Journal profile · Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
ISSN 1542-3565 · eISSN 1542-7714 · W.B. Saunders Ltd · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 2003
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology: CAS Zone 1 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 15.68; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,470; median 108 days to acceptance (167 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: about 37.5%; 538 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd and is in Zone 1 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Liver Disease and Transplantation, together about 24.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An Official Clinical Practice Journal of the AGA InstituteThe mission of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH) is to provide readers with a broad spectrum of themes in clinical gastroenterology and hepatology, including the diagnostic, endoscopic, interventional, and therapeutic advances in cancer, inflammatory diseases, functional gastrointestinal disorders, nutrition, absorption, and secretion.This peer-reviewed journal includes original articles as well as scholarly reviews, with the goal that all articles published will be immediately relevant to practice of the specialties of gastroenterology and hepatology. In addition to peer-reviewed articles, the journal includes invited key reviews and articles on endoscopy/practice-based technology, health-care policy, and practice management. Multimedia offerings include images, video abstracts, and podcasts. CGH also provides updates and commentary via Facebook and X.CGH is ranked 7th out of 93 journals in the gastroenterology and hepatology category on the 2021 Journal Citation Reports©, published by Clarivate Analytics, and has an Impact Factor of 13.576. On average, authors receive decisions on their manuscripts in less than three weeks. CGH has an acceptance rate of 12% and is circulated to 20,300 individuals and institutions worldwide.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Editor-in-chief Charles J. KahiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United States 62, Canada 6, Mainland China 4, United Kingdom 2, South Korea 2 (88 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine9.4%
- Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.6%
- Liver Disease and TransplantationMedicine6.3%
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionMedicine6.1%
- Microscopic ColitisMedicine6%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.2%
- Gastrointestinal motility and disordersMedicine4.8%
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsMedicine4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
MEDLINECurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Excerpta Medica
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 15.68LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 16.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 21.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 21.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.84LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 3.3LetPub ·
- h-index
- 151LetPub ·
- h-index
- 264OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,200OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.93OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 25.64%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 218LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 12,235 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 393 | 143 | 206 |
| 2025 | 538 | 212 | 1,852 |
| 2024 | 552 | 234 | 6,732 |
| 2023 | 517 | 300 | 9,649 |
| 2022 | 588 | 309 | 11,117 |
| 2021 | 635 | 335 | 17,700 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
108 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 38 days – 157 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 13 days (166 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 131 days
- Sample
- 167 articles with submission and acceptance dates (1,181 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6.5 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 37.5%LetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 12%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 39 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 96 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 43 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer review, at least 2 reviewersPublisher website · model-extracted
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,470 / EUR 4,180 / GBP 3,580 / JPY 554,410 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,600 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 260 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional, 4
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted9, with length limits
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor offer opinions on papers published in CGH. Such correspondence is evaluated only for articles published within one month of submission of …main text ≤ 750 words · references ≤ 8
- narrative reviewNarrative Reviews are invited reviews from experts in the field on a particular topic of interest to the CGH readership. These reviews are typically 6,000 words…main text ≤ 6,000 words
- narrative reviews (invited only)Narrative Reviews are invited reviews from experts in the field on a particular topic of interest to the CGH readership.Length not stated
- original articleEditors are not able to answer any pre-submission inquiries from authors for all article types.Original ArticlesOriginal Articles are full-length reports of ori…main text ≤ 6,000 words · abstract ≤ 260 words
- original articlesOriginal Articles are full-length reports of original research and will be considered for the corresponding sections of the Journal.Length not stated
- original researchEditors are not able to answer any pre-submission inquiries from authors for all article types.Original ArticlesOriginal Articles are full-length reports of ori…Length not stated
- reviewf interest to the CGH readership. These reviews are typically 6,000 words (references are included in this word count) in length andmain text ≤ 6,000 words
- systematic reviewSystematic Reviews and Meta-analyses are solicited and unsolicited manuscripts that feature an organized and detailed review of the scientific literature about …main text ≤ 6,000 words · abstract ≤ 260 words
- systematic reviews and meta-analysesSystematic Reviews and Meta-analyses are solicited and unsolicited manuscripts that feature an organized and detailed review of the scientific literature about …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints
- AI use Generative AI and Figures, images and artwork
Please read our policy on the use of generative AI and AI-assisted tools in figures, images and artwork, which can be found in Elsevier’s GenAI Policies for Journals. This policy states: AI tools may be used to support the creation of explanatory images (such as flow charts, conceptual diagrams, or schematic illustrations)AI tools may be used to create data visualizations (such as plots, charts, g…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Changes to authorship
The editors of this journal generally will not consider changes to authorship once a manuscript has been submitted. It is important that authors carefully consider the authorship list and order of authors and provide a definitive author list at submission. The policy of this journal around authorship changes:All authors must be listed in the manuscript and their details entered into the submission…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of Interest Policy
Potential Conflicts of InterestThe following are examples of COI that may occur with editors, authors (including invited authors), and reviewers. Interactions considered pertinent are from the start of the research activity in a specific program until such time that a submission is anticipated to be published or one year from submission date, whichever is longer.a. Editors: Editors who make final …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data citation Model summary
CGH requires authors to cite underlying or relevant datasets in your manuscript by citing them in your text and including a data reference in your Reference List.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Standards
CGH strongly discourages the submission of more than one article dealing with related aspects of the same study. In almost all cases, a single study is best reported in a single paper.The Journal editors consider research/publication misconduct to be a serious breach of ethics and will take action as necessary to address such misconduct, which includes submission or publication of information that…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policies
Compliance With Funders' Open Access PoliciesCGH's publishing partner, Elsevier, has established agreements and developed policies to allow authors who publish in Elsevier journals to comply with manuscript archiving requirements of various funding bodies (for example, the National Institutes of Health), as specified as conditions of researcher grant awards. These agreements and policies enable au…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review process
Each manuscript is assigned to an Associate Editor who has expertise on the subject of the manuscript. After review by the Associate Editor, if the manuscript is judged to be appropriate and competitive for publication in CGH, it is sent to experts in the appropriate area for peer review. The Associate Editor chooses two or three reviewers, who remain anonymous. Authors are encouraged to suggest a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism, Duplicate Submission/Publication Policy
Definitionsa. Plagiarism: Unreferenced use of published and unpublished ideas. It may occur at any stage of planning, research, writing, or publication and applies to print and electronic versions.b. Duplicate Submission/Publication: Occurs when two or more papers, without full cross-reference, share the same hypothesis, data, discussion points, or conclusions.SanctionsShould plagiarism or duplica…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint Server Policy
Preprint server policy Model summary
CGH allows manuscript submissions to have been posted to a preprint server, with the following stipulations:Authors must retain copyright for the manuscript so that it may be transferred to AGA or to Elsevier if the manuscript is accepted, per the journal's copyright policy.The preprint cannot be updated while the manuscript is under review and cannot be updated if it is accepted for publication i…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- W.B. Saunders Ltd
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 2003
- ISSN
- 1542-3565
- Electronic ISSN
- 1542-7714
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
What CAS zone is Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is in Zone 1 of Medicine, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Gastroenterology & Hepatology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 15.68; CiteScore 21.7, h-index 264.
How long does peer review take at Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology?
Based on the dates recorded on 167 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 108 days (interquartile range 38–157 days); authors report an average review time of about 6.5 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 37.5%”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 12%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 260 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional, 4; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology based?
Of the 88 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (62), Canada (6) and Mainland China (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology open access, and what is the APC?
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,470.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .