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Welcome to the World Journal of Meta-Analysis

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 >>

2026 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Jing Sun, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: j.sun@griffith.edu.au) School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland 4222, Australia
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJMA is now abstracted and indexed in Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor. 
ISSN
2308-3840 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (589), 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 (156 days/Mean), and Rejected (19.5%/Mean).
Systematic Reviews
Udochukwu G Anosike, Olivia Ayuma, Faith W Mwangi, Moses Jengo, Lydia Mutanu, Ruth J Tai, Gloria Natalia, Reinhard Kipkoech, Walter Jaoko, Roy Olunga 
World J Meta-Anal 14(2):121391. Published online Jun 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i2.121391
Meta-Analysis
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
Razan Abdulaal, Mohamad Tlais, Mostafa Msheik, Nazih Obeid, Charbel El Hachem, Janette Al Banna, Anthony Bedran, Ali Hteit, Ehab Al Mashtoub 
World J Meta-Anal 14(2):119849. Published online Jun 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i2.119849
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