Journal Guide

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases® brings the most current information in clinical and basic sciences to physicians caring for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, and investigators performing research in IBD and related fields. .

Imparting the most current information to physicians caring for patients with intestinal diseases, this journal seeks to identify the basic pathophysiological mechanisms common to different inflammatory intestinal diseases, to compare the environmental conditions involved in their pathogenesis, and to provide important insights into their therapies. Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases thus reduces the gap between clinical and basic sciences as well as between hepatology and inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract such as inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases also aims to improve the exchange of knowledge between researchers from Eastern and Western countries, which is reflected in the composition of the editorial board. The journal accepts randomized controlled clinical trials, observational studies, and cost-effectiveness analyses as well as commentary type and systematic reviews and consensus statements.

The International Journal of Colorectal Disease publishes novel and state-of-the-art papers dealing with the physiology and pathophysiology of diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to original research articles of high scientific quality, the journal also publishes reviews and coverage of controversial issues in rapidly developing areas in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery. The journal offers an interdisciplinary forum for clinical science and molecular research related to gastrointestinal disease.

Le Journal Africain d'Hépato-Gastroentérologie (JAHG) publie des articles originaux et des cas cliniques sur les maladies du foie et de l'appareil digestif, qui sont en Afrique, la première cause de consultation ou d'hospitalisation en termes de prévalence ou de gravité. Le JAHG est l'organe officiel de l'Association Africaine Francophone de Formation Continue en Hépato-Gastro-Entérologie (AAFFCHGE)., .

The Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology gathers the world's latest, most relevant clinical studies and reviews, case reports, and technical expertise in a single source. Regular features include cutting-edge, peer-reviewed articles and clinical reviews that put the latest research and development into the context of your practice. Also included are biographies, focused organ reviews, practice management, therapeutic recommendations, workshops, and supplements. Website: www.jcge.com.

Publish articles that may contribute to the improvement and the development of the practice, research, and teaching of coloproctology and related specialities.

The Journal of Crohn's and Colitis is the official journal of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), and is concerned with the dissemination of knowledge on clinical, basic science and innovative methods related to inflammatory bowel diseases. The journal publishes original articles, review papers, editorials, leading articles, view points, case reports, innovative methods and letters to the editor. All submitted material is subject to a peer-review process. Supplemental issues of the journal are published under a separate title, Journal of Crohn's and Colitis Supplements.Ownership:Journal of Crohn's and Colitis is owned by the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO).Journals Statistics:Acceptance rate: 57% for papers submitted in 2013Frequency: 12 issuesImpact Factor: 3.385Indexed by: Current Contents, EBSCOhost, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, MEDLINE, Reactions Weekly, Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus and Web of ScienceLaunch date: 2007ISSN: 1873-9946Lead times:Number of instant rejections: 9%Average time to first decision (= reviewers time): 22 daysAverage time from acceptance to online: 12.4 daysAverage time to acceptance, see following table Editor decision Summary.The following breakdown displays in percentages of manuscripts published per world region:Asia: 6%Australia: 2%Eastern Europe: 4%Central America: 0.7%Middle East: 7%South America: 0.7%North America: 20%Western Europe: 60%

The Journal of Digestive Diseases is the official English-language journal of the Chinese Society of Gastroenterology. The journal is published six times per year and includes peer-reviewed original papers, review articles and commentaries concerned with research relating to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, biliary tract and pancreas. The journal also occasionally republishes, with permission, peer-reviewed articles of scientific or clinical excellence that have appeared in Chinese-language journals.

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is produced 12 times per year and publishes peer-reviewed original papers, reviews and editorials concerned with clinical practice and research in the fields of hepatology, gastroenterology and endoscopy. Papers cover the medical, radiological, pathological, biochemical, physiological and historical aspects of the subject areas. All submitted papers are reviewed by at least two referees expert in the field of the submitted paper.

The Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer is a multidisciplinary medium for the publication of novel research pertaining to cancers arising from the gastrointestinal tract.The journal is dedicated to the most rapid publication possible.The journal publishes papers in all relevant fields, emphasizing those studies that are helpful in understanding and treating cancers affecting the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder and biliary tree, pancreas, small bowel, large bowel, rectum, and anus. In addition, the Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer publishes basic and translational scientific information from studies providing insight into the etiology and progression of cancers affecting these organs. New insights are provided from diverse areas of research such as studies exploring pre-neoplastic states, risk factors, epidemiology, genetics, preclinical therapeutics, surgery, radiation therapy, novel medical therapeutics, clinical trials, and outcome studies.·       In addition to reports of original clinical and experimental studies, the journal also publishes: case reports, state-of-the-art reviews on topics of immediate interest or importance: invited articles analyzing particular areas of pancreatic research and knowledge: perspectives in which critical evaluation and conflicting opinions about current topics may be expressed: meeting highlights that summarize important points presented at recent meetings: abstracts of symposia and conferences: book reviews: hypotheses: Letters to the Editors: and other items of special interest, including:Complex Cases in GI Oncology:  This is a new initiative to provide a forum to review and discuss the history and management of complex and involved gastrointestinal oncology cases.  The format will be similar to a teaching case conference where a case vignette is presented and is followed by a series of questions and discussion points.  A brief reference list supporting the points made in, discussion would be expected.

The Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal that updates the surgeon on the latest developments in gastrointestinal surgery. The journal includes original articles on surgery of the digestive tract; gastrointestinal images; 'How I Do It' articles, subject reviews, book reports, editorial columns, the SSAT Presidential Address, articles by a guest orator, symposia, letters, results of conferences and more. This is the official publication of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. The journal functions as an outstanding forum for continuing education in surgery and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.