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Hepatology Research

Hepatology Research is the official journal of the Japan Society of Hepatology and publishes human and animal studies, both basic and clinical, in hepatology. The journal welcomes submissions of original articles, experimental studies, clinical studies, reviews, short communications, and letters to the editors.

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Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1386-6346
eISSN 1872-034X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $3,400 USD / £2,250 GBP / €2,850 EUR.

Submission Instructions

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

Review Article

Cover Letter A covering letter is required. The covering letter must confirm that all authors agree with the manuscript content and meet the authorship criteria.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 5,000 words including references. Text must be divided into the subheadings Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion. Manuscript must include up to six key words in alphabetical order below the abstract, a list of abbreviations, and transparent disclosure of any AI use that substantially edited, developed, or translated the manuscript.
References References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al. for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables Tables must be provided on separate pages and figures must be supplied as separate files, with figure legends provided as a separate section in the manuscript after the references. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and figures must be cited and numbered in consecutive order.
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Original Article

Cover Letter A covering letter is required. The covering letter must confirm that all authors meet authorship criteria and agree with the manuscript content.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 4,000 words excluding references. Text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include up to six MeSH key words in alphabetical order below the abstract, a list of abbreviations, and transparent disclosure within the manuscript if AI technology was used to substantially edit, develop, or translate any part of it.
References References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited as superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, list all authors when there are six or fewer and the first six followed by et al. when there are seven or more, and use abbreviated journal names according to the Serial Sources for the Biosis Data Base.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear on separate pages and figures must be supplied as separate files, with figure legends provided as a separate section in the manuscript after the references. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and be self-contained, and figures must be numbered in the order cited with legends explaining any abbreviations or symbols.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm that all authors agree with the manuscript content and meet the authorship criteria.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Short Communication must be up to 2,000 words excluding references. Text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include up to six key words in alphabetical order below the abstract, a list of abbreviations, and transparent disclosure of any qualifying AI use within the manuscript.
References References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited as superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first six followed by et al. when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 4 tables and figures combined is allowed. Tables must appear on separate pages and figures must be supplied as separate files, with figure legends provided as a separate section in the manuscript after the references. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and figures must be cited and numbered in consecutive order.
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Case Report

Cover Letter A covering letter is required. The covering letter must confirm that all authors agree with the manuscript content and meet the authorship criteria.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must be up to 2,000 words excluding references. The text must be divided into the subheadings Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion. The manuscript must include up to six key words below the abstract in alphabetical order and a list of abbreviations used, and any substantial use of AI for editing, development, or translation must be transparently described in the manuscript.
References References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text as superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, with all authors listed when there are six or fewer and the first six followed by et al. when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Case Reports may include a maximum of four tables and figures in total. Tables must appear on separate pages and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and figure legends must be provided as a separate section in the manuscript after the references.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A covering letter is required. The covering letter must confirm that all authors agree with the manuscript content and meet the authorship criteria.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must be up to 500 words excluding references.
References References are limited to a maximum of 10. References must follow Vancouver style. Citations must be numbered in superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, with up to six authors listed in full and seven or more listed as the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables A maximum of one table or figure may be included in total. Figures, supporting information, and appendices must be supplied as separate files.
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Recent Publications

Tumor Endothelial Cell‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles Promote Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression Through Intercellular Interaction Via miRNA

Mitsuru Yanagaki, Koichiro Haruki, Munetoshi Akaoka, Hoshiho Kubota, Yu Fujita, Masayuki Shimoda, Kenei Furukawa, Shinji Onda, Yoshihiro Shirai, Tomohiko Taniai, Yuto Yamahata, Toru Ikegami

10.1111/hepr.70216
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Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein and Soluble Mannose Receptor as Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury in Cirrhosis

Hiroyuki Masuda, Tadashi Namisaki, Kosuke Kaji, Norihisa Nishimura, Hiroaki Takaya, Takashi Inoue, Akihiko Shibamoto, Satoshi Iwai, Masayoshi Takami, Yuki Tsuji, Yukihisa Fujinaga, Shinya Sato, Koh Kitagawa, Akira Mitoro, Kiyoshi Asada, Hitoshi Yoshiji

10.1111/hepr.70217
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Response to “Comment on ‘Anti‐MRPS27 Antibody: A Novel Diagnostic Biomarker for Autoimmune Hepatitis Identified via a Human Proteome Microarray’”

Jun Wada, Kazumichi Abe, Hiromasa Ohira

10.1111/hepr.70214
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Serum Mac‐2 Binding Protein Glycan Isomer and Cerebral White Matter Injury in Older Adults: A Hepatic–Cerebral Link

Maiko Nagaoka, Katsuya Nagaoka, Naoto Kajitani, Yoko Yoshimaru, Takehisa Watanabe, Hiroko Setoyama, Hirofumi Soejima, Noboru Fujise, Minoru Takebayashi, Manabu Makinodan, Yasuhito Tanaka

10.1111/hepr.70209
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FOXS1 Promotes Liver Fibrosis Through TGF‐β1/Smad Signaling: Targeting a Novel miR‐212‐5p/FTO Axis

Maoqun Zhu, Tong Zhang, Xiang Wang, Benshun Hu, Bingyi Dai, Baoyang Luo, Xinyi Xu, Donglin Sun, Xiaodong Xu

10.1111/hepr.70208
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Revised manuscripts should be returned within 60 days for minor revision or 120 days for major revision. Proofs must be returned within 48 hours of receipt. Early View articles are published online before inclusion in an issue.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required with each submission. It must state that the content has not been published or submitted elsewhere except as a brief abstract and must confirm that all authors meet the journal's authorship criteria and agree with the manuscript content.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: $3,400 USD / £2,250 GBP / €2,850 EUR.

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Research Topics

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatitis C virus research Liver Disease and Transplantation Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Hepatitis B Virus Studies Liver Diseases and Immunity Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Liver physiology and pathology Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Nutrition and Health in Aging Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy

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