Aims & Scope
World Journal of Chronic Diseases (WJOCD) is a peer-reviewed, open access chronic diseases journal published by Directive Publications. It provides an international platform for original research, reviews, case reports and editorials on the prevention, diagnosis, management and long-term outcomes of chronic and noncommunicable diseases across the lifespan, from pediatric onset to adult and geriatric care.
The journal welcomes work spanning chronic kidney disease, diabetes and metabolic disorders, chronic respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, hereditary and gastrointestinal disorders, transplant medicine, and multimorbidity. We particularly value studies on chronic disease epidemiology, self-management interventions, social and structural determinants of health, and care delivery in low- and middle-income settings, alongside high-quality clinical case reports of rare and instructive chronic conditions.
WJOCD serves clinicians, epidemiologists, public health researchers, allied health professionals and policy makers seeking rigorous, globally relevant evidence on long-term conditions. Methodological contributions, translational science and patient-centred outcomes research are encouraged.
Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, with authors retaining copyright, and receive a permanent Crossref DOI. Content is discoverable through OpenAlex and Google Scholar and is harvestable via our OAI-PMH endpoint; the journal follows COPE ethical principles. An article-processing charge applies on acceptance, with waivers and discounts available.
Subject Coverage
World Journal of Chronic Diseases welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports across the following core areas:
Research Topics
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Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does the World Journal of Chronic Diseases cover?
WJOCD covers the full spectrum of chronic and noncommunicable diseases, including chronic kidney disease, diabetes and metabolic disorders, chronic respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, transplant medicine, hereditary and gastrointestinal disorders, and pediatric and adolescent chronic illness. It also publishes work on chronic disease epidemiology, prevention, self-management, multimorbidity and the social determinants of long-term conditions.
Who should read and publish in the World Journal of Chronic Diseases?
The journal is intended for clinicians, epidemiologists, public health and health-services researchers, nephrologists, pulmonologists, endocrinologists, pediatricians, allied health professionals and policy makers working on long-term conditions. Authors investigating any aspect of chronic disease prevention, management or outcomes, including instructive case reports, are encouraged to submit.
What article types does WJOCD accept?
WJOCD accepts original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, clinical case reports of rare or instructive chronic conditions, short communications, editorials and special-issue contributions on chronic and noncommunicable diseases. Case reports such as those on familial adenomatous polyposis, nesidioblastosis or chronic lung allograft rejection are welcome when they offer clear clinical or educational value.
How do I submit a manuscript to the World Journal of Chronic Diseases?
Authors submit through the journal's submission page on Directive Publications. Prepare your manuscript according to the author guidelines, ensure it falls within the chronic-disease scope, and upload your files for double-blind peer review. The editorial team confirms receipt and guides you through review and, on acceptance, open access publication with a Crossref DOI.
Is WJOCD open access, and who holds copyright?
Yes. Every accepted article is published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse the work with attribution. Authors retain copyright to their own articles, and each paper receives a permanent Crossref DOI for citability and long-term access.
How does peer review work at the World Journal of Chronic Diseases?
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential to support impartial assessment. Review focuses on scientific rigour, clinical relevance and ethical conduct, and the journal follows COPE ethical principles throughout the editorial process.
Is there an article-processing charge, and are waivers available?
An article-processing charge applies only on acceptance, which keeps the published research freely available to readers worldwide. Waivers and discounts are available, including for authors from low-resource settings; contact the editorial office for current charges and waiver eligibility before or during submission.
Where is the World Journal of Chronic Diseases indexed and discoverable?
WJOCD articles are assigned permanent Crossref DOIs and are discoverable through OpenAlex and Google Scholar, with metadata harvestable via the journal's OAI-PMH endpoint. As a newer open access title, WJOCD is expanding its discoverability footprint and is working toward eligibility for additional scholarly indexes.