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Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is an international journal covering gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy, with particular emphasis on clinical research and continuing education in the Asian Pacific region. Its scope includes the medical, radiological, pathological, biochemical, physiological and historical aspects of digestive and liver disease.

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Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0815-9319
eISSN 1440-1746
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $4,620 USD / £3,100 GBP / €3,840 EUR APC for Open Access articles; taxes may apply.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 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 abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract need not be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 3500–5000 words. Main text must be presented in the order title, abstract and key words, text, references, tables, and figure legends, and the text should use the subheadings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Three to five keywords must be supplied below the abstract.
References References may include up to 75 citations. In-text citations must use superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and the reference list must be numbered in the same order with all authors named for six or fewer authors or the first three followed by et al. for seven or more.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include 3–7 figures or tables. Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background and Aim, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 3500–5000 words. Main text should be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Three to five keywords must be supplied below the abstract.
References Reference list may include up to 75 references. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at initial submission. In-text citations must use superscript Arabic numerals and the reference list must be numbered in order of appearance, listing all authors when there are six or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Submission may include 3–7 figures or tables. Manuscript may include text, figures, and tables in one editable file or as separate files. Tables and figures must have legends and be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be provided for Systematic Reviews. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background and Aim, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 3500–5000 words. Main text should be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include three to five keywords below the abstract.
References References may include up to 75 sources. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals and listed in the reference list in order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Submission may include 3–7 figures or tables. Manuscript may be submitted as an editable file including figures and tables or as separate files. Tables must be on separate pages with legends above, and figure legends must be on a separate page.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be structured using specified headings. Abstract headings must be Background and Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 3000 words. Main text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Three to five MeSH-based keywords must be supplied below the abstract.
References Reference list may include up to 50 references. References must be cited as superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numerical order of appearance, with all authors named for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for seven or more.
Figures & Tables Submission may include 3–7 figures and tables. Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files. Tables must appear on separate pages with legends above, and figure legends must appear on a separate page.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included. Abstract is not permitted for this article type.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 700 words. Keywords must not be included, and the previously published article being discussed must be cited, usually as the first reference.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at initial submission. The previously published article being discussed must be included in the references, usually as the first citation.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files.
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Recent Publications

Metaplasia and the Origins of Gastric Cancer—Implications for Screening and Surveillance

Khay Guan Yeoh

10.1111/jgh.70825
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Endoscopic Ultrasound‐Guided Fine‐Needle Biopsy for Tissue Sampling of Biliary Strictures: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Antonio Facciorusso, Giuseppe Dell'Anna, Aurelio Mauro, Andrea Anderloni, Eyad Gadour, Abdulrahman Alfadda, Gianfranco Donatelli, Vito Annese, Mattia Brigida, Elisa Stasi, Armando Dell'Anna, Maria Cristina Conti Bellocchi, Stefano Francesco Crinò

10.1111/jgh.70846
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Classification Matters in Nonobstructive Dysphagia: Interpreting EGJOO and Rapid Drink Challenge

FangRong Jiang, Ting Shen

10.1111/jgh.70854
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Comment on “Optimization of Minocycline‐Containing Bismuth Quadruple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Rescue Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial”

Baojun He

10.1111/jgh.70851
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Endpoint Definition, Unweighted Comparisons, and Comparable Outcomes in a Propensity Score–Weighted Study of Secondary Biliary Stents

Qiupeng Feng, Xiaolong Zhu, Qi Tang, Xi Ma

10.1111/jgh.70850
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 12 days, median submission to acceptance is 95 days, and median acceptance to publication is 15 days.

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Research Topics

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

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