Journal of Crohn's and Colitis

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Journal of Crohn's and Colitis is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the study of Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis, two types of Inflammatory bowel disease. The journal publishes original research, review articles, and clinical trials related to the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Crohn's and Colitis was established in 2007 and is published by Oxford University Press. The journal is affiliated with the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), and its content reflects the organization's mission to improve the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Europe.

The journal's scope includes all aspects of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel disease. It publishes original research, review articles, and clinical trials, as well as editorials and letters to the editor.

Content[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Crohn's and Colitis publishes a wide range of content, including:

  • Original research articles: These are detailed reports of new research findings in the field of inflammatory bowel disease. They are peer-reviewed to ensure their scientific validity.
  • Review articles: These provide a comprehensive overview of a particular topic in the field, summarizing the current state of knowledge and identifying areas for future research.
  • Clinical trials: These report the results of clinical trials testing new treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Abstracting and indexing[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Crohn's and Colitis is abstracted and indexed in several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 7.827.

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