasser Fouad 
World J Meta-Anal 14(1):113789. Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.113789
Systematic Reviews
Low return to play and performance in national football league athletes after Achilles tendon rupture: A systematic review
James J Butler, Davis Hedbany, Charles C Lin, Luilly Vargas, Matthew T Kingery, Nathaniel P Mercer, Bradley A Lezak, Alexander Tham, John G Kennedy, Jared Rubin 
World J Meta-Anal 14(1):111108. Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.111108
Mercedes incision and risk of incisional hernia following liver transplantation: A systematic review
Subba Rao V Kanchustambam, Paul A Peters, Harry True, Benjamin G Jones 
World J Meta-Anal 14(1):113251. Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.113251
Impact of post-discharge nutritional interventions on hospital readmissions: A systematic review
Donovan Lim, Amir Chwa, Kay Choong See 
World J Meta-Anal 14(1):114237. Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.114237
Early orthoplastic soft-tissue coverage in open tibial fractures reduces infection, nonunion, and amputation
Ebrahem Hesham Hashem Mohamed, Shabbir Ahmad 
World J Meta-Anal 14(1):116322. Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.116322
Adjunctive pharmacologic therapies for diuretic resistance in acute decompensated heart failure: Systematic review of randomized trials
Vaishvik Patel, Rabia Zameer, Beesham Kumar, Mehta Das 
World J Meta-Anal 14(1):118496. Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.118496
Meta-Analysis
Safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for flexible bronchoscopy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Amna Hassni, Abdul Hannan Siddiqui, Mahdeem Shahid, Abia Shariq, Huma Anwar, Khizra Nadeem, Alina Anjum, Hamida Memon, Ameer Talha, Sarosh Khan, Yusra Faisal, Maheen Naveed, Abdul Moeed, Salim Surani 
World J Meta-Anal 14(1):112793. Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.112793
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