International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences
e-ISSN 1726-9148
p-ISSN 1726-913X
Journal Overview
Welcome to the International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism (IJEM), a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in endocrinology. IJEM publishes original research papers on human, animal, and cell culture studies, as well as case reports, review articles, and commentaries. The journal focuses on clinical care, epidemiology, pathophysiology, complications, and innovative approaches to the management of endocrine disorders. Submissions exploring various aspects of endocrine science and patient care are highly encouraged.
- Organization:
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute (EMRI), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Frequency :
- quarterly
- Publishing
- per-article
- Abstracted/Indexed
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- Scope
All aspects of Endocrinology and Metabolism, more
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- Peer Review Policy
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Recent Articles
6 articles2027-01-31Vol. 25Issue 1
Explore the latest articles published in this journal for impactful research and the newest advancements in the field.
1
Nov
2026
Editorial
From Stein-Leventhal to PMOS: Is It Time to Move Beyond the Ovary?
Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani
*,
*,Samira Behboudi-Gandevani,
,Fereidoun Azizi
PDFFinal Published
26
Sep
2026
Review Article
Re-evaluating the Concept of Peripheral Hypothyroidism
Fereidoun Azizi,
,Ali Siamak Habibi Moeini*
*PDFFinal Published
20
Sep
2026
Research Article
Association Between Serum Amylin, Irisin, and Sirtuin 1 in Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Nephropathy
Sinhareeb Sabih Wajdi,
,Matin Mohyadini,
,Hasanain Mohamdhudifa Abdlwhab,
,Walaa E. Jassim,
,S. Zahra Bathaie*
*PDFFinal Published
31
Aug
2026
Research Article
Disturbed Spatial Learning and Hippocampal Molecular and Histological Alterations in Middle-Aged Rats with a History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Mahsa Noroozzadeh,
,Mostafa Changaei,
,Mahbanoo Farhadi-Azar,
,Maryam Mousavi,
,Pouria Mousapour,
Mina Amiri
,et al.PDFFinal Published
16
Aug
2026
Review Article
A 25-year Experience in Quality Assurance: A Methodological Review of Laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS)
Mehdi Hedayati*,
*,Maryam Tohidi,
,Iraj Azimzadeh,
Amir Abbas Momenan,
,Maryam Sadat Daneshpour,
,Maryam Zarkesh
,et al.PDFFinal Published
11
Aug
2026
Systematic Review
Artificial Intelligence-Driven Digital Tools for Diabetes Self-management in Children: A Scoping Review
Maryam Nakhaee Moghadam,
,Sara Amini,
,Mojtaba Lotfi,
,Mehrnaz Nazari Rad,
,Jalal Nourmohammadi*
*PDFFinal Published
Most Cited Articles
20
Apr
2012
Letter
Normality Tests for Statistical Analysis: A Guide for Non-Statisticians
Asghar Ghasemi,
Saleh Zahediasl*
1
Oct
2014
Review Article
Anti-Hyperglycemic and Insulin Sensitizer Effects of Turmeric and Its Principle Constituent Curcumin
Zeinab Ghorbani,
Azita Hekmatdoost,
Parvin Mirmiran*
*30
Jun
2012
21
Dec
2012
1
Oct
2014
Research Article
Thyroid Function in Pregnancy and Its Influences on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
Forough Saki,
Mohammad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh*,
Seyede Zahra Ghaemi,
Sedighe Forouhari,
Gholamhossein Ranjbar Omrani,
Marzie Bakhshaieshkaram**
22
Oct
2018
Review Article
Review of Rationale, Design, and Initial Findings: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
Fereidoun Azizi*,
*,Azita Zadeh-Vakili ,
Miralireza Takyar
1
Apr
2014
Review Article
Hormones and Hemodynamics in Pregnancy
Oleksandra Tkachenko,
Dmitry Shchekochikhin,
Robert W. Schrier*
1
May
2021
Review Article
Common Limitations and Challenges of Dietary Clinical Trials for Translation into Clinical Practices
Parvin Mirmiran,
,Zahra Bahadoran*,
*,Zahra Gaeini
3
Jul
2016
Review Article
Review of the Mechanisms and Effects of Noninvasive Body Contouring Devices on Cellulite and Subcutaneous Fat
Zahra Alizadeh,
Farzin Halabchi,
Reza Mazaheri,
Maryam Abolhasani*,
*,Mastaneh Tabesh
29
Sep
2012
Review Article
Cardiovascular Risk in Women With PCOS
Pietro Scicchitano,
Ilaria Dentamaro,
Rosa Carbonara,
Gabriella Bulzis,
Annamaria Dachille,
Paola Caputo
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20
Apr
2012
Letter
Normality Tests for Statistical Analysis: A Guide for Non-Statisticians
Asghar Ghasemi,
Saleh Zahediasl*
28
Oct
2018
Review Article
The Principles of Biomedical Scientific Writing: Introduction
Zahra Bahadoran,
Sajad Jeddi,
Parvin Mirmiran,
,Asghar Ghasemi*
*30
Jun
2012
27
Apr
2020
Review Article
The Principles of Biomedical Scientific Writing: Citation
Zahra Bahadoran,
,Parvin Mirmiran,
,Khosrow Kashfi,
,Asghar Ghasemi*
*28
Feb
2026
Review Article
Thyroid Hormones and Metabolic Syndrome: A Narrative Review of Findings from 18 Years of Follow-up in Tehran Thyroid Study (TTS)
Atieh Amouzegar,
,Mohamadamin Tarighat-Payma,
,Safdar Masoumi,
,Alireza Amirabadizadeh,
,Hengameh Abdi,
,Fereidoun Azizi
,et al.29
Jul
2019
Review Article
The Principles of Biomedical Scientific Writing: Discussion
Asghar Ghasemi,
,Zahra Bahadoran,
,Parvin Mirmiran,
,Farhad Hosseinpanah,
Niloofar Shiva,
Azita Zadeh-Vakili*
31
Dec
2022
Review Article
Scientific Publishing in Biomedicine: A Brief History of Scientific Journals
Asghar Ghasemi,
,Parvin Mirmiran,
,Khosrow Kashfi,
,Zahra Bahadoran*
*13
Jun
2020
Review Article
Remission Rate of Graves' Disease and the Trend of Changes in Serum TSH Receptor Antibodies in Prolonged Antithyroid Drug Treatment
Danilo Villagelin*,
Roberto Bernardo Santos,
João Hamilton Romaldini
31
Jan
2026
Research Article
Sustained Control of Hyperthyroidism in Graves’ Disease: Comparison of Thyroidectomy and Long-Term Antithyroid Treatment
Hengameh Abdi,
,Miralireza Takyar,
Ladan Mehran,
,Safdar Masoumi,
,Atieh Amouzegar,
,Fereidoun Azizi*
*22
Oct
2019
Review Article
The Principles of Biomedical Scientific Writing: Title
Zahra Bahadoran,
,Parvin Mirmiran,
,Khosrow Kashfi,
,Asghar Ghasemi*
*Most Downloaded Articles
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20
Apr
2012
Letter
Normality Tests for Statistical Analysis: A Guide for Non-Statisticians
Asghar Ghasemi,
Saleh Zahediasl*
15
Jul
2026
Research Article
Comparative Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections in Diabetic Women Treated with Dapagliflozin Versus Empagliflozin: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Sara Kazem-Nadi,
Sara Keshtkari,
Zohre Labbani-Motlagh,
Vahid Mousavi*
*11
Aug
2026
Research Article
Large-Scale Brain Network Connectivity Mediates the Association Between Metabolic Risk Factors and Cognition: An fMRI Study of the Human Connectome Project
Yunus Soleymani,
,Seyed Amirhossein Batouli,
,Kazem Khalagi,
,Ata Pourabbasi*
*8
Oct
2019
Brief Report
Data Extraction from Graphs Using Adobe Photoshop: Applications for Meta-Analyses
Sevda Gheibi,
Alireza Mahmoodzadeh,
Khosrow Kashfi,
,Sajad Jeddi,
,Asghar Ghasemi*
*29
Jun
2026
Editorial
Beyond a Name Change: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome and a New Era of Opportunity for Research, Care, and Advocacy
Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani*,
*,Fereidoun Azizi,
,Samira Behboudi-Gandevani
20
Apr
2012
22
Jun
2026
Research Article
Pre-diabetes and Diabetes in Heart Transplant Recipients: Epidemiological Insights from a Decade-Long Study
Sanaz Soleimani,
,Fatemeh Kazemi Hasnijeh,
Maryam Vasheghani*,
*,Farah Naghashzadeh,
,Zargham Hossein Ahmadi,
,Babak Sharif Kashani
,et al.24
Apr
2019
Review Article
The Principles of Biomedical Scientific Writing: Results
Zahra Bahadoran,
,Parvin Mirmiran,
,Azita Zadeh-Vakili,
,Farhad Hosseinpanah,
,Asghar Ghasemi*
*29
Jul
2019
Review Article
The Principles of Biomedical Scientific Writing: Discussion
Asghar Ghasemi,
,Zahra Bahadoran,
,Parvin Mirmiran,
,Farhad Hosseinpanah,
Niloofar Shiva,
Azita Zadeh-Vakili*
22
Oct
2019
Review Article
The Principles of Biomedical Scientific Writing: Title
Zahra Bahadoran,
,Parvin Mirmiran,
,Khosrow Kashfi,
,Asghar Ghasemi*
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