Overview Submission Instructions Recent Publications Frequently Asked Questions Research Topics

Looking to publish in Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology? Livewrite integrates seamlessly with Word to help you write, edit, and format faster.

Try Livewrite Now

Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology

Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology (TAG) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal focused on pioneering efforts and innovative studies across all areas of gastroenterology and hepatology.

Looking to publish in Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology? Livewrite integrates seamlessly with Word to help you write, edit, and format faster.

Try Livewrite Now

Subject Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Impact Factor 3.4

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Open

eISSN 1756-2848

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Standard APC: $3,200 USD; Editorials and Letters to the Editor: free of charge; Plain Language Summary of Publications (PLS-Ps): $5000.

Submission Instructions

Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Design, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Registration if applicable.

Manuscript The manuscript should be up to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must include the abstract between the title and main body and should state in the Methods section which reporting guidelines were consulted. The manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section, a Statements and Declarations section with all required subheadings, and the completed reporting guideline checklist as supplementary material.

References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in each matched citation.

Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures and images must be uploaded. Figures must be numbered consecutively in text order and include a number and title, and tables must be editable text in Word with a number and title.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Review Articles

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript The manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must place the abstract between the title and main body and include the headings 'Author Contributions' and 'Statements and Declarations' near the end of the article. The manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, and all required subheadings within the 'Statements and Declarations' section, including 'Not applicable' where relevant.

Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures and images must be uploaded, while tables must be editable within Word rather than submitted as images. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables and include a number and title.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

General Reviews

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript The manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must place the abstract between the title and main body and include clearly defined sections with clear heading levels. The manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after any Acknowledgements, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end with all required subheadings including 'Not applicable' where relevant.

Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures and images must be uploaded, and tables must be editable within Word rather than provided as images. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables and include a number and title.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Drug Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and any non-author submitting on behalf of the authors.

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript The manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must include the abstract between the title and main body, with clear heading levels and clearly defined sections. The manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with each required subheading included even if marked 'Not applicable'.

Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures and images must be uploaded, and tables must be editable within Word rather than included as images. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and include a number and title, while tables must be labeled as tables and include a number, title, and a header row and/or column.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Scoping Reviews

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Eligibility Criteria, Sources of Evidence, Charting Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Manuscript Manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The title must identify the manuscript as a scoping review. The manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section, and a Statements and Declarations section.

Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures and images must be uploaded. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, and tables must be editable text rather than images.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made by a non-author on behalf of the authors.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objectives, Design, Data Sources and Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Registration if applicable.

Manuscript Manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must include an abstract between the title and main body and use clear heading levels and clearly defined sections. Manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section, and a Statements and Declarations section.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission made on behalf of the authors.

Manuscript Manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must follow the PRISMA or MOOSE guidelines. Manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, a plain language summary, an Author Contributions section, and a Statements and Declarations section.

Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures and images must be uploaded. Tables must be editable within Word rather than images, and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Case Reports

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript The manuscript should be up to 2500 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must include the abstract between the title and main body, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, and sections headed 'Author Contributions' and 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article. A plain language summary should be provided, and the manuscript must include at least 2 keywords plus a completed CARE checklist as supplementary material.

Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures and images must be uploaded, while tables must be editable within Word and not included as images. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Case Series

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made by a non-author on behalf of the authors.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and no more than 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must include the abstract between the title and main body and include the headings 'Author Contributions' and 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article. Manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, and the required declaration section headings with 'Not applicable' where relevant.

Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures and images must be uploaded, and tables must be editable within Word rather than included as images. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables and include a number and title.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Brief Reports

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Design, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 2000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must state in the methods which reporting guidelines were consulted when preparing it. Manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all required subheadings.

References References are limited to 20. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.

Figures & Tables Figures and tables are limited to 2 in total. Figures must be uploaded. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included. The cover letter should explain why the submission is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made by a non-author on behalf of the authors.

Abstract Abstract must not be included.

Manuscript Letter to the Editor submissions should be up to 500 words excluding references. At least 2 keywords must be listed after the manuscript title, and the manuscript must include the headings 'Author Contributions' and 'Statements and Declarations' with all required declaration subheadings.

References References must not exceed 10. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.

Figures & Tables Letter to the Editor submissions are limited to one figure or one table. Figures and images must be uploaded. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and both figures and tables must include a number and title.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Recent Publications

Conversion of endoscopic nasobiliary drainage into internal drainage versus endoscopic biliary stenting for benign biliary obstruction: a retrospective propensity score-matched comparative study

Yan Zhao, Yongqiu Wei, Junxiong Wang, Can Sun, Wenkun Li, Yongjun Wang, Peng Li, Wenhai Wang

10.1177/17562848261451341

View Publication

Optimal endoscopic drainage strategy for concomitant biliary and gastric outlet obstruction: a multicenter retrospective study (ENDO-GOBO)

Thomas Beuchard, Jean-Philippe Ratone, Marion Schaefer, Marc Barthet, Thomas Guilmoteau, Timothée Wallenhorst, Sharif Yassin, Farimah Fayyaz, Enrique Perez-Cuadrado-Robles, Antoine Debourdeau, Sarah Leblanc, Romain Legros, Hugo Lepetit, Martin Dahan, Fabrice Caillol, Marc Giovannini, Jean-Baptiste Chevaux, Ivann Bouteiller, Mohamed Gasmi, Diane Lorenzo, Laurent Poincloux, Thomas Grainville, Yen-I Chen, Mouen Khashab, Vincent Lepilliez, Bertrand Napoleon, Marco Spadaccini, Yanis Dahel, Jean-Michel Gonzalez, Jérémie Jacques, Jérémie Albouys

10.1177/17562848261446493

View Publication

Eosinophilic esophageal myositis: a comparative study of distinguishing features, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic insights

Rui Wu, Yunyun Zhang, Wei Zhao, Huaqing Zhu, Hongjiao Wu, Xinyi Lu, Wei Zhang, Xiaoping Zou, Nina Zhang

10.1177/17562848261449690

View Publication

A decade of clinical data with vedolizumab: the past, present, and future

Vipul Jairath, Alessandro Armuzzi, Christian Agboton, Brian Bressler, Silvio Danese, Parambir S. Dulai, Marlies Meyer, Itzel Romo Bautista, Raja Atreya, Brian G. Feagan

10.1177/17562848261448962

View Publication

Fecal microbiota transplant and its usefulness in hepatic disorders: a systematic review

Arun Kumar Mishra, Amrita Mishra, Akash Vikal, Harpreet Singh, Kamal Y Thajudeen, Gyas Khan, Mohammed Muqtader Ahmed

10.1177/17562848261452504

View Publication

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two referees. Online publication is usually within 3 weeks of acceptance.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing assistance or third-party submission involvement must also be disclosed in the covering letter.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

What are the publication costs?

The journal is open access. The standard article processing charge is $3,200 USD, payable after acceptance and before publication. Editorials and Letters to the Editor are free of charge. Plain Language Summary of Publications carry a $5000 APC.

Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology using Livewrite Premium

Research Topics

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment Gut microbiota and health Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods Esophageal and GI Pathology Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Eosinophilic Esophagitis Liver Disease and Transplantation Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Liver Diseases and Immunity Celiac Disease Research and Management Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment

Related Journals

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine SAGE Publishing

Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology XIA & HE PUBLISHING INC

Biomedical Engineering and Computational Biology SAGE Publishing

Cephalalgia SAGE Publishing

JHEP Reports Elsevier BV

Medical Decision Making SAGE Publishing