Call for Papers
Call for Papers
The Annals of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ACGH) invites high-quality submissions for upcoming issues. We publish original and clinically impactful work spanning gastroenterology, hepatology, digestive diseases, and related multidisciplinary areas. Our mission is to accelerate dissemination of rigorous evidence and practical insights that advance patient care globally.
What We Publish
- Original research (clinical trials, cohort studies, registries, pragmatic studies)
- Translational and bench-to-bedside research with clinical relevance
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA-compliant)
- Narrative reviews, scoping reviews, and state-of-the-art updates
- Case reports and case series (with educational value and clear learning points)
- Brief reports, technical notes, methods papers, and negative/neutral studies
- Clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements, and care pathways
- Perspectives, viewpoints, and editorials on emerging topics and policy
- Quality improvement, implementation science, and health services research
- Medical education, simulation, and competency-based training in GI/hepatology
Scope and Topics of Interest
Submissions are welcome across the continuum of digestive health, including but not limited to:
| Esophageal disorders (GERD, Barrett’s, motility disorders incl. achalasia) | Gastric and duodenal disease (H. pylori, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer) | Small bowel disorders (celiac disease, SIBO, malabsorption) |
| Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, UC, treat-to-target) | Colorectal disease (IBS, diverticular disease, cancer screening) | Hepatology (viral hepatitis, NAFLD/MASH, cirrhosis, HCC) |
| Pancreatology & biliary disease (pancreatitis, cancer, gallstones) | GI oncology & hereditary syndromes (Lynch, FAP, biomarkers) | Endoscopy & imaging (EUS, ERCP, AI-assisted detection) |
| Nutrition & metabolism (enteral, parenteral, obesity, sarcopenia) | Neurogastroenterology & motility (functional GI, pelvic floor) | Infectious gastroenterology (C. diff, helminths, tropical GI) |
| Pediatric gastroenterology & hepatology | Peri-procedural care & sedation safety | Health equity, global gastroenterology, digital health |
| Diagnostics & therapeutics (biomarkers, precision medicine) | Novel drugs, devices & regenerative therapies | Translational gastroenterology & microbiome research |
Why Publish with ACGH
- Rigorous peer review by subject experts with constructive feedback
- Rapid, fair decision timelines and efficient production workflows
- Open access for broad global visibility and citation potential
- Ethics-focused editorial policies and adherence to COPE principles
- Indexing and archiving to ensure discoverability and long-term access
Submission Preparation
- Follow the Author Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation requirements
- For systematic reviews/meta-analyses, include protocol registration (e.g., PROSPERO)
- Ensure ethics approval and informed consent for human studies; trial registration for clinical trials
- Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources
- Provide high-quality figures/tables and data availability statements
Special Issues and Thematic Collections
We welcome proposals for Special Issues on emerging or cross-disciplinary topics in gastroenterology and hepatology. Proposals should include a theme overview, guest editor bios, and a tentative list of invited papers.
Article Processing Charges (APCs) and Waivers
ACGH is an open access journal. Please refer to our Article Processing Charges and Waiver Policy pages for current fees, discounts, and waiver eligibility for authors with limited funding or from low- and middle-income countries.
Peer Review Model
Submissions undergo editor screening followed by external peer review. We employ a double-blind process where feasible to minimize bias, with transparent editorial decisions and opportunities for revision.
Submit Your Manuscript
Ready to submit? Please use our online submission system to start a new submission, track revisions, and communicate with the editorial office.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
By submitting to ACGH, authors agree to adhere to the journal’s ethical standards, authorship criteria, data integrity expectations, and policies on plagiarism, peer review, and research conduct.