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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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Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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-2026-339818
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In-person therapist-delivered hypnotherapy versus smartphone-based self-guided hypnotherapy in IBS: a multicentre three-armed randomised controlled trial

Johanna T W Snijkers, Michelle H M A Bosman, Bjorn Winkens, Bertram J T Haarhuis, Ben J M Witteman, Nikolien Pijnenborg, Annieke S de Ruiter, Laurens A van der Waaij, Andrea M H Bours, Cynthia Elderson, Yanda R van Rood, Niek de Wit, Carla E Flik, Ad A M Masclee, Daniel Keszthelyi

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-338385
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Ustekinumab for fistulising perianal Crohn’s disease: a randomised placebo-controlled trial from the GETAID

Pauline Wils, Stéphane Nancey, Elodie Messmer, Arnaud Bourreille, Anthony Buisson, Ludovic Caillo, Lucine Vuitton, Romain Altwegg, Xavier Hébuterne, Olivier Ernst, Paul Meunier, Valerie Laurent, Stephane Paul, David Laharie, Eric Vicaut, Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-339158
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Colonoscopy compliance matters more than time to colonoscopy after a positive FIT result

Adrien Grancher, Bernard Denis, Lydia Guittet

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-339212
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Impact of initial severity and progression pattern of new-onset diabetes on pancreatic cancer risk: a 15-year longitudinal nationwide cohort study

Minyoung Lee, Min Heui Yu, Wonjeong Chae, Yong-ho Lee, Byung-Wan Lee, Eun Seok Kang, Bong-Soo Cha, Sung-in Jang, Moon Jae Chung

10.1136/gutjnl-2025-335863
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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

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