About

Time to first decision without review:
8 days (median)
Time to first decision with review:
26 days (median)
Time from acceptance to publication:
28 days (median)
Total content views:
4,766
Total Altmetric mentions:
569

Aims and scope

eGastroenterology dedicates itself to improving clinical diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and esophageal diseases. The main aim of eGastroenterology is to provide a platform for communication among researchers and clinicians engaged in the fields of basic, clinical, and translational medicine research in gastroenterology and hepatology. The ultimate goal is to promote the translation of basic science into clinical practice and to benefit patients through the best scientific evidence available. eGastroenterology publishes up-to-date research of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment advances in all sub-fields of digestive medicine and surgery with:
  • Original research
  • Review
  • Short report
  • Guideline
  • Editorial
  • Perspective
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Liver diseases
    • Viral hepatitis
    • MASLD/NAFLD
    • Alcohol-related liver diseases
    • Cholestatic and biliary diseases
  • Hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer
  • Pancreas diseases
  • Esophageal diseases
  • Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery
  • Translational gastroenterology and hepatology
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
    • Irritable bowel syndrome
    • Gut microbiota
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
    • GI cancer
  • Gastrointestinal endoscope
  • Gut immunity
  • Nutrition
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Epidemiology

Editorial Board

For information about the eGastroenterology editorial team, please refer to the Editorial Board page.

Journal information

Publication Model
Open access
Frequency
Continuous Publication
Launch date
2023
Digital Archives
Indexed by
DOAJ
Peer review model
Open Peer Review
Online ISSN
2976-7296

Journal Statistics 2023

Speed Time to first decision without review: 8 days (median) Time to first decision with review: 26 days (median) Time from acceptance to publication: 28 days (median)
Impact  Impact Factor category: Impact Factor (JCR): Journal Citation Indicator (JCI): Eigenfactor Score: Citescore: Citescore rank: Scimago Journal Rank (SJR):
Reach Total content views: 4,766 Total altmetric mentions: 569
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Affiliations

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Ownership

eGastroenterology is published by BMJ on behalf of the First Hospital of Jilin University. The hospital is a large comprehensive Top-A hospital that integrates medical treatment, education, scientific research, disease prevention, health care, and rehabilitation services. The First Hospital of Jilin University was initially founded with the assistance of Dr. Norman Bethune, and the hospital has since consistently upheld, promoted, and practised the spirit of Bethune. This commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research is reflected in eGastroenterology's dedication to publishing high-quality research in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology.