Over the past year, we have been pleased to see growing interest in Exploration of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases (EEMD), with our published articles achieving increasing visibility and citations from researchers worldwide. As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing research in endocrinology and metabolism, EEMD is pleased to present the "Highly Cited Paper Award 2025."

Criteria for Selection and Award

• All articles published in 2024-2025

• Both regular and special issue submissions are considered

• Citations are counted according to Web of Science (WoS) in 2025

• Prize for the author team: 300-1,000 USD, certificate of “Highly Cited Paper Award”

•Prize for the corresponding Guest Editor(s): 100-300 USD

Winning Paper

★ Waist-to-height ratio as a novel marker of metabolic syndrome in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Authors: Elif Basaran*, Gulali Aktas

Published in: Special Issue "Current Views on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications and Related Conditions" (Guest Editor: Prof. Gulali Aktas)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eemd.2025.101421

Congratulations to the author team on this recognition! We also extend our sincere thanks to all the academic editors, reviewers, and contributors who supported the peer review and publication process.

The "Highly Cited Paper Award" will continue as an annual tradition, celebrating the exceptional achievements of authors and their impactful research published in our journal. We look forward to seeing more of your valuable contributions in the years ahead.

Exploration of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases (EEMD) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal indexed in DOAJ, dedicated to publishing research in endocrinology, metabolism, and related fields, including diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. We welcome your continued support and participation.

Website: www.explorationpub.com/Journals/eemd

Contact us: eemdjournal@explorationpub.com