Journal profile · GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
JHEP Reports
ISSN 2589-5559 · Elsevier · United States
JHEP Reports: CAS Zone 1 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 8.66; fully open access; APC about USD 4,110; median 156 days to acceptance (107 articles, last 24 months); 350 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
JHEP Reports is published by Elsevier 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, Liver Disease and Transplantation and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis, together about 36.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Hepatology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
JHEP Reports is an open access journal of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) and a companion journal to the highly respected Journal of Hepatology.JHEP Reports aims to publish original papers and reviews concerned with basic, translational, and clinical research in the field of liver diseases. It publishes articles on global issues in hepatology, with specific focus on clinical trials, novel diagnostics, precision medicine and therapeutics, cancer, cellular and molecular research, artificial intelligence, microbiome, epidemiology, and cutting-edge technologies.The journal publishes topics in the following areas:Hepatic and Biliary CancerViral HepatitisMASLD and alcohol-related liver diseaseCirrhosis and Liver FailureLiver transplantationDILI, Autoimmune, Cholestatic and Genetic DiseasesExperimental and Translational HepatologyInnovative Diagnostics, Modelling and Digital HepatologyJHEP Reports does not accept Case Reports.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Xavier FornsPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 1%); most named United States 32, Spain 29, Germany 16, France 15, Italy 15 (145 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine17.6%
- Liver Disease and TransplantationMedicine11.5%
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisMedicine7.2%
- Liver Diseases and ImmunityMedicine7.2%
- Hepatitis B Virus StudiesMedicine6%
- Hepatitis C virus researchMedicine5.3%
- Liver physiology and pathologyMedicine5%
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and OutcomesMedicine4.1%
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 2 |
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 2 |
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 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 8.66LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 8.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 12.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 12.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.73LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.08LetPub ·
- h-index
- 77OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 645OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.79OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.69%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 251LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,686 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 284 | 284 | 134 |
| 2025 | 350 | 350 | 1,262 |
| 2024 | 266 | 266 | 2,912 |
| 2023 | 275 | 275 | 5,049 |
| 2022 | 164 | 164 | 4,621 |
| 2021 | 156 | 156 | 5,868 |
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
156 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 112 days – 214 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 9 days (107 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 169 days
- Sample
- 107 articles with submission and acceptance dates (680 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 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 31 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 141 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 33 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 4,110 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 4,110 / EUR 3,840 / GBP 3,290 / JPY 509,760 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 2,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,110 | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 275 words
- Keywords
- 3–12
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Not considered
- Case reports; Unsolicited reviews
Article types accepted11, with length limits
- case reportsCase reports are not encouraged.Length not stated
- editorialished in JHEP Reports. The length of an editorial should not exceed 1500 words and 1 table, or 1 figure is allowed. References should notmain text ≤ 1,500 words · figures and tables ≤ 1
- editorialsThis section consists of invited brief editorial comments on articles published in JHEP Reports.Length not stated
- fast-track peer reviewFast-track peer review provides an accelerated review process for significant original articles where the content is considered time-sensitive.Length not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor will be considered for publication if they are related to articles published in recent issues of JHEP Reports. The length of a Letter to t…main text ≤ 800 words
- original manuscriptsOriginal articles describing clinical and basic investigations in the field of hepatology.Length not stated
- reviewAuthors should be aware that manuscripts will be screened upon submission. Only the manuscripts, which fully comply with the submission requirements outlined an…Length not stated
- review articleReview articles on selected clinical and basic topics of interest are by invitation only, as requested by the Editors. Unsolicited reviews will not be considere…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles on selected clinical and basic topics of interest are by invitation only, as requested by the Editors.Length not stated
- short communicationShort manuscripts describing clinical and basic investigations in the field of hepatology. They should not exceed 2000 words, including the abstract, and figure…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- short communicationsShort manuscripts describing clinical and basic investigations in the field of hepatology.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- 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, gr…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship and contributors
As stated in the ICMJE recommendations, credit for authorship requires: (a) substantial contributions to the conception and design; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of the data, (b) the drafting of the article or critical revision for important intellectual content, (c) final approval of the version to be published, and (d) agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures
Declaration of interest All authors are required to provide a Declaration of Interest Statement and should complete a standard form, which is available at http://www.icmje.org/conflicts-of-interest/. This form should be uploaded with the revised manuscript at submission. Further information is available at https://www.icmje.org/recommendations as well. The forms should be uploaded as a single supp…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be asked to complete a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' (see more information on this). An e-mail will be sent to the corresponding author confirming receipt of the manuscript together with a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' form or a link to the online version of this agreement. Author rights As an author you (or your employer or institution) have certain r…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
Open access Model summary
Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 4,110 (excluding taxes). Review this journal’s open access policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Fast-track peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
Fast-track peer review provides an accelerated review process for significant original articles where the content is considered time-sensitive. Authors wishing to be considered for fast-track peer review should submit the manuscript title, abstract, author list (and investigators, where applicable), together with a clear justification for the request and an anticipated submission date, to the Edit…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Crossref Similarity Check Model summary
To verify originality, your article may be checked by the originality detection service Crossref Similarity Check.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Reporting guidelines
JHEP Reports endorses the use of an appropriate reporting guideline when writing any health research manuscript. You can find the most commonly required reporting guidelines on the EQUATOR Network. This free tool will help you work out which reporting guidelines are right for you: https://www.penelope.ai/equator-wizard. At the minimum, your article should report the content addressed by each item …
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
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2589-5559
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about JHEP Reports
What CAS zone is JHEP Reports in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, JHEP Reports is in Zone 1 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 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 JHEP Reports?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 8.66; CiteScore 12.6, h-index 77.
How long does peer review take at JHEP Reports?
Based on the dates recorded on 107 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 156 days (interquartile range 112–214 days); authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks. 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 JHEP Reports?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 275 words; Keywords: 3–12; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Graphical abstract: 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 JHEP Reports based?
Of the 145 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 1%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (32), Spain (29) and Germany (16). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index JHEP Reports?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, JHEP Reports is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is JHEP Reports open access, and what is the APC?
JHEP Reports is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 4,110.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .