| Name of Journal | World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
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| Title Abbreviation | World J Gastrointest Endosc |
| ISSN | 1948-5190 (online) |
| DOI | 10.4253 |
| Launch Date | October 15, 2009 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Open Access | https://www.wjgnet.com/bpg/gerinfo/273 |
| Journal Website | https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190 |
| ACID Website | https://referencecitationanalysis.com/00000411 |
| Publisher | Baishideng Publishing Group Inc |
| Research Domain | Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Overview |
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is published by Baishideng Publishing Group (BPG). Choosing BPG’s series of journals means placing compliance with scientific norms and ethical standards at the forefront. |
| Aims and Scope |
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Capsule endoscopy, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy, duodenoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endosonography, esophagoscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, gastroscopy, laparoscopy, natural orifice endoscopic surgery, proctoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of gastrointestinal endoscopic science. Submit an Article >> |
| Indexing/Abstracting | The WJGE is now abstracted and indexed in Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI, Web of Science), PubMed, PubMed Central, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database. |
| Journal Metrics | The 2026 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2025 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJGE as 2.1; JIF without journal self cites: 1.9; 5-year JIF: 2.0; JIF Rank: 101/153 in gastroenterology and hepatology; JIF Quartile: Q3; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q3. |
| 2026 Journal Article Influence Index | 11.2 |
| Duration of Peer Review | 22 days/Mean |
| Days from Submission to First Decision | 40 days/Mean |
| Acceptance Rate | 53.5%/Mean |
| Time to Publication | 170 days/Mean |
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