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class="items-[initial] my-0 mx-0 w-full min-w-0 pb-4 pt-4 md:mx-4 md:flex md:items-center" data-testid="ifora-metrics-panel"><div class="float-none w-full md:float-left md:w-[25%]"><a href="https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gut"><button class="bg-bmj-primary-brand w-full cursor-pointer rounded-sm border-0 py-3 px-4 text-lg leading-6 text-white md:w-auto">Submit manuscript</button></a></div><div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row"><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="1062"><div>Time to first decision:</div><div>24 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="1063"><div>Total content views:</div><div>1.58 million</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="1064"><div>Impact factor:</div><div>23.1</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"><!–<a href="https://www.bmjchina.com.cn/uploads/soft/160729/4-160H9121119.pdf">欲查看中文简体版的作者指南，请点击此处。</a> View a <a href="https://www.bmjchina.com.cn/uploads/soft/160729/4-160H9121119.pdf">Chinese translation</a> of this page.–> <em>Gut</em> is a leading international journal in gastroenterology and hepatology and has an established reputation for publishing first class clinical research of the alimentary tract, the liver, biliary tree and pancreas. <em>Gut</em> delivers up-to-date, authoritative, clinically oriented coverage in all areas of gastroenterology and hepatology. Regular features include articles describing novel mechanisms of disease and new management strategies, both diagnostic and therapeutic, likely to impact on clinical practice within the foreseeable future by leading authorities. <i>Gut</i> will consider very high quality papers under the Fast Track Review scheme. This scheme relies on a dedicated group of top class reviewers to deliver a final decision on reviewed manuscripts within seven days. The scheme is free to authors; the journal donates money to charity for every completed manuscript.</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-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Gut</em> adheres to the highest standards concerning its editorial policies on publication ethics, scientific misconduct, consent and peer review criteria. To view all BMJ Journal policies please refer to the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BMJ Author Hub policies</a> page.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-2"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Plan S compliance<a id="plan_s_compliance" name="plan_s_compliance"></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"><em>Gut</em> complies with funder mandates, including Plan S. 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Please refer to our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/peer-review-terms-and-conditions/">peer review terms and conditions policy page</a>.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">BMJ 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. During the submission process, authors must not suggest reviewers who are current or recent colleagues of themselves or their co-authors. For more information about suggesting reviewers please visit our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/writing-and-formatting/suggesting-reviewers/">Author Hub</a>. 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. 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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 <em>Gut</em> and whose work is rejected on the grounds of priority will be offered the option of transferring to <a href="https://fg.bmj.com/"><em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em></a> or <a href="https://bmjopengastro.bmj.com/pages/"><em>BMJ Open Gastroenterology</em></a>. <em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em> is the education and practice companion journal to <em>Gut</em>. It is indexed by Web of Science Core Collection: Emerging Sources Citation Index; PubMed Central; Embase (Excerpta Medica); CINAHL; Google Scholar, and covers the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition. The journal publishes articles in the domains of clinical quality, patient experience, service provision and medical education. Find out more about <a href="https://fg.bmj.com/pages/authors/"><em>Frontline Gastroenterology</em></a>.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>BMJ Open Gastroenterology</em> is the open access companion journal to Gut. It is indexed by Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index, MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Embase (Excerpta Medica), DOAJ, Google Scholar, and covers all disciplines and therapeutic areas of gastroenterology and hepatology. The journal publishes original articles considered by peer reviewers to be coherent and technically sound, ensuring that the latest research is disseminated rapidly to a global audience. Find out more about <a href="https://bmjopengastro.bmj.com/pages/authors/"><em>BMJ Open Gastroenterology</em></a>. Please note that the article transfer service does not guarantee acceptance but you should receive a quicker initial decision on your manuscript. Contact the Transfer Editor at transfers@bmj.com</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-7"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Article processing charges<a id="article_publishing_charges" name="article_publishing_charges"></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">During submission, authors can choose to have their article published open access for 4,080 GBP (exclusive of VAT for UK and EU authors). Publishing open access has multiple benefits including wider reach, faster impact and increased citation and usage. Authors can also choose to publish their article in colour for the print edition – instead of the default option of black and white – for 460 GBP. There are no submission, page or online-only colour figure charges.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-8"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Waivers and discounts<a id="waivers_and_discounts" name="waivers_and_discounts"></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">If authors choose to publish their article open access, an APC waiver may be available. 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-9"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">ORCID<a id="orcid" name="orcid"></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"><i>Gut </i>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 <a href="https://orcid.org/">ORCID</a>. We strongly believe that the increased use and integration of ORCID iDs will be beneficial for the whole research community. Please find more information about ORCID and BMJ’s policy on our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/orcid/">Author Hub</a>.