Journal Details

The Journal of Gastrointestinal Infections (JGI) is a peer-reviewed official publication of the Gastrointestinal Infection Society of India (GISI). JGI is a single-blinded peer reviewed bi-annual journal which publishes original investigations, reviews, brief reports, unique cases or series, clinical images, and letters of relevance to the broad subspecialty of gastrointestinal infections. JGI is published both in print and online, with articles appearing online as they are accepted. The journal aims at ensuring effective communication of research in various aspects at the confluence of gastroenterology and microbiology.  JGI also focusses on the impact of the microbiome on the gastrointestinal system and infections in the setting of gastrointestinal diseases. The journal is of relevance to clinicians, infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, gastroenterologists, researchers, and residents; both as a resource for continuing medical education as well as a vehicle to disseminate newer concepts and strategies for managing contemporary issues.

JGI, being supported by the GISI, does not charge for submission, processing, or publication of papers. The journal is committed to provide quick and authoritative decisions to the authors. JGI accepts format free initial submissions with formatting requests made at the revision stage. 

Aim of the journal:

JGI