Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases

Aims & Scope

Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseaes is a free open access journal(MEJDD).The MEJDD aims to publish the highest quality material, both clinical and scientific, on aspects of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

It includes articles related to research findings, technical evaluations, and reviews.

In addition, it provides a forum for the exchange of information on all aspects of gastrointestinal and liver, including educational issues.The MEJDD is an international, English language, peer-reviewed journal concerned with adult and pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology and colorectal surgery and is published quarterly.

Papers submitted to this journal which do not adhere to the Instructions for Authors will be returned for appropriate revision to be in line with the Instructions for Authors.

They may then be re-submitted.

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Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome In Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; A Population-Based Study

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Mohammad Reza, Ramin, Alireza, Masood, Mehrzad

• Esophageal Cancer in Golestan Province, Iran: A Review of Genetic Susceptibility and Environmental Risk Factors

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Mahin, Farhad, Gholamreza, Masoud, Abbas, Abdolvahab, Reza

• New Concepts on Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Liver Fibrosis; A Review Article

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Hedyeh, Mohammadreza, Amir Ali

• Epidemiological Profile of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Iran in the Past 25 years; A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of General Population Studies

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Zahra, Abbasali, Sareh, Alireza, Ali Akbar, Mahtab, Maryam, Zahra, Amaneh, Hossein, Reza

• The Effect of Probiotic Plus Prebiotic Supplementation on the Tolerance and Efficacy of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Quadruple Therapy: a Randomized Prospective Double Blind Controlled Trial

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Afshin, Aydin, Mohsen, Saba, Alireza, Zahra, Jafar

• Assessment of Pneumatic Balloon Dilation in Patients with Symptomatic Relapse after Failed Heller Myotomy: A Single Center Experience

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Mohammad, Narges, Shapour, Reza, Javad

• An Accessible and Pragmatic Experimental Model of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Hadi, Maryam, Forough, Marjan, Hassan, Azita

• Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of Pancreas; A Case Series and Review Literature

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Babak, Solmaz, Amir Houshang, Sepideh, Arash, Reza, Akram

• Nonadherence to Medication in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Rate and Reasons

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Mohammad Reza, Mohammad, Homayoon, Nasser, Reza, Ahmad, Shadi, Meghedi

• Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Meysam, Kamran B, Shadi, Masood, Gholam, Abouzar, Gholamreza, Aziz, Masoud