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-10"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Data sharing<a id="data_sharing" name="data_sharing"></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"><em>Gut</em> adheres to BMJ’s Tier 3 data policy. We strongly <i>encourage </i>that data generated by your research that supports your article be made available as soon as possible, wherever legally and ethically possible. All research articles must contain a Data Availability Statement. For more information and FAQs, please see BMJ’s full<a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/data-sharing/"> Data Sharing Policy</a> page.</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]">Reporting patient and public involvement in research<a id="PPI" name="PPI"></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 encourages active patient and public involvement in clinical research as part of its patient and public partnership strategy. To support co-production of research we request that authors provide a Patient and Public Involvement statement in the methods section of their papers, under the subheading ‘Patient and public involvement’. We appreciate that patient and public involvement is relatively new and may not be feasible or appropriate for all papers. We therefore continue to consider papers where patients were not involved. The Patient and Public Involvement statement should provide a brief response to the following questions, tailored as appropriate for the study design reported (<a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-public-partnership/">please find example statements here</a>): <ul> <li>At what stage in the research process were patients/the public first involved in the research and how?</li> <li>How were the research question(s) and outcome measures developed and informed by their priorities, experience, and preferences?</li> <li>How were patients/the public involved in the design of this study?</li> </ul></div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><ul> <li>How were they involved in the recruitment to and conduct of the study?</li> <li>Were they asked to assess the burden of the intervention and time required to participate in the research?</li> <li>How were (or will) they be involved in your plans to disseminate the study results to participants and relevant wider patient communities (e.g. by choosing what information/results to share, when, and in what format)?</li> </ul> If patients were not involved please state this. In addition to considering the points above we advise authors to look at guidance for best reporting of patient and public involvement as set out in the <a href="https://www.bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j3453">GRIPP2 reporting checklist</a>. If the Patient and Public Involvement statement is missing in the submitted manuscript we will request that authors provide it.</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]">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"><div>A rapid response is a moderated but not peer reviewed online response to a published article in <em>Gut</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><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]">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>. 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-gut&utm_medium=Referral">BMJ Author Services</a>. If your article is accepted, visit our “<a href="https://authors.bmj.com/promote-your-paper/">Promoting Your Paper</a>” page on the BMJ Author Hub for suggestions on how to maximise your article’s reach. Please note, owing to the high volume of papers received, the journal is unable to respond to pre-submission enquiries or to review materials emailed directly to the editorial office. Unsolicited manuscripts should be submitted through the <a href="https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gut ScholarOne site</a> in the usual way.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><div><a title="original_research" href="#original_research">Original research</a> <a title="leading_article" href="#leading_article">Leading article</a> <a title="commentary" href="#commentary">Commentary</a> <a title="Letter" href="#letter">Letter</a> <a title="gi_snapshot" href="#gi_snapshot">GI snapshot</a> <a title="recent_advances" href="#recent_advances">Recent advances</a> <a href="#endoscopy_news">Endoscopy news</a> <a title="supplements" href="#supplements">Supplements</a></div></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]">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 should be research articles reporting original data (eg, controlled trials and intervention studies). 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. Following the lead of The BMJ and its <a href="https://www.bmj.com/campaign/patient-partnership">patient partnership strategy</a>, <em>Gut</em> is encouraging active patient involvement in setting the research agenda. As such, we require authors of Research Articles to add a <a href="/pages/authors/#PPI">Patient and Public Involvement statement</a> in the Methods section. <strong>Visual Abstracts</strong> As of 1 September 2024, <em>Gut</em> requires a visual abstract to accompany original research submissions. This should be in the format of one PowerPoint slide and authors should follow the template and instructions provided <a href="/gut/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2024/07/Gut-Visual-Abstracts-Instructions-and-Template.pptx">here.</a> 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. See past Gut visual abstracts <a href="/pages/visual-abstracts">here.</a></div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word count:</strong> up to 4,000 <strong>Structured abstract:</strong> up to 250 words: 'Background', ‘Objective’, ‘Design’, ‘Results’, ‘Conclusion’ <strong>Visual abstract: </strong>Please include a visual abstract, using the template and instructions <a href="/gut/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2024/07/Gut-Visual-Abstracts-Instructions-and-Template.pptx">here</a> <strong>Tables/Illustrations:</strong> Figures are not limited, but must be thoroughly justified <strong>References:</strong> limited to those critical and relevant to the manuscript (around 50) Please include the key messages of your article after your abstract using the following headings. 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Original data may be included if it is relevant and gives added weight to the comment on the previously published article.