Aims & Scope

The journal publishes original, high-quality research across all areas of gastroenterology and hepatology, including but not limited to:

• Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders
• Liver diseases and hepatobiliary medicine
• Pancreatic diseases
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Functional gastrointestinal disorders
• Gastrointestinal oncology
• Digestive endoscopy
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Clinical gastroenterology
• Hepatology and liver transplantation
• Viral hepatitis
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/MASLD)
• Cirrhosis and portal hypertension
• Gastrointestinal microbiome research
• Nutrition and digestive health
• Pediatric gastroenterology
• Gastrointestinal pathology
• Gastrointestinal imaging
• Pharmacology and therapeutics
• Precision medicine and translational research
• Artificial intelligence and digital health applications in gastroenterology and hepatology

VJGH follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and integrity. Manuscripts are evaluated by subject experts based on scientific merit, methodological quality, ethical compliance, clinical relevance, and contribution to existing knowledge.

The journal adheres to internationally recognized publishing and research ethics guidelines, promoting transparency, research integrity, responsible authorship, and ethical peer review.