What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Gastroenterology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Gastroenterology is 5.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Gastroenterology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Gastroenterology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.859 (Q1) and an H-index of 146.

Who publishes Journal of Gastroenterology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Gastroenterology is published by Springer Singapore. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,788 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Gastroenterology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Gastroenterology is "J GASTROENTEROL" with common acronym "joga". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,651Top JournalHybrid

Journal of Gastroenterology

Acronym:joga

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Abbreviation (ISO):J GASTROENTEROL

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Identifier (ISSN):0944-1174(Print)/1435-5922(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Singapore

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.7↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Gastroenterology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.859

#1,651

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

146

146 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate5.8%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

73articles/year

42.77% Gold OA•77.42% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Gastroenterology, which is the official publication of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, publishes Original Articles (Alimentary Tract/Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract), Review Articles, Letters to the Editors and other articles on all aspects of the field of gastroenterology. Significant contributions relating to basic research, theory, and practice are welcomed. These publications are designed to disseminate knowledge in this field to a worldwide audience, and accordingly, its editorial board has an international membership.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.6%Internal medicine98.8%Biology89.7%Gastroenterology84.8%Surgery81.4%Genetics70%Hepatology63.4%Pathology61.9%Chemistry55.8%Biochemistry54%Oncology40.3%Surgical oncology38.8%Immunology38.7%Abdominal surgery33.9%Endocrinology30.5%Colorectal surgery26%Radiology25.5%Cancer24.4%Disease23.8%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY

Rank29/153

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY

Rank24/153

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY	JCRSCIE	29/153	Q1
GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY	JCISCIE	24/153	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.7

Articles / Year179

Total Citations76

2025

IF5.5

Articles / Year132

Total Citations481

2024

IF6.9

Articles / Year137

Total Citations1,185

2023

IF6.3

Articles / Year121

Total Citations1,757

2022

IF6.772

Articles / Year106

Total Citations2,557

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.7	179	76
2025	5.5	132	481
2024	6.9	137	1,185
2023	6.3	121	1,757
2022	6.772	106	2,557
2021	7.527	87	3,808
2020	6.132	93	2,772
2019	5.13	122	5,192
2018	5.561	109	5,840
2017	—	133	7,205
2016	—	157	8,941
2015	—	123	5,634

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #1,651Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1994-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.859

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.45

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,788 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,778

3-Year Documents303

Citable Documents269

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate18.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

GastroenterologyQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 5.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

2区 (Zone 2)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Gastroenterology (acronym: joga, abbr: J GASTROENTEROL, ISSN: 0944-1174) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Springer Singapore in Japan since 1966. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.859 (Q1), an H-index of 146.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 73 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,788 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.