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Word count:</strong> up to 600 <strong>Tables/Illustrations:</strong> up to 2 <strong>References:</strong> up to 10</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]">GI snapshot<a id="gi_snapshot" name="gi_snapshot"></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">GI snapshots report 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"). GI snapshots have two parts: <ol> <li>Introduction - 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>Answer - 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. GI snapshots will not include more than 5 references.</li> </ol></div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">The quality of the image must be at least 300dpi and in TIFF, JPEG, GIF or EPS format. 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We strongly believe that the increased use and integration of ORCID iDs will be beneficial for the whole research community.\r\n\r\nPlease find more information about ORCID and BMJ’s policy on our \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/policies/orcid/\"\u003eAuthor Hub\u003c/a\u003e."],"layoutType":"A"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Data sharing\u003ca id=\"data_sharing\" name=\"data_sharing\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["\u003cem\u003eGut\u003c/em\u003e adheres to BMJ’s Tier 3 data policy. We strongly \u003ci\u003eencourage \u003c/i\u003ethat data generated by your research that supports your article be made available as soon as possible, wherever legally and ethically possible. All research articles must contain a Data Availability Statement. 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We therefore continue to consider papers where patients were not involved.\r\n\r\nThe Patient and Public Involvement statement should provide a brief response to the following questions, tailored as appropriate for the study design reported (\u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-public-partnership/\"\u003eplease find example statements here\u003c/a\u003e):\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAt what stage in the research process were patients/the public first involved in the research and how?\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHow were the research question(s) and outcome measures developed and informed by their priorities, experience, and preferences?\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHow were patients/the public involved in the design of this study?\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHow were they involved in the recruitment to and conduct of the study?\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eWere they asked to assess the burden of the intervention and time required to participate in the research?\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHow were (or will) they be involved in your plans to disseminate the study results to participants and relevant wider patient communities (e.g. by choosing what information/results to share, when, and in what format)?\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\nIf patients were not involved please state this.\r\n\r\nIn addition to considering the points above we advise authors to look at guidance for best reporting of patient and public involvement as set out in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j3453\"\u003eGRIPP2 reporting checklist\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\nIf the Patient and Public Involvement statement is missing in the submitted manuscript we will request that authors provide it."],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Rapid responses\u003ca id=\"rapid_responses\" name=\"rapid_responses\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["\u003cdiv\u003eA rapid response is a moderated but not peer reviewed online response to a published article in \u003cem\u003eGut\u003c/em\u003e; it will not receive a DOI and will not be indexed. Find out more about responses and how to \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/rapid-responses/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003esubmit a response.\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"],"layoutType":"A"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Submission guidelines\u003ca id=\"submission_guidelines\" name=\"submission_guidelines\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["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\r\n\r\nFor further support when making your submission please refer to the resources available on the \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBMJ Author Hub\u003c/a\u003e. Here you will find information on \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/writing-and-formatting/formatting-your-paper/\"\u003ewriting and formatting\u003c/a\u003e your research through to the \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/peer-review-process/\"\u003epeer review process\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/promote-your-paper/\"\u003epromoting your paper\u003c/a\u003e. You may also wish to use the \u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/before-you-submit/language-editing-services/\"\u003elanguage editing and translation\u003c/a\u003e services provided by \u003ca href=\"https://authorservices.bmj.com/?utm_source=BMJ-gut\u0026amp;utm_medium=Referral\"\u003eBMJ Author Services\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\nIf your article is accepted, visit our “\u003ca href=\"https://authors.bmj.com/promote-your-paper/\"\u003ePromoting Your Paper\u003c/a\u003e” page on the BMJ Author Hub for suggestions on how to maximise your article’s reach.\r\n\r\nPlease note, owing to the high volume of papers received, the journal is unable to respond to pre-submission enquiries or to review materials emailed directly to the editorial office. Unsolicited manuscripts should be submitted through the \u003ca href=\"https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGut ScholarOne site\u003c/a\u003e in the usual way.","\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca title=\"original_research\" href=\"#original_research\"\u003eOriginal research\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003ca title=\"leading_article\" href=\"#leading_article\"\u003eLeading article\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003ca title=\"commentary\" href=\"#commentary\"\u003eCommentary\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003ca title=\"Letter\" href=\"#letter\"\u003eLetter\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003ca title=\"gi_snapshot\" href=\"#gi_snapshot\"\u003eGI snapshot\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003ca title=\"recent_advances\" href=\"#recent_advances\"\u003eRecent advances\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003ca href=\"#endoscopy_news\"\u003eEndoscopy news\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003ca title=\"supplements\" href=\"#supplements\"\u003eSupplements\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Original research\u003ca id=\"original_research\" name=\"original_research\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["Original research should be research articles reporting original data (eg, controlled trials and intervention studies). 