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Hepatology Communications

Hepatology Communications is a monthly hepatology journal published by Wolters Kluwer Health on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. It publishes liver disease research and related content in gastroenterology and hepatology. The journal lists ISSN 2471-254X, a 2024 Impact Factor of 4.6, and ranking in Gastroenterology & Hepatology of 27/147.

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Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Impact Factor 4.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2471-254X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APCs are $1,890 for AASLD members and $3,150 for non-members for Tier 1 articles, review articles, and experimental research; $480 for members and $800 for non-members for Tier 2 letters, editorials, and correspondence. Full or 50% waivers are available for eligible corresponding authors from Research4Life Group A and Group B countries.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research Article

Cover Letter Cover letter must describe any use of AI tools such as large language models, chatbots, or image creators.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 275 words. Abstract must not exceed 275 words. Abstract must be structured into four sections. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and any acronyms or abbreviations used must be defined in the abstract.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no longer than 5,000 words excluding references. Main text must include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include all relevant portions of the Methods section and all references in the main manuscript, and the Acknowledgements must contain separate paragraphs for Assistance with the study and Presentation of preliminary data, using "Assistance with the study: none." and "Presentation: none." if applicable.
References Manuscript must include no more than 50 references. References must conform to AMA Manual of Style. References must be cited by number in the text, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, list the first 3 authors followed by "et al." when there are more than 6, and references cited in the main text must not be listed in the supplementary materials.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must contain no more than 8 figures and tables in total. Tables must be uploaded individually and not embedded within the manuscript file, and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the main body file. All tables must be text-only, and legends must be supplied for all figures.
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Reviews

Cover Letter The cover letter must describe any use of AI tools such as large language models, chatbots, or image creators.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Review manuscripts should be no longer than 5,000 words excluding references. Any use of AI tools in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section, including how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References References must conform to AMA style and be cited in the text by reference number. List all authors when there are 6 or fewer, list the first 3 followed by "et al." when there are more than 6, use author surnames with initials without periods, and abbreviate journal names according to PubMed style.
Figures & Tables Tables must be uploaded individually and not embedded within the manuscript file, and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the main body file. Tables must be text-only and not submitted as photographs, and all figures must have legends with any symbols or abbreviations defined in the legend.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is required to describe any use of AI tools and to note any published work concerning the same patients or subjects. Cover letter must describe any use of AI tools and identify any published work concerning the same patients or subjects.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 1000 words. Research Letters must focus on original clinical research studies. Supplementary material may include 1-2 additional figures or tables, and any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References No more than 10 references are permitted. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited by number in the text, list all authors if there are 6 or fewer, list the first 3 authors followed by et al. if there are more than 6, and not use footnotes for references.
Figures & Tables No more than 1 table or figure is permitted, with 1-2 additional figures or tables allowed as supplementary material. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be uploaded separately. Tables must be text-only and uploaded individually, and each figure must have a legend and be uploaded as a separate file.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Correspondence should be 500-750 words. Correspondence must include a title page with the author's name, address, email address, and an Acknowledgement statement, and the title must reflect the content of the letter without duplicating the targeted article's title.
References References must conform to AMA style and be cited in the text by reference number. List author surnames followed by initials without periods, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer and the first 3 followed by "et al" when there are more than 6, use expanded page ranges, and abbreviate journal names according to PubMed style.
Figures & Tables Tables must be uploaded individually and not embedded in the manuscript file, and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the main body file. Tables must be text-only and not submitted as photographs, and legends must be supplied for all figures.
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Consensus Reports

Cover Letter The cover letter must describe any use of AI tools in the work.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Consensus Reports should be no longer than 2,000 words. The manuscript must include disclosure of any AI tool use in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References Consensus Reports must include no more than 9 references. References must conform to AMA style. References must be cited in the text by number, list all authors if there are 6 or fewer, list the first 3 followed by et al if there are more than 6, and use author surnames with initials without periods.
Figures & Tables Tables must be uploaded individually and not embedded within the manuscript file, and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the main body file. Tables must be text-only and not submitted as photographs.
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Recent Publications

Reply: Fracture risk under selective and non-selective PPAR agonists in primary biliary cholangitis

John M. Vierling, Sarah Proehl, Gideon M. Hirschfield, Robert P. Kustra, Daria B. Crittenden

10.1097/hc9.0000000000000946
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Effect of tiomolibdate choline on copper balance in patients with Wilson disease: An open-label phase 2 trial

Aftab Ala, Thomas D. Sandahl, Karl H. Weiss, Valentina Medici, Chandler D. Robinson, Andrew Cittadine, Declan Tuffy, Edward Gane, Fred K. Askari

10.1097/hc9.0000000000000971
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A tailored pain self-management intervention for patients with cirrhosis is acceptable and improves pain control

Shari S. Rogal, Angela D. Phares, Marilyn Brach, Matthew J. Chinman, Sandra Gibson, Jane M. Liebschutz, Jessica Merlin

10.1097/hc9.0000000000000955
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Reply: Validation of MELD 3.0 in 2 centers from different continents

Nikki Duong, Daniel J. Huynh, Newsha Nikzad, W. Ray Kim, Neil Shah, Scott W. Biggins, Allison Kwong

10.1097/hc9.0000000000000958
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Secretion of the HBV small surface antigen is driven by an ER autophagic pathway

Hong Cao, Eugene Krueger, Jing Chen, Huiling Yang, Jia Jun Chia, Rudolf K. Beran, Jane Tam, Dmytro Kornyeyev, Meghan M. Holdorf, Mark A. McNiven

10.1097/hc9.0000000000000939
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The journal states that it is committed to fast publication. Authors are asked to return page proof corrections or approval within 48 hours.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required in some circumstances. Authors must identify related published work concerning the same patients or subjects in a covering letter, disclose if the manuscript idea originated with someone other than the senior or corresponding authors, provide details of any author financial incentives or honoraria in the cover letter, and describe AI use in the cover letter and submitted work.

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What are the publication costs?

APCs are charged after acceptance and must be paid within 30 days. Tier 1 APCs are $1,890 for AASLD members and $3,150 for non-members. Tier 2 APCs are $480 for members and $800 for non-members. Eligible corresponding authors from Research4Life Group A countries receive a full waiver and Group B countries receive a 50% waiver.

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Research Topics

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Liver Disease and Transplantation Liver Diseases and Immunity Hepatitis C virus research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Liver physiology and pathology Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Human auditory perception and evaluation Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Educational Robotics and Engineering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease Nutrition and Health in Aging Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology Immune cells in cancer Diet and metabolism studies Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Gut microbiota and health

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