United European Gastroenterology Journal

The United European Gastroenterology Journal (UEG Journal), abbreviated as UNITED EUR GASTROENT (ISSN: 2050-6406), is a premier peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the field of gastroenterology. As the official journal of the United European Gastroenterology federation, it serves as a leading platform for high-quality, translational, and clinical research. The journal’s scope encompasses the full spectrum of digestive health, including esophageal, gastric, intestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic diseases, with a strong emphasis on pathophysiology, diagnostics, therapeutics, and epidemiology. It publishes a diverse range of article types, including original research, comprehensive reviews, meta-analyses, guidelines, and brief reports, ensuring a balanced dissemination of cutting-edge discoveries and clinical best practices. The primary target audience comprises gastroenterologists, hepatologists, gastrointestinal surgeons, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals involved in digestive disease management. Notably, the journal is published under a hybrid open access model by Wiley on behalf of UEG, allowing authors to choose open access publication to maximize global visibility. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 6.400 and consistently ranked in the JCR Q1 quartile, the UEG Journal stands among the most influential and highly cited journals in its category. Its strong impact factor and top-tier quartile ranking reflect its rigorous peer-review standards, high citation rates, and substantial contribution to shaping evidence-based practice and research directions in gastroenterology across Europe and internationally.