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.\r\n\r\nFollowing the lead of The BMJ and its \u003ca href=\"https://www.bmj.com/campaign/patient-partnership\"\u003epatient partnership strategy\u003c/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGut\u003c/em\u003e is encouraging active patient involvement in setting the research agenda. As such, we require authors of Research Articles to add a \u003ca href=\"https://gut.bmj.com/pages/authors/#PPI\"\u003ePatient and Public Involvement statement\u003c/a\u003e in the Methods section.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Abstracts\u003c/strong\u003e\r\nAs of 1 September 2024, \u003cem\u003eGut\u003c/em\u003e requires a visual abstract to accompany original research submissions. This should be in the format of one PowerPoint slide and authors should follow the template and instructions provided \u003ca href=\"https://bmjjournals-chicken.bmj.com/gut/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2024/07/Gut-Visual-Abstracts-Instructions-and-Template.pptx\"\u003ehere.\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\r\nThe 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. See past Gut visual abstracts \u003ca href=\"https://gut.bmj.com/pages/visual-abstracts\"\u003ehere.\u003c/a\u003e","\u003cstrong\u003eWord count:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 4,000\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructured abstract:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 250 words: 'Background', ‘Objective’, ‘Design’, ‘Results’, ‘Conclusion’\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual abstract: \u003c/strong\u003ePlease include a visual abstract, using the template and instructions \u003ca href=\"https://bmjjournals-chicken.bmj.com/gut/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2024/07/Gut-Visual-Abstracts-Instructions-and-Template.pptx\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTables/Illustrations:\u003c/strong\u003e Figures are not limited, but must be thoroughly justified\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c/strong\u003e limited to those critical and relevant to the manuscript (around 50)\r\n\r\nPlease 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.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is already known on this topic\u003c/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003esummarise the state of scientific knowledge on this subject before you did your study and why this study needed to be done\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this study adds\u003c/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003esummarise what we now know as a result of this study that we did not know before\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow this study might affect research, practice or policy\u003c/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003esummarise the implications of this study\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\nThis will be published as a summary box after the abstract in the final published article."],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Leading article\u003ca id=\"leading_article\" name=\"leading_article\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["Leading articles are commissioned only.","\u003cstrong\u003eWord count:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 2,000\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnstructured abstract:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 250 words\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTables/Illustrations:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 1\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 40"],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Commentary\u003ca id=\"commentary\" name=\"commentary\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["Commentaries are commissioned only."],"layoutType":"A"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Letter\u003ca id=\"letter\" name=\"letter\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["Letters should be related to a recent article published in \u003ci\u003eGut \u003c/i\u003e(i.e within the previous two years). Original data may be included if it is relevant and gives added weight to the comment on the previously published article.","\u003cstrong\u003eWord count:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 600\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTables/Illustrations:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 2\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 10"],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"GI snapshot\u003ca id=\"gi_snapshot\" name=\"gi_snapshot\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["GI snapshots report 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\").\r\n\r\nGI snapshots have two parts:\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eIntroduction - 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').\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAnswer - 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. GI snapshots will not include more than 5 references.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ol\u003e","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.\r\n\r\nIf your GI snapshot is rejected from Gut you can transfer your article to \u003ca href=\"https://fg.bmj.com/pages/authors/#insideview\"\u003eFrontline Gastroenterology as an Inside view\u003c/a\u003e ask the Editorial Assistant for more information: \u003ca href=\"mailto:info.fg@bmj.com\"\u003einfo.fg@bmj.com\u003c/a\u003e."],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Recent advances in basic science/recent advances in clinical practice\u003ca id=\"recent_advances\" name=\"recent_advances\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["Recent advances are mostly commissioned, but Gut encourages unsolicited submissions.\r\n\r\nRecent advances in basic science are aimed at bringing busy clinicians up to date with recent advances in the basic science field, which are likely to underlie changes in clinical practice in the foreseeable future.