Article types include original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analyses, cohort studies, brief reports, and methodological innovations. Case based learning is considered when clinical insights are substantial.

Submissions should demonstrate gastrointestinal relevance, clear methodology, and appropriate statistical reporting.

• Verify reporting guideline alignment for the study design
• Prepare ethics approvals and consent statements
• Confirm data availability and funding disclosures
• Review references and include DOIs when available

A concise cover letter should summarize novelty, clinical relevance, and study design. Provide preprint disclosures when applicable.

• Confirm that all authors approve the submitted version
• Describe author contributions using a consistent role description
• Identify the corresponding author for editorial communication
• Disclose funding sources and sponsor roles

Gift authorship and honorary attribution are not acceptable. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged in a separate section.

• Summarize the main clinical contribution in two or three sentences
• Explain how the study advances gastrointestinal practice
• List key outcomes and any trial registration details
• Suggest reviewers with relevant expertise and no conflicts

Provide institutional email addresses for suggested reviewers and note any conflicts to avoid assignment delays.

• Title page with author affiliations and corresponding author contact
• Structured abstract with objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
• Keywords aligned with gastrointestinal outcomes
• Main text with Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion
• Funding, conflicts, and author contributions
• References with complete citation details

Abstracts should include key numerical results and clear conclusions aligned with the data.

• Full author names with institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author email and mailing address
• Running title that reflects the main outcome
• Word count for the main text

Include ORCID identifiers where available to improve attribution and indexing accuracy.

• Define abbreviations at first use
• Include units for all measurements
• Keep tables and figures close to their first citation
• Use consistent terminology for outcomes and interventions

Ensure that numbers in the abstract match the main text, tables, and figures to avoid review delays.

• Submit the manuscript in an editable format
• Provide figures as separate high resolution files
• Name files clearly with figure or table numbers
• Check that supplementary files are labeled and referenced

Clear file naming reduces production questions and speeds proof preparation.

• Include key numerical results and confidence intervals
• State the study population and setting
• Report the primary endpoint clearly
• Avoid undefined abbreviations

A strong abstract improves discoverability and supports accurate indexing in gastrointestinal databases.

• Include scale bars or acquisition details for imaging
• Describe imaging protocols and device models
• Ensure image adjustments are applied uniformly
• Provide raw data if requested for verification

For endoscopy, intestinal MRI, ultrasound, or CT imaging, report acquisition parameters and post processing methods.

• Number tables and figures consecutively
• Provide detailed captions that stand alone
• Report units and statistical markers consistently
• Ensure legends match data in the main text

Avoid embedding tables as images to support accessibility and accurate indexing.

• Describe study setting, recruitment, and sample size rationale
• Define primary and secondary outcomes before analysis
• Report effect sizes, confidence intervals, and missing data handling
• State statistical software and version details

Describe subgroup analyses with justification and avoid over interpretation of exploratory findings.

• Use recent and relevant gastrointestinal literature
• Include DOIs where available
• Verify author names, journal titles, and publication years
• Cite data sources and clinical guidelines appropriately

Reference accuracy improves citation tracking and supports readers who want to verify findings.

List funding sources, grant numbers, and sponsor roles. Acknowledge technical support or data collection assistance in a dedicated section.

Transparent funding disclosure strengthens trust and supports compliance reporting.

• Ethics approval identifiers and oversight body
• Informed consent statements and privacy protections
• Clinical trial registration for interventional studies
• Conflict of interest and funding disclosures

Animal studies should follow recognized welfare guidelines and include protocol approval identifiers.

• Provide registry name and identifier in the manuscript
• Explain protocol deviations with justification
• Include primary endpoint details from the registry
• Report recruitment dates and study status

Registration promotes transparency and helps readers evaluate study integrity.

• Remove identifiers from imaging and clinical photographs
• Confirm consent for any identifiable images
• Describe privacy protections for datasets
• Limit sensitive details in case descriptions

If patient consent is required, include a clear statement in the manuscript.

• Public repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, or Dryad
• Institutional repositories with persistent identifiers
• Controlled access repositories for sensitive clinical data
• Supplementary files with supporting tables

Provide data dictionaries and readme files for complex datasets and analysis pipelines.

• Additional tables, figures, or extended methods
• Appendices for protocols or survey instruments
• Code scripts or analysis workflows
• Data dictionaries and variable descriptions

Label supplementary files clearly and reference them within the main text.

• CONSORT for randomized trials
• PRISMA for systematic reviews
• STROBE for observational studies
• CARE for case reports

Include trial registration identifiers and describe protocol deviations when applicable.

Provide the preprint link and version date so reviewers can assess changes and avoid duplication.

Prior publication of substantial portions of the work should be declared to avoid redundancy.

A complete submission improves screening speed and reduces administrative follow up.

Clear responses accelerate decisions and improve publication quality. If critical issues remain unresolved, editors may request additional clarification.

Address each reviewer comment directly and note where changes appear in the manuscript to reduce additional review cycles.

Authors should verify data, figures, and author details during proof review to avoid delays in publication.

Prompt proof review supports indexing timelines and public release schedules.

Limit proof changes to corrections and factual updates to keep production on schedule.

• Cover letter summarizing novelty and clinical relevance
• All figures and tables cited in the text
• Supplementary files labeled and referenced
• Data availability and ethics statements included

Consistent terminology and outcome definitions improve reviewer interpretation and clinical translation.

Clear file labeling helps reviewers and production teams work efficiently.