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Journal of Gastroenterology

The Journal of Gastroenterology is the official publication of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology and publishes Original Articles, Review Articles, Letters to the Editors, and other articles on all aspects of gastroenterology. It welcomes significant contributions relating to basic research, theory, and practice, and has an international editorial board. Peer review is conducted using Editorial Manager® and is supported by a database of international experts shared with Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology.

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Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Impact Factor 5.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0944-1174
eISSN 1435-5922
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: £3690.00 GBP / $5490.00 USD / €4390.00 EUR; subscription publishing: no APC charges apply.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Gastroenterology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Review Articles. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 6000 words excluding references. The manuscript body must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The title page must state the manuscript word count, the manuscript must include a statement identifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted and/or critically revised the work, and a disclosure statement is required.
References The reference list may include a maximum of 150 references. References must be cited by numbers in square brackets, numbered consecutively in order of citation, and list only the first three authors followed by 'et al.' for article citations.
Figures & Tables At least 1 figure or table must be included. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, and each must include a concise caption.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Original Articles must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6000 words including references, and the title page must specify the manuscript word count. Body of the article must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, a disclosure statement before the References section, and a Declarations section including conflicts of interest, ethics approval, consent, data and/or code availability, and authors’ contribution statements.
References References must be cited by numbers in square brackets and listed consecutively in the order cited, with only the first three authors named followed by 'et al.' for article citations.
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include no more than a combined total of 7 figures and/or tables, and any excess must be submitted as Electronic Supplementary Material. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, and large figures may be submitted separately only if the manuscript file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, and each must have a caption.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must not exceed 500 words including references. Letters to the Editor must be related to previously published articles in this journal. The title page must specify the manuscript word count.
References Reference citations in the text must be identified by numbers in square brackets, the reference list must be numbered consecutively in citation order, and only the first three authors should be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor must not include figures or tables.
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Other Articles (For Editorial)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 800 words excluding references. The title page must specify the manuscript word count.
References References must be cited by numbers in square brackets and listed consecutively in the order cited, with only the first three authors named followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and uploaded separately only if the manuscript file is too large. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, and each must have a caption.
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Recent Publications

rs57494551 increases CXCR5 expression and IgM+ CXCR5+ B-cell infiltration in the portal area of primary biliary cholangitis

Yuki Hitomi, Yoshihiro Aiba, Kazuko Ueno, Haruka Takahashi, Michihiro Kono, Kazuhiro Sugi, Yuji Teraoka, Shintaro Takaki, Atsushi Naganuma, Motoyuki Kojima, Nao Nishida, Yosuke Kawai, Minae Kawashima, Seik-Soon Khor, Michio Yasunami, Atsumasa Komori, Shinji Shimoda, Kazuyoshi Ishigaki, Masao Nagasaki, Katsushi Tokunaga, Minoru Nakamura

10.1007/s00535-026-02493-3
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Reply to: comment on “Validation of Baveno VII criteria for recompensation in patients with decompensated cirrhosis treated by laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection”

Liu-xin Zhou, Bao-yu Wan, Hao Dong, A-long Shi, Guoqing Jiang

10.1007/s00535-026-02497-z
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Natural history of Barrett’s esophagus over a 10-year period: a longitudinal endoscopic study in a Japanese population

Kenta Watanabe, Sho Fukuda, Yasutaka Takahashi, So Kodama, Tatsuki Yoshida, Yohei Saruta, Ryo Okubo, Ryo Abe, So Takahashi, Kengo Onochi, Shuichi Ito, Kazuya Kimura, Toshiaki Suzuki, Tamotsu Matsuhashi, Katsunori Iijima

10.1007/s00535-026-02495-1
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S1P receptor modulators for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis

Abdulkareem Jomaa, Rani Bshara, Mohammed Alani, Bilind Ismail, Yousif Rajab, Dani Hayder, Halder J. Abozait, Wasim Jomaa, Weys Neda, Mostafa Najim, Hasan Al-Obaidi

10.1007/s00535-026-02485-3
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Metabolite 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, modulated by cigarette smoke exposure, functions as a protective factor in dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis

Masahiro Kitabatake, Tatsuki Nishioka, Atsushi Hara, Kaito Yasuike, Yumiko Nakanishi, Eiji Miyauchi, Noriko Ouji-Sageshima, Hiroshi Ohno, Toshihiro Ito

10.1007/s00535-026-02484-4
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Electronic submission substantially reduces editorial processing and reviewing time and shortens overall publication time. Articles are published online after receipt of corrected proofs.

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Is a cover letter required?

A submission letter is used when suggesting reviewers, and the corresponding author should mention reuse of material and any unpublished material included in the manuscript in a cover letter to the Editor.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £3690.00 GBP / $5490.00 USD / €4390.00 EUR. Subscription publishing is available with no APC charges.

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Research Topics

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Hepatitis C virus research Liver Disease and Transplantation Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Hepatitis B Virus Studies Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Liver Diseases and Immunity Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Microscopic Colitis Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Eosinophilic Esophagitis Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Liver physiology and pathology

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