The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2468-1156
eISSN 2468-1253
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology (LGH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2468-1156 (e-ISSN 2468-1253). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.93 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.93, placing it in the Q1 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 2468-1156 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2468-1253 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 8.929.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.929 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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