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Hepatology International

Hepatology International is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research and patient care issues in hepatology. It focuses on contemporary clinical and basic science related issues in adult and pediatric hepatobiliary and allied sciences, and publishes original research articles, editorials, reviews, and consensus guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases. The journal emphasizes new and emerging technologies, innovations, and future trends in liver and biliary disorders.

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Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Impact Factor 6.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1936-0533
eISSN 1936-0541
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Open access APC: £3290.00 GBP / $5290.00 USD / €4090.00 EUR; subscription publishing: no APC charges apply.

Submission Instructions

Hepatology International is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract must be structured and limited to 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 4000 words including references. Manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 10 keywords, a concept diagram or graphical abstract immediately after the abstract, and declarations just before the reference section.
References Reference list must not exceed 30 references. References must follow the U.S. National Library of Medicine style as in Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text, with repeated citations using the original number.
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include up to 6 tables, flow diagrams, colored figures, text boxes, or other illustrations. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. The graphical abstract must be a single-panel high-resolution image of at least 300 dpi, preferably in .tif or .jpg format, using RGB color and Arial 12–16 pt font.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Submission must be approved by all co-authors and by the responsible authorities at the institute where the work was carried out.
Abstract An abstract is required for Review Articles. The abstract must be limited to 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The text must not exceed 5000 words including references. The main text must be organized into an introductory section followed by Discussion, Conclusion, and Perspective. Review Articles must include 10 keywords and declarations just before the reference section.
References The reference list must not exceed 100 references. References must follow the U.S. National Library of Medicine style as in Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text and reused with the same number on subsequent citation.
Figures & Tables Review Articles must include at least 4 colored figures and at least 4 tables, with no more than 8 total tables, flow diagrams, colored figures, text boxes, or other illustrations. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Each table and figure must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order.
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Mini Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be structured. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 2500 words excluding references. Declarations must be included just before the reference section. Mini Reviews must include 10 keywords.
References Reference list must not exceed 30 references. References must follow the U.S. National Library of Medicine style used in Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text, and repeated citations must use the original reference number.
Figures & Tables Mini Reviews may include up to 4 tables, flow diagrams, colored figures, text boxes, or other illustrations, and should include at least 2 colored figures and at least 2 tables or algorithms. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Each table and figure must be numbered in Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by a caption, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
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Consensus

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Consensus manuscripts must not exceed 2000 words. Manuscripts should include funding information and, as appropriate, financial or non-financial interests, ethics committee approval, informed consent, and animal welfare statements.
References Consensus manuscripts must not include more than 9 references. References must follow the U.S. National Library of Medicine style as in Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text and reused with the same number for subsequent citations.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures uploaded separately only if file size causes problems. Each table and figure must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, and each figure must have a concise caption included in the manuscript text file.
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Letter To Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 500 words excluding references. Keywords must not be included, and one figure must be included.
References Reference list must not exceed 5 references. References must follow the U.S. National Library of Medicine style as in Index Medicus. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text, and repeated citations must use the original reference number.
Figures & Tables Submission must include one figure. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Each figure must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by a concise caption included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
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Recent Publications

A comprehensive evaluation on the impact of MASLD on the prognosis of chronic hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma following hepatectomy: results from retrospective multicenter cohort study and meta-analysis

Yiyu Chen, Yangyang Ou, Kang Chen, Tianyi Liang, Jiayong Su, Xinping Ye, Liang Ma, Ming Yao, Junjiang Guo, Liang Liang, Jianjun Li, Yuanneng Nong, Ji′an Chen, Fei Huang, Tao Peng, Jian-hong Zhong, Yihe Yan

10.1007/s12072-026-11151-y
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A real-world multicenter study of statins in compensated advanced chronic liver disease on hepatic decompensation and mortality outcomes

Cheng Han Ng, N. Apoorva Sasikumar, Margaret L. P. Teng, Vincent L. Chen, Jimmy Che-To Lai, Karn Wijarnpreecha, Rahul Kumar, Apichat Kaewdech, Masayuki Ueno, Anand V. Kulkarni, Ming-Hua Zheng, Akash Roy, Ken Liu, Chitchai Rattananukrom, Mazen Noureddin, Mohammad Shadab Siddiqui, Emmanuel Tsochatzis, Mark D. Muthiah, Hirokazu Takahashi, Jingyi Hu, Kira G. Zhao, Junlong Dai, Terry Cheuk-Fung Yip, Vincent Wai-Sun Wong, Majd B. Aboona, Pooja Rangan, Jeanette Ng, Sakktivel Elangovan, Rajit Soni, Pimsiri Sripongpun, Naichaya Chamroonkul, Mithun Sharma, Sathwika Pasham, Ethan Tham, Jingkai Tioh, Lucas Yeo, Atushi Kawaguchi

10.1007/s12072-026-11164-7
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Diverging rate and absolute burden patterns of liver cancer attributable to NASH: global evidence and China as a sentinel case

Junpeng Luo, Xiao Qi, Yandan Wang

10.1007/s12072-026-11162-9
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Exploratory analysis of transcriptionally active HBV-host chimeric transcript burden in patients with increasing HBsAg during long-term antiviral therapy

Luqi Tang, Bingqiong Wang, Yameng Sun, Shuyan Chen, Guiwen Guan, Jialing Zhou, Tongtong Meng, Wentao Tan, Shuai Xia, Xiaojuan Ou, Jidong Jia, Xiaoning Wu, Hong You

10.1007/s12072-026-11154-9
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A simple clinical model for predicting multiple liver histologic injuries in obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery

Shumin Li, Ziyi Yang, Xin Huang, Mingwei Zhong, Shibo Lin, Teng Liu, Han Zhao, Shaozhuang Liu, Shigang Zhao, Zi-Jiang Chen

10.1007/s12072-026-11159-4
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Articles are published online after receipt of the corrected proofs.

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Is a cover letter required?

A submission letter is used when suggesting reviewers and when disclosing unpublished material included in the manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £3290.00 GBP / $5290.00 USD / €4090.00 EUR, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable. Subscription publishing has no APC charges.

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Research Topics

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Liver Disease and Transplantation Hepatitis C virus research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology Liver Diseases and Immunity Liver physiology and pathology Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Nutrition and Health in Aging Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy

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