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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 (57.2%/Mean), Production Time (46 days/Mean), Time to Publication (156 days/Mean), and Rejected (19.8%/Mean).
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Contents Volume 14 Issue 2 June 18, 2026
Systematic Reviews
Molecular targets of ivermectin as a potential repurposed drug in cancer therapy: A scoping review
Roy Olunga, Walter Jaoko, Reinhard Kipkoech, Gloria Natalia, Ruth J Tai, Lydia Mutanu, Moses Jengo, Faith W Mwangi, Olivia Ayuma, Udochukwu G Anosike 
World J Meta-Anal 14(2):121391. Published online Jun 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i2.121391
Patient-reported outcome assessment in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A systematic review of semaglutide trials using the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire
Razan Abdulaal, Luna Maria Khalil, Ali Hteit, Ehab Al Mashtoub, Mariam Allaw, Lynn Hajj, Abbas Taki, Mohamad Tlais 
World J Meta-Anal 14(2):121918. Published online Jun 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i2.121918
Meta-Analysis
Paradigm shift in clubfoot care strategies in Pakistan: A meta-analysis over three decades
Anisuddin Bhatti, Saddam Mazar Baloch, Jose Antonio Morcuende, Kiran Jaffri, Muhammad Yousuf Bhatti 
World J Meta-Anal 14(2):118716. Published online Jun 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i2.118716
Glucagon-like peptide-1-based incretin agonists in obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ehab Al Mashtoub, Ali Hteit, Anthony Bedran, Janette Al Banna, Charbel El Hachem, Nazih Obeid, Mostafa Msheik, Mohamad Tlais, Razan Abdulaal 
World J Meta-Anal 14(2):119849. Published online Jun 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i2.119849
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