American Journal of Gastroenterology
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Aims & Scope
Aims and scope AJG is published on behalf of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). As the leading clinical journal covering gastroenterology and hepatology, The American Journal of Gastroenterology (AJG) provides practical and professional support for clinicians dealing with the gastroenterological disorders seen most often in patients. Published with practicing clinicians in mind, the journal aims to be easily accessible, organizing its content by topic, both online and in print. Topics include: Colon and Small Bowel Endoscopy Esophagus Functional GI Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Liver Pancreas and Biliary Tract Pathology Pediatrics Nutrition/Obesity Stomach AJG devotes itself to publishing timely medical research in gastroenterology and hepatology with: The notable Red Section which starts each issue by summarizing What's Hot in the Red Journal and publishing articles, debates and editorials covering techniques, methodologies, ethics, practice management and other important matters of concern to the international clinical community. Original Research at the highest level covering the spectrum of clinical gastroenterology and hepatology including the latest clinical studies on emerging developments. Study Highlights which summarize current knowledge and newly presented information in a particular article - a useful tool for the busy clinician. Editorials that highlight important issues in international gastroenterology and hepatology. In depth Clinical Reviews on hot topics in gastroenterology and liver disease. ACG Practice Guidelines present best practices for diagnosing and treating a range of disorders affecting the GI tract. CME credit opportunities, which are offered in every issue. Online supplementary materials accompanying many articles are available free online, including downloadable PowerPoint slides and videos. Supplements compliment every subscription on an annual basis.
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GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology (acronym: ajg, abbr: AM J GASTROENTEROL, ISSN: 0002-9270) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Springer Nature in United States since 1954. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 8.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.422 (Q1), an H-index of 307.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 236 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,928 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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