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Gut

Gut is a leading international journal in gastroenterology and hepatology from BMJ and the British Society of Gastroenterology. It publishes clinical research of the alimentary tract, liver, biliary tree and pancreas, along with reviews and clinically oriented coverage across gastroenterology and hepatology. Regular features include articles describing novel mechanisms of disease and new diagnostic and therapeutic management strategies likely to affect clinical practice.

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Impact Factor 25.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0017-5749
eISSN 1468-3288
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Subscription; with hybrid open access option

Submission Instructions

Gut accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Research. Abstract must be structured and no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings 'Background', 'Objective', 'Design', 'Results', and 'Conclusion'.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Original Research titles must include the research type, and the manuscript must include a Patient and Public Involvement statement in the Methods section. Manuscript must include key messages after the abstract with the headings 'What is already known on this topic', 'What this study adds', and 'How this study might affect research, practice or policy', limited to 3–5 sentences, and be accompanied by a visual abstract in one PowerPoint slide.
References References should be limited to those critical and relevant to the manuscript, around 50.
Figures & Tables Figures are not limited but must be thoroughly justified.
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Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 600 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references.
References References may include up to 10 citations.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may include up to 2 tables or illustrations.
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Gi Snapshot

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript The manuscript must contain an Introduction of no more than 200 words and an Answer of no more than 200 words. The manuscript must have two parts, an Introduction and an Answer.
References The manuscript must not include more than 5 references.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Recent Advances In Basic Science

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must be no longer than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 4000 to 5000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript must include key messages and 5 or 6 bullet points for emphasis.
References Manuscript must include 30 to 90 references.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include 5 or 6 figures or clear simple diagrams.
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Recent Advances In Clinical Practice

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 4000 to 5000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript should include key messages and 5 or 6 bullet points for emphasis.
References Manuscript must include 30 to 90 references.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include 5 or 6 figures or clear simple diagrams.
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Recent Publications

GI highlights from the literature

Philip J Smith

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-339464
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Colonoscopy versus biennial FIT screening: a post hoc sustained-strategy analysis of the COLONPREV Trial

Antoni Castells, Enrique Quintero, Hongruyu Chen, Luis Bujanda, Susana Castán-Cameo, Joaquín Cubiella, José Díaz-Tasende, Ángel Lanas, Akiko Ono, Miquel Serra-Burriel

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-338896
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Large language models for detecting colorectal polyps in endoscopic images—further research is required

Zvi Weizman

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-339309
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Chronic kidney disease in cirrhosis: a study of inpatients from a global perspective

Florence Wong, Danielle Adebayo, Jacob George, Ramazan Idilman, Peter C Hayes, Mario R Alvares-da-Silva, Aldo Torre, Hailemichael Desalgn Mekonnen, Wai-Kay Seto, Shiv Kumar Sarin, Zhujun Cao, Neil Rajoriya, Aabha Nagral, Henok Fisseha, Anand V Kulkarni, Chuanwu Zhu, Nabil Debzi, Alberto Queiroz Farias, Minghua Su, Ashish Goel, Sebastián Marciano, Robert Livingstone, Radha Krishan Dhiman, Yanhang Gao, René Malé-Velázquez, Coskun Ozer Demitars, Chinmay Bera, Yong-Fang Jiang, Jose Antonio Velarde-Ruiz Velasco, Hiang Keat Tan, Caiyan Zhao, Maria Sarai Gonzalez Huezo, Sumeet K Asrani, Lei Wang, Mingqin Lu, Matheus Truccolo Michalczuk, Sezgin Barutcu, Jacqueline Cordova-Gallardo, Cameron Gofton, Michael Gounder, Jawaid Shaw, Somaya Albhaisi, Xin Zheng, Aloysious Aravinthan, Ruveena Bhavani Rajaram, Dinesh Jothimani, Kessarin Thanapirom, Carlos Benitez, Dinc Dincer, Anoop Saraya, Bin Xu, Minghua Lin, Xiaoping Wu, Chenghai Liu, Rajender Reddy, Brian Bush, Leroy R Thacker, Mark Topazian, Qing Xie, Scott Silvey, Patrick S Kamath, Ashok Choudhury, Jasmohan S Bajaj

10.1136/gutjnl-2025-336802
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Luminal–basal stratification of the native human pancreatic duct is differentially represented in pancreatic cancers

Jan-Lars Van den Bossche, Melissa Van der Vliet, Ellis Michiels, Oier Azurmendi Senar, Silke Van Lint, Zeynep Madran, Katarina Coolens, Jack Brons, Montserrat Nacher, Tatjana Arsenijevic, Nouredin Messaoudi, Pierre Lefesvre, Christelle Bouchart, Laurine Verset, Julie Navez, Jennifer Fallas, Nelson Dusetti, Eduard Montanya, Meritxell Rovira, Jean-Luc Van Laethem, Isabelle Houbracken, Jonathan Baldan, Ilse Rooman

10.1136/gutjnl-2025-337970
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Time to first decision without review is 3 days median, time to first decision with review is 23 days median, and time from acceptance to publication is 17 days median.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription journal with a hybrid open access option.

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Research Topics

Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Eosinophilic Esophagitis Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Liver Disease and Transplantation Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Esophageal and GI Pathology Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Hepatitis C virus research Celiac Disease Research and Management Diet and metabolism studies Digestive system and related health Hepatitis B Virus Studies Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Gut microbiota and health Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Diverticular Disease and Complications