Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Aims & Scope

Digestive Diseases and Sciences publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed, original papers addressing aspects of basic/translational and clinical research in gastroenterology, hepatology, and related fields.

This well-illustrated journal features comprehensive coverage of basic pathophysiology, new technological advances, and clinical breakthroughs; insights from prominent academicians and practitioners concerning new scientific developments and practical medical issues; and discussions focusing on the latest changes in local and worldwide social, economic, and governmental policies that affect the delivery of care within the disciplines of gastroenterology and hepatology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.004

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	146

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4801

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4233

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• U. S. Householder survey of functional gastrointestinal disorders

  Citation: 1648

  Authors: Douglas A., Zhiming, Eileen, Robert D., Nicholas J., W., William E., Josef, Peter, Enrico, Joel E., Gary G.

• GSRS?A clinical rating scale for gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and peptic ulcer disease

  Citation: 1148

  Authors: Jan, Ingemar, Gerhard

• Chronic pancreatitis caused by an autoimmune abnormality

  Citation: 1136

  Authors: Kenji, Fumitake, Tadashi, Shin-Ichiro, Keiko, Naoaki

• Esophageal eosinophilia with dysphagia

  Citation: 726

  Authors: Stephen E. A., Thomas C., Tom R., James B.

• Butyrate Enhances Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Function via Up-Regulation of Tight Junction Protein Claudin-1 Transcription

  Citation: 633

  Authors: Hong-Bo, Peng-Yuan, Xin, Yuan-Lian, Yu-Cun

• Quality of Life in Persons with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Development and Validation of a New Measure)

  Citation: 595

  Authors: Donald L., Douglas A., Ihunnaya O., Joseph, Katherine L.

• Role of Dietary Fructose and Hepatic De Novo Lipogenesis in Fatty Liver Disease

  Citation: 557

  Authors: Samir, David E., C. Ronald

• Saccharomyces boulardii in Maintenance Treatment of Crohn’s Disease

  Citation: 542

  Authors: Mario, Gianni, Massimo, Pier Alberto

• Truncated GLP-1 (proglucagon 78?107-amide) inhibits gastric and pancreatic functions in man

  Citation: 510

  Authors: Andr�, Birgit, Poul Erik, John, John, Jens Juul

• REVIEW: Ischemia—Reperfusion Injury of the Intestine and Protective Strategies Against Injury

  Citation: 509

  Authors: Ismail Hameed, Wenxuan, Marc C., Alexander M.

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