World Journal of Transplantation is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of transplantation, 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: Bone marrow transplantation, bone transplantation, bone-patellar tendon-bone grafting, brain tissue transplantation, corneal transplantation, descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty, fetal tissue transplantation, heart transplantation, kidney transplantation, liver transplantation, lung transplantation, pancreas transplantation, skin transplantation, transplantation immunology, and vascularized composite allotransplantation. 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 transplantation, 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 transplant science. Submit an Article >>
Sami Akbulut, PhD, MD, Professor, (E-mail: akbulutsami@gmail.com) Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Türkiye
Vassilios Papalois, MD, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: vassilios.papalois@nhs.net) Directorate of Renal and Transplant Services, 4th Floor Hammersmith House, Hammersmith Hospital, London W12 OHS, United Kingdom
Maurizio Salvadori, MD, Professor, (E-mail: maurizio.salvadori1@gmail.com) Department of Transplantation Renal Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence 50139, Italy
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJT is now abstracted and indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
The WJT’s CiteScore for 2025 is 2.3 and Scopus CiteScore rank 2025: Transplantation is 28/55.
Christina Mouratidou, Efstathios T Pavlidis, Georgios Katsanos, Athanasios Kofinas, Alexandra G Marneri, Kalliopi E Stavrati, Georgios Tsoulfas, Theodoros E Pavlidis
World J Transplant16(3):124992.Published online Sep 18, 2026.doi: 10.5500/wjt.124992
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World J Transplant16(3):120572.Published online Sep 18, 2026.doi: 10.5500/wjt.120572
Alexandra Régia Dantas Brigido, Hugo Cardoso de Souza Falcon, Vanessa Simioni Faria, Helena Garcia Betinardi Bernardi, Júlio César Vieira de Sousa, Deborah de Sá Pereira Belfort, Guilherme Dagostin de Carvalho, Paulo Ricardo Gessolo Lins
World J Transplant16(3):122203.Published online Sep 18, 2026.doi: 10.5500/wjt.122203
Salem H Al-Qurashi, Muhammad Abdul Mabood Khalil, Hinda Hassan Khideer Mahmood, Alfatih Abdalla Altom, Yara Faisal Alqurashi, Zeyad Adel Alsaedi, Aileen Jean Dela Cruz, Maram Majid Alsharif, Rayan Mohammed Bawayan, Abdulrahman A Housawi, Nihal Mohammed Sadagah
World J Transplant16(3):122485.Published online Sep 18, 2026.doi: 10.5500/wjt.122485