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Journal of Viral Hepatitis

The Journal of Viral Hepatitis publishes a variety of articles across the specialty of viral hepatitis, soliciting research from epidemiologists, clinicians, pathologists, virologists and specialists in transfusion medicine working in the field.

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Impact Factor 2.3
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1352-0504
eISSN 1365-2893
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access publication is available for a fee; APC details are provided via the journal's Open Access page.

Submission Instructions

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

Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Reviews must not exceed 5,000 words, excluding title page, references and legends. Main text file must be ordered as title, running title, authors, affiliations, acknowledgments, abstract and keywords, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices if relevant. Manuscript must include up to five keywords and a list of new or special abbreviations with their definitions.
References Reviews must include no more than 50 references. References must follow AMA reference style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals in consecutive order.
Figures & Tables Reviews must include no more than 6 figures and tables in total. Main text and figures must be submitted as separate files. Tables must be included after the references in the main text file, and figure legends must be provided in the manuscript.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Original Articles must not exceed 4,000 words, excluding the title page, references, and legends. Main text must include abstract and keywords, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices if relevant. Manuscript must include up to five keywords and a list of new or special abbreviations with their definitions.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Original Articles must include no more than six figures and tables in total. Main text and figures must be submitted as separate files.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Short Communications must not exceed 1,500 words excluding the title page, references, and legends. Main text must be arranged in the order of title, running title, authors, affiliations, acknowledgments, abstract and keywords, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices if relevant. Manuscript must include up to five keywords and a list of new or special abbreviations with their definitions.
References Short Communications must include no more than 8 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Short Communications must include no more than 1 figure or table. Main text and figures must be submitted as separate files.
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Letters To The Editors

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editors must not exceed 400 words.
References Letters to the Editors may include no more than 5 references. References must follow AMA reference style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals in consecutive order.
Figures & Tables Main text and figures must be submitted as separate files.
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Recent Publications

Global Underutilization of Antiviral Therapy and Survival Outcomes in Hepatitis B Virus‐Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of 78 Studies and 68,243 Patients

Sahith Kudaravalli, Taotao Yan, Cheng‐Hao Tseng, Yao‐Chun Hsu, Xiaohe Li, Yuankai Wu, Bowu Chen, Xiangrong Gao, Sicheng Gao, Danfeng Ren, Xiaohan Qian, Warren Sands, Ramsey Cheung, Mindie H. Nguyen

10.1111/jvh.70245
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New Model of Care Achieving Micro‐Elimination of Hepatitis C in the United Kingdom's Largest Prison

Elizabeth Hurry, Sarah Hulse, Anya Hughes

10.1111/jvh.70244
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Direct‐Acting Antiviral Therapy in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving Non‐Curative Treatment: High Sustained Virological Response Rates and Preservation of Liver Functional Reserve

Shunsuke Sato, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Hiroki Nago, Yoko Kato, Rihwa Om, Yuichiro Terai, Yuji Kita, Yuji Ikeda, Sho Sato, Ayato Murata, Yuji Shimada, Takuya Genda

10.1111/jvh.70242
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Finite Versus Indefinite Nucleos(t)ide Analogue Therapy in HBeAg ‑Negative Chronic Hepatitis B: Meta‑Analysis of Randomized Trials

Demver P. Gomez, Wilmyr F. Hababag

10.1111/jvh.70243
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Becoming Physically Active and Risks of Mortality and Liver‐Related Events in Adults With Chronic Hepatitis B: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Byeong Geun Song, Myeongcheol Lee, Juhee Cho, Geum‐Youn Gwak, Danbee Kang, Dong Hyun Sinn

10.1111/jvh.70240
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

41 days submission to first decision (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters are not mandatory and may be supplied at the author’s discretion. Authors requesting exemptions to manuscript category limits should indicate this in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication is available for a fee; APC details are provided via the journal's Open Access page.

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Research Topics

Hepatitis C virus research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology Liver Disease and Transplantation HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Liver Diseases and Immunity HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Immune Cell Function and Interaction HIV Research and Treatment Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research Animal Virus Infections Studies Viral Infections and Immunology Research Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects