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decision:</div><div>32 days (median)</div></div><div class="text-bmj-silver-800 flex flex-col justify-between pt-5 pr-0 md:pt-0 md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:mr-1 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:text-base [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:text-base flex-wrap pb-0 md:flex-nowrap [&]:md:flex-col [&]:md:justify-between [&]:flex-row [&]:justify-start [&]:pl-0 [&]:md:pl-4" data-testid="168"><div>Acceptance rate:</div><div>45%</div></div><div class="text-bmj-silver-800 flex flex-col justify-between pt-5 pr-0 md:pt-0 md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:mr-1 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:text-base [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:text-base flex-wrap pb-0 md:flex-nowrap [&]:md:flex-col [&]:md:justify-between [&]:flex-row [&]:justify-start [&]:pl-0 [&]:md:pl-4" data-testid="289"><div>Impact Factor:</div><div>2.6</div></div><div class="text-bmj-silver-800 flex flex-col justify-between pt-5 pr-0 md:pt-0 md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:mr-1 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:text-base [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:text-base flex-wrap pb-0 md:flex-nowrap [&]:md:flex-col [&]:md:justify-between [&]:flex-row [&]:justify-start [&]:pl-0 [&]:md:pl-4" data-testid="169"><div>Citescore:</div><div>4.7</div></div></div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-transparent" data-testid="sections-container-0"><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em> publishes articles that accelerate adoption of innovative and best practice in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. <em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em> is especially interested in articles on multidisciplinary research and care, focusing on both retrospective assessments of novel 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Specifically <em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em> publishes articles in the domains of clinical quality, patient experience, service provision and medical education.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-1"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Editorial policy<a id="editorial_policy" name="editorial_policy"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em> adheres to the highest standards concerning its editorial policies on publication ethics and scientific misconduct. The journal follows guidance produced by bodies that include the <a href="https://publicationethics.org/">Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)</a>, the <a href="https://www.wame.org/">World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)</a>, the <a href="https://www.councilscienceeditors.org/">Council of Science Editors</a> and the <a href="https://www.icmje.org/">International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)</a>. To view all BMJ Journal policies please refer to the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/">BMJ Author Hub policies</a> page, including information about our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/editor-roles-responsibilities/">Editors’ roles and responsibilities.</a> Authors are required to submit a statement that their study obtained ethics approval (or a statement that it was not required and why) and that participants gave informed consent. 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Our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/bmj-transfer-service/">article transfer service</a> helps authors find the best journal for their research while providing an easy and smooth publication process. As part of this service, once authors agree to transfer their manuscript all versions, supplementary files and peer reviewer comments are automatically transferred, without the need to resubmit or reformat. Authors who submit to <a href="https://gut.bmj.com/"><em>Gut</em></a> and whose work is rejected on the grounds of priority will be offered the option of transferring to <em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em> or <a href="https://bmjopengastro.bmj.com/pages/"><em>BMJ Open Gastroenterology</em></a>.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Please note that the article transfer service does not guarantee acceptance but you should receive a quicker initial decision on your manuscript. 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Before applying for an APC waiver please consider: <strong>(1) Does your institution have an open access agreement with BMJ? </strong> If it does, then this may cover all or part of the APC for your article. <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/open-access/oa-agreements/">Check BMJ’s open access agreements page</a> to find out whether your institution is a member and what discounts you may be entitled to. <strong>(2) Have you received funding from a funder with an open access mandate or policy that covers paying APCs? </strong> If so, BMJ expects that the APC will be paid in full. If neither (1) nor (2) above apply then consider <strong>(3) Are all the authors of your article based in low-income countries*? </strong>If so, you are eligible to apply for a full or partial waiver from BMJ. Visit our <a href="//authors.bmj.com/open-access/fees-discounts/)">author hub</a> to learn more about our waivers policy and how to request one. Please note that regardless of the funding situation, authors can still choose to publish with us at no cost, and articles will be made available to our subscribers. *This list is reviewed annually and is based upon HINARI Core Offer Groups A and B, and the World Bank Country and Lending Groups.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-11"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Rapid responses<a id="rapid_responses" name="rapid_responses"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">A rapid response is a moderated but not peer reviewed online response to a published article in <em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em>; it will not receive a DOI and will not be indexed. Find out more about responses and how to <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/rapid-responses/"><u>submit a response.</u></a></div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-12"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Submission guidelines<a id="submission_guidelines" name="submission_guidelines"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Please review the below article type specifications including the required article lengths, illustrations, table limits and reference counts. The word count excludes the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions and references. Manuscripts should be as succinct as possible. For further support when making your submission please refer to the resources available on the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BMJ Author Hub</a>. Here you will find information on <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/writing-and-formatting/formatting-your-paper/">writing and formatting</a> your research through to the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/peer-review-process/">peer review process</a> and <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/promote-your-paper/">promoting your paper</a>. We encourage authors to ensure that research articles are written in accordance with the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/before-you-submit/reporting-guidelines/">relevant research reporting guideline</a>. You may also wish to use the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/before-you-submit/language-editing-services/">language editing and translation</a> services provided by <a href="https://authorservices.bmj.com/?utm_source=BMJ-fg&utm_medium=Referral">BMJ Author Services</a>.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><a title="original_article" href="#original_research">Original research</a> <a title="review" href="#review">Review/Leading article</a> <a title="education_in_practice" href="#education_in_practice">Education in practice</a> <a title="case_report" href="#case_report">Case report</a> <a title="opinion" href="#opinion">Opinion</a> <a title="commentary" href="#commentary">Commentary</a> <a title="news" href="#news">News</a> <a title="guideline_review" href="#guideline_review">Guideline review</a> <a title="inside_view" href="#inside_view">Inside view</a> <a href="#images">Images</a> <a href="#letter">Letter </a> <a href="#video_article">Video article</a> <a title="supplement" href="#supplements">Supplement</a></div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-13"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Original research<a id="original_research" name="original_research"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Original research includes controlled trials, intervention studies, audits, quality assurance studies and innovations in service delivery (such as a change in process or skill mix profile that achieves measurable improvements in patient outcomes and/or costs). Research reviews that systematically synthesise evidence (e.g. Systematic reviews, Meta-analysis, Scoping reviews, Mixed methods reviews, etc) should be submitted as Original research. Please include the research type in your title to make the nature of your study clear. Please include the key messages of your article after your abstract using the following headings. This section should be no more than 3-5 sentences and should be distinct from the abstract; be succinct, specific and accurate. <ul> <li><strong>What is already known on this topic</strong> – <em>summarise the state of scientific knowledge on this subject before you did your study and why this study needed to be done</em></li> <li><strong>What this study adds</strong> – <em>summarise what we now know as a result of this study that we did not know before</em></li> <li><strong>How this study might affect research, practice or policy</strong> – <em>summarise the implications of this study</em></li> </ul> This will be published as a summary box after the abstract in the final published article.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Visual Abstracts</strong> As of 1 September 2024, <em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em> requires a visual abstract to accompany original research submissions. 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The visual abstract is an opportunity for authors to present the key findings of their work in a pictorial manner to increase the visibility of their paper. <strong>Word count:</strong> up to 4,000 words <strong>Structured abstract:</strong> up to 250 words: ‘Objective’, ‘Design/Method’, ‘Results’, ‘Conclusion’ <strong>Visual abstract: </strong>Please include a visual abstract, using the template and instructions <a href="/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2024/08/FG-Visual-Abstract-Template.pptx">here</a> <strong>Tables/Illustrations:</strong> up to 4 <strong>References:</strong> limited to those critical to the manuscript</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-14"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Review/Leading article<a id="review" name="review"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Reviews are usually commissioned; authors are invited to discuss directly with the Editor possible topics for review. Research reviews that systematically synthesise evidence (e.g. Systematic reviews, Meta-analysis, Scoping reviews, Mixed methods reviews, etc) are classified by the journal as Original research and must be submitted as such.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word count:</strong> up to 3,000 words <strong>Abstract:</strong> up to 250 words <strong>Tables/ Illustrations:</strong> up to 6 <strong>References:</strong> limited to those critical to the manuscript Please include a bullet point list of 6-7 key points.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-15"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Education in practice<a id="education_in_practice" name="education_in_practice"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Education and practice articles include the ‘How to…’, ‘My approach to…’ series, education and training, and management flow charts.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Introduction setting out the article’s purpose:</strong> 150 words <strong>Main text (all types except ‘My approach to…’):</strong> 2,500 words <strong>Main text (‘My approach to…’):</strong> 1,200 words <strong>Tables/Illustrations:</strong> 2-4; discuss with the Editorial Office if more are required. <strong>References:</strong> limited to those critical to the manuscript.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-16"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Case report<a id="case_report" name="case_report"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Case reports are rarely published unless they are novel or there is an important message for clinical practice. A signed BMJ patient <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-consent-and-confidentiality/">consent form</a> is required for all case reports.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word count:</strong> up to 1,200 words (excluding title page, abstract, tables, figures, and references) <strong>Abstract:</strong> up to 150 words <strong>Tables/ Illustrations:</strong> up to 2 <strong>References:</strong> up to 5</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-17"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Opinion<a id="opinion" name="opinion"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Opinion articles debate issues with an emphasis on the health economic balance and practicality of delivery, not just the clinical justification.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word count:</strong> up to 1,500, including an introduction setting out the reason for the paper <strong>Tables/Illustrations:</strong> up to 2</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-18"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Commentary<a id="commentary" name="commentary"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">These are commissioned by the Editorial team to provide background and context for published articles.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word count:</strong> up to 1,200 words <strong>Abstract:</strong> not required <strong>Tables/ Illustrations:</strong> 1 figure or table <strong>References:</strong> limited to 5</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-19"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">News<a id="news" name="news"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">News articles highlight societies’ news and events of relevance to a wider arena, progress of trials/trials being planned.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word count:</strong> up to 500</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-20"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Guideline review<a id="guideline_review" name="guideline_review"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Guideline review articles aim to provide a concise summary and commentary of recently published guidelines. The article should draw attention to the key developments in the field, particularly where practice recommendations have changed, or points of controversy and clinical equipoise. Please contact the the <a href="mailto:info.fg@bmj.com">editorial office</a> with potential titles and for more information before submitting.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word-count:</strong> up to 1,200 words <strong>Tables/Illustrations:</strong> up to 2 <strong>References:</strong> maximum 10</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-21"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Inside view<a id="inside_view" name="inside_view"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Inside view reports unusual images that make an educational point. Since the aim of these articles is to stimulate the reader to think about the case, the title should be ambiguous and not give away the final diagnosis immediately (e.g. “Recurrent vomiting in 90 year old female”). The quality of the image must be at least 300dpi and in TIFF, JPEG, GIF or EPS format. Videos are also welcome and should be in .mov, .avi, or .mpeg format. A signed BMJ patient <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-consent-and-confidentiality/">consent form</a> is required for all case reports.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Inside view has two parts: <ol> <li><strong>Introduction</strong> – a brief clinical introduction to a case (maximum 200 words) followed by an image and a question designed to stimulate the reader to think about what the image shows. The legend should not indicate the diagnosis but should simply describe the nature of the image (e.g. ‘endoscopic view of second part of duodenum’).</li> <li><strong>Answer</strong> – appears later in the issue (maximum 200 words) outlines a brief description of the key diagnostic features of the image, the outcome, and a teaching point. Inside view will not include more than 5 references.</li> </ol></div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-22"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Images<a id="images" name="images"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">These can also be submitted and should be a clinically relevant and important image or images with up to 200 words of text and 5 references.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">A signed BMJ patient <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-consent-and-confidentiality/">consent form</a> is required for all case reports.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-23"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Letter<a id="letter" name="lette"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">The editor encourages submissions of important and topical observations or original exploratory research as a letter to the editor.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word count:</strong> up to 500 words <strong>Abstract:</strong> not required <strong>Tables/ Illustrations:</strong> up to 2 <strong>References:</strong> up to 4</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-24"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Video article<a id="video_article" name="video_article"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">This type of submission focuses on the delivery of high-quality educational content in video format in the field of Endoscopy but may be extended to other aspects of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and clinical nutrition. Frontline Gastroenterology’s aim is to provide gastroenterologists around the world with an excellent educational opportunity using multimedia. Video articles may focus on endoscopic procedures, radiological imaging, pathology, surgical anatomy, exposure, innovation and novel procedures, reconstruction, step-by-step procedures, complications and resolutions, as well as anatomic variations, tips and tricks, or other novel areas. Video articles may also illustrate ways of improving care and best practice in resource constrained settings. Videos that have been presented at a meeting are eligible to be submitted to FG. Videos may be submitted into one of the following categories for consideration: • Artificial intelligence in endoscopy • Educational endoscopy • Endoscopic complications • Hepatobiliary endoscopy (inc. endoscopic ultrasound) • Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy • Metabolic & bariatric endoscopy • Other • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: stomach and small bowel • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; oesophagus All video articles are subject to peer review. <strong>Authors are required to use the Frontline Gastroenterology template for their video article submission.</strong> Please refer to the following resources in the development of your submission: <a href="/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/FG-Video-Article-Instructions-to-Authors.docx">Author instructions</a> <a href="/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/FG-Video-Article-Template.pptx">Slide template</a> <a href="/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/FG-Video-Article-Example-submission.pdf">Example submission</a> <a href="/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/FG-Video-Article-Audio-Transcript-Template-Guide.pptx">How to narrate your video article</a> <a href="/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/FG-Video-Article-Audio-Transcript-Example.docx">Audio transcript example</a></div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><b>Required format</b> All submissions are required to use the <a href="/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/FG-Video-Article-Template.pptx">video article template.</a> <ol> <li><strong>Title:</strong> submission title, corresponding authors’ name and institution, and high-resolution still image of the case or educational topic</li> <li><strong>Authors:</strong> up to 6</li> <li><strong>Disclosures:</strong> funding and conflicts of interests statements</li> <li><strong>Background:</strong> provide a brief background to the video</li> <li><strong>Methods:</strong> provide an oversight of the endoscopic technique being used (as needed)</li> <li><strong>Case presentation:</strong> brief instruction to the case</li> <li><strong>Equipment:</strong> provide the equipment used within the video</li> <li><strong>Endoscopy video:</strong> up to 8 minutes in length; up to 500 MB in file size; acceptable video formats include .mov, .mpg, .avi, or .mp4</li> <li><strong>Outcomes:</strong> up to 5 case outcomes and/or key learning points</li> <li><strong>Conclusion:</strong> conclusion and acknowledgements</li> </ol> <strong>Accompanying documentation</strong> <strong>Title page:</strong> this should include the title, authors, institutions, video length, video size, and file type <strong style="color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);">Summary:</strong><span style="background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);"> </span><span style="background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);">up to 500 words, unstructured, followed by references</span> <strong>References:</strong> up to 5 <strong>Images:</strong> 1-2 (high resolution – over 300 DPI or PPI), each with a short figure legend <strong>Audio transcript</strong> A signed BMJ patient <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-consent-and-confidentiality/">consent form</a> is required for all video articles. <strong>Video specifications</strong> A video article must feature a video of the subject of interest (i.e., endoscopy procedure) lasting 3 to 6 minutes and not exceeding 500 MB in size. The total length of the entire video must not exceed 8 minutes. A maximum of 4 minutes can be dedicated to slides not involving the video. Please do not skip through text slides quickly in your video; ensure there is enough time for the contents to be read by viewers. The video must be narrated in English (by a human, not a computer) and should not include music. Authors are encouraged to incorporate text and drawings to the video to highlight anatomical structures and outline the procedure or the endoscopic procedure. Attractive educational content along with a high-quality video and sound are greatly appreciated at the time of the evaluation. Authors are encouraged to contact FG’s editorial team for any questions or assistance with creating a video article.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-25"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Supplement<a id="supplements" name="supplements"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">BMJ journals are willing to consider publishing supplements to regular issues. 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Again, sponsorship may be sought.</li> <li>The BMJPG itself may have proposals for supplements where sponsorship may be necessary.</li> <li>A sponsoring organisation, often a pharmaceutical company or a charitable foundation, that wishes to arrange a meeting, the proceedings of which will be published as a supplement.</li> </ul> In all cases, it is vital that the journal’s integrity, independence and academic reputation is not compromised in any way.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">For further information on criteria that must be fulfilled, download the <a href="/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2023/02/Supplement_Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">supplements guidelines</a>. 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Corrections and retractions are considered where an article has already been published; corrections, expressions of concern or a retraction notices will be published as soon as possible in line with the \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/policies/correction-retraction-policies/\"\u003eBMJ correction and retraction policy\u003c/a\u003e."],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Plan S compliance\u003ca id=\"plan_s_compliance\" name=\"plan_s_compliance\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["\u003cem\u003eFrontline Gastroenterology\u003c/em\u003e complies with funder mandates, including Plan S. 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More information on \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/policies/copyright-and-authors-rights/\"\u003ecopyright and authors’ rights\u003c/a\u003e.","When publishing in \u003cem\u003eFrontline Gastroenterology\u003c/em\u003e, authors choose between three licence types – exclusive licence granted to BMJ, \u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/\"\u003eCC-BY-NC\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/\"\u003eCC-BY\u003c/a\u003e (Creative Commons open access licences require payment of an \u003ca href=\"#article_processing_charges\"\u003earticle processing charge\u003c/a\u003e). As an author you may wish to post your article in an institutional or subject repository, or on a scientific social sharing network. You may also link your published article to your preprint (if applicable). What you can do with your article, without seeking permission, depends on the licence you have chosen and the version of your article. 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BMJ does not consider the posting of an article in a dedicated preprint repository to be prior publication.","Preprints are reports of work that have not been peer-reviewed; Preprints should therefore not be used to guide clinical practice, health-related behaviour or health policy. For more information, please refer to our \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/policies/preprints/\"\u003ePreprint policy page\u003c/a\u003e."],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Provenance and peer review\u003ca id=\"peer_review\" name=\"peer_review\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["\u003ci\u003eFrontline Gastroenterology \u003c/i\u003esubmissions are predominantly unsolicited, all articles submitted are subject to peer review. The journal operates single anonymised peer review whereby the names of the reviewers are hidden from the author; usually two external reviewer reports are obtained before an Original research or Review article is accepted for publication. Articles authored by a member of a journal’s editorial team are independently peer reviewed; an editor will have no input or influence on the peer review process or publication decision for their own article. For more information on what to expect during the peer review process please refer to \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/peer-review-process/\"\u003eBMJ Author Hub – your paper’s journey\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\nBMJ is committed to transparency. Every article we publish includes a description of its provenance (commissioned or not commissioned) and whether it was internally or externally peer reviewed.\r\n\r\nBMJ requests that all reviewers adhere to a set of basic principles and standards during the peer review process; these are based on the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. Please refer to our \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/policies/peer-review-terms-and-conditions/\"\u003epeer review terms and conditions policy page\u003c/a\u003e.","Plagiarism is the appropriation of the language, ideas or thoughts of another without crediting their true source and representation of them as one’s own original work. BMJ is a member of CrossCheck by CrossRef and iThenticate. iThenticate is a plagiarism screening service that verifies the originality of content submitted before publication. BMJ runs manuscripts through iThenticate during the peer review process. Authors, researchers and freelancers can also use iThenticate to screen their work before submission by visiting \u003ca href=\"https://www.ithenticate.com/\"\u003ewww.ithenticate.com\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\nReader responses, questions and comments to published content are welcomed by \u003cem\u003eFrontline Gastroenterology\u003c/em\u003e; these should be submitted electronically via the journals website. 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As part of this service, once authors agree to transfer their manuscript all versions, supplementary files and peer reviewer comments are automatically transferred, without the need to resubmit or reformat.\r\n\r\nAuthors who submit to \u003ca href=\"https://gut.bmj.com/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGut\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and whose work is rejected on the grounds of priority will be offered the option of transferring to \u003cem\u003eFrontline Gastroenterology\u003c/em\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https://bmjopengastro.bmj.com/pages/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBMJ Open Gastroenterology\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.","Please note that the article transfer service does not guarantee acceptance but you should receive a quicker initial decision on your manuscript.\r\n\r\nContact the Transfer Editor at transfers@bmj.com"],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"ORCiD\u003ca id=\"orcid\" name=\"orcid\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["\u003cem\u003eFrontline Gastroenterology\u003c/em\u003e mandates ORCID iDs for the submitting author at the time of article submission; co-authors and reviewers are strongly encouraged to also connect their ScholarOne accounts to ORCID. 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This should be in the format of one PowerPoint slide and authors should follow the \u003ca href=\"https://bmjjournals-chicken.bmj.com/fg/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2024/08/FG-Visual-Abstract-Template.pptx\"\u003etemplate and instructions provided here\u003c/a\u003e. 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