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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-2026-340753

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From Bristol to Rome, from recurrent abdominal pain to disorders of gut-brain interaction

Corey Baker, Emily Wakefield, Jeffrey Hyams

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-340230

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WTAP resists cholestatic liver injury by m ⁶ A-IGF2BP1-dependent regulation of the nuclear receptor FXR

Guomin Ju, Tong Wu, Yu Wu, Xueyu Zhou, Yang Yang, Xiangwen Meng, Cheng Jin, Hui Chen, Ke Sun, Ming Yu, Qinfen Xie, Shusen Zheng, Jian Wu, Chuanhui Peng

10.1136/gutjnl-2025-337845

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Sodium oligomannate remodels gut redox adaptation and promotes microbiota-derived indole-3-propionic acid production to alleviate Alzheimer’s disease

Deqiang Zhang, Heling Chu, Yu Zhang, Ying Wang, Yan Zhang, Yaxin Guo, Peifeng Wan, Hangtian Yue, Guangqiang Sun, Yanjie Chao, Jing Zhang, Changrong Ge, Fang Xie, Zuoquan Xie, Qihao Guo, Meiyu Geng

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-339603

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B4CeD: harmonising scientific terms and concepts in early coeliac disease

Jonas F Ludvigsson, Renata Auricchio, Jialu Yao, Daniel Agardh, Carolina Ciacci, Peter H R Green, Claire L Jansson-Knodell, Iris Jonkers, Benjamin Lebwohl, Daniel A Leffler, Maureen M Leonard, Edwin Liu, Karl Mårild, Maria I Pinto-Sanchez, Alberto Rubio-Tapia, David S Sanders, Marisa G Stahl, Jason Tye-Din, Elena F Verdu, Ritu Verma, Fabiana Zingone, Joseph A Murray

10.1136/gutjnl-2026-338154

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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