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Welcome to the World Journal of Translational Medicine

World Journal of Translational Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of translational medicine, 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: Immunology, physiopathology, cell biology, pharmacology, medical genetics, pharmacology of Chinese herbs, clinical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, differential diagnosis, imaging tests, pathological diagnosis, molecular biological diagnosis, immunological diagnosis, genetic diagnosis, functional diagnostics, physical diagnosis; comprehensive therapy, drug therapy, surgical therapy, interventional treatment, minimally invasive therapy, and robot-assisted therapy. 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 translational 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 translational medicine science. Submit an Article >>

2026 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Xiao-Long Liu, PhD, Professor, (Email: xiaoloong.liu@gmail.com) Department of Hepatology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, Fujian Province, China
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJTM 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
2220-6132 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (220), Duration of Peer Review (22 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (44 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (31 days/Mean), Accepted (43.6%/Mean), Production Time (42 days/Mean), Time to Publication (151 days/Mean), and Rejected (17.7%/Mean).
Frontier
Opinion Review
Jordan Sarver, Andrew Shanholtzer, Josh Palka 
World J Transl Med 12(4):127178. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.127178
Review
Lucas D Feliciano, João P C Freire, Caio F Lopes, Pedro H M Lima, Juan M C Costa, Fabrício Freire de Melo 
World J Transl Med 12(4):124606. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.124606
Himanshu Agrawal, Sahil Goel, Nikhil Gupta 
World J Transl Med 12(4):127329. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.127329
Minireviews
Thomas Miller Sisson, Kevin Dennis Hill, Seth EM Wolf, Joseph W Turek, Douglas M Overbey, Erin V Shea 
World J Transl Med 12(4):124968. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.124968
Temilola Oludunmomi Owojuyigbe, Muheez Alani Durosinmi 
World J Transl Med 12(4):125122. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.125122
Rui Zhao, Jing-Jing Zhang, Siti Nurfatimah Mohd Shahpudin, Mohammad Syamsul Reza Harun, Hao-Ling Zhang, Sandai Doblin 
World J Transl Med 12(4):125988. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.125988
Wan-Yi Chen, Zi-Yang Gan, Yu-Wei Cai, Zhi-Qiang Hua, Liang Yi 
World J Transl Med 12(4):126251. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.126251
Retrospective Study
Yuri Tanisawa, Shiki Fujino, Taito Kimura, Naoki Yoneda, Ayumi Nagae, Genta Sawada, Jeong-Ho Moon, Hiroki Fukunaga, Osakuni Morimoto, Shunji Morita 
World J Transl Med 12(4):125063. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.125063
Systematic Reviews
Vassiliki Tarara, Eleftherios Panteris, Sotirios Varlamis, Eleni Andreadou, Ilias Pessach, Mattheos Bobos, Maria Chatzidimitriou, Stella Mitka, Androniki Papoutsi, Phaedra Eleftheriou, Petros Skepastianos, Evangelos Karamitrousis 
World J Transl Med 12(4):126295. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.126295
Case Report
Sêtondji Emmanuel Raymond Ahouangansi, Adelin Ouohi, Loes Koffi, Affoua Mouroufié Kossonou, Koffi Isidore Kouamé, Walamitien Cyrille Toure, Yao Vianney Bédié, Koffi Manassé Kakou, Etienne Spah N’dah, Kadidja Koné, Stéphane Charles Evrard Adingra, Konaté Aboudramane, Yikpé Denis Ayé 
World J Transl Med 12(4):124522. Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.124522
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