Editorial Policies

Peer Review Process

The Annals of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research. All submitted manuscripts undergo thorough evaluation by independent experts in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Publication Ethics

We adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to maintain integrity throughout the publication process. Any forms of research misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication, will not be tolerated.

Author Responsibilities

  • Submissions must represent original work and must not have been published elsewhere.
  • All contributing authors must be properly acknowledged.
  • Conflicts of interest must be transparently disclosed.
  • Permissions for the use of copyrighted material must be secured before submission.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently based on scientific merit and relevance to the field. The editorial board maintains full autonomy in the peer review process and publication decisions, free from commercial or institutional influence.

Open Access Policy

The journal supports open access publication to ensure maximum dissemination of research findings. All published articles are freely available to the global scientific community under Creative Commons licensing terms.

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