\r\n\r\n\u0026nbsp;","\u003cstrong\u003eWord count:\u003c/strong\u003e 4000 to 5000\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnstructured abstract:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 250 words\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTables/Illustrations:\u003c/strong\u003e 5 or 6 figures, or clear simple diagrams\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c/strong\u003e 30 to 90\r\n\r\nWe would like you to list key messages, as well as 5 or 6 bullet points for emphasis.\r\n\r\nRecent advances in clinical practice are aimed at bringing busy clinicians up to date in areas where there have been important advances that are starting to influence clinical practice."],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Endoscopy news\u003ca id=\"endoscopy_news\" name=\"endoscopy_news\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["Endoscopy News articles should seek to present new information of importance to journal readers and should be structured as follows:\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMessage:\u003c/strong\u003e An abstract-like report about the essentials of the study and in which clinical scenario it would fit (up to 100 words).\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn more detail:\u003c/strong\u003e A description of the study, background, methods and results (up to 500 words).\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscussion:\u003c/strong\u003e A short and concise discussion on the relevance and limitations of work and the need for further evaluation (up to 700 words).","\u003cstrong\u003eWord count:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 1300 words\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTables/Illustrations:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 4\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c/strong\u003e up to 15\r\n\r\nYou may wish to include any of the following examples in the methodological description (not applicable to all contributions):\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePatient inclusion and/or exclusion\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMain outcomes\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSecondary outcomes\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eStudy approach\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDevice and technique\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eData analysis\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePatient characteristics\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEndoscopy and/or technical details\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e"],"layoutType":"B"}]},{"sectionTitle":"Supplements\u003ca id=\"supplements\" name=\"supplements\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e","subsections":[{"columnsContent":["The BMJ Publishing Group journals are willing to consider publishing supplements to\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe journal editor, an editorial board member or a learned society may wish to organise a meeting, sponsorship may be sought and the proceedings published as a supplement.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe journal editor, editorial board member or learned society may wish to commission a supplement on a particular theme or topic. Again, sponsorship may be sought.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe BMJPG itself may have proposals for supplements where sponsorship may be necessary.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eA 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.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\nIn all cases, it is vital that the journal's integrity, independence and academic reputation is not compromised in any way.","For further information on criteria that must be fulfilled, download the \u003ca href=\"/gut/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2022/08/Supplement_Guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esupplements guidelines\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\nWhen contacting us regarding a potential supplement, please include as much of the information below as possible.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eJournal in which you would like the supplement published\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eTitle of supplement and/or meeting on which it is based\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDate of meeting on which it is based\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eProposed table of contents with provisional article titles and proposed authors\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAn indication of whether authors have agreed to participate\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSponsor information including any relevant deadlines\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAn indication of the expected length of each paper Guest Editor proposals if appropriate\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e"],"layoutType":"B"}]}],"seoMetadata":[{"key":"title","property":"title","content":"Authors | Gut"},{"key":"robots","property":"robots","content":"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1"},{"key":"canonical","property":"canonical","content":"https://gut.bmj.com/pages/authors"},{"key":"og_locale","property":"og:locale","content":"en_US"},{"key":"og_type","property":"og:type","content":"article"},{"key":"og_title","property":"og:title","content":"Authors | Gut"},{"key":"og_description","property":"og:description","content":"Editorial policies and guidelines for authors seeking to submit to Gut, a leading international journal in gastroenterology and hepatology"},{"key":"description","name":"description","content":"Editorial policies and guidelines for authors seeking to submit to Gut, a leading international journal in gastroenterology and hepatology"},{"key":"og_url","property":"og:url","content":"https://gut.bmj.com/pages/authors"},{"key":"og_site_name","property":"og:site_name","content":"Gut"},{"key":"article_modified_time","property":"article:modified_time","content":"2025-02-25T09:01:20+00:00"},{"key":"twitter_card","property":"twitter:card","content":"summary_large_image"}],"title":"Authors","breadcrumbsBarData":{"breadcrumbs":[{"pageName":"Home","url":"/"},{"pageName":"Authors"}],"emailAlertsLink":"https://myaccount.bmj.com/myaccount/signup.html?regService=etoc-alerts\u0026corpusCode=gutjnl\u0026fwdUrl=https://gut.bmj.com/"},"adSlots":null,"gtmContainerCode":"GTM-KMTW8J","adsLazyLoad":true,"pageBuildInfo":null,"isPreview":false,"baiduCode":"","associationLogos":[{"title":"BSG-SOCIETY-LOGO","link":"https://www.bsg.org.uk/","src":"https://gut.bmj.com/gut/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2022/07/bsg-main-logo.png","alt":"bsg-main-logo","width":291,"height":90}]},"__N_SSG":true},"page":"/pages/authors","query":{},"buildId":"TbxXvsij8aWSxMqjaShVz","isFallback":false,"gsp":true,"scriptLoader":[]}</script></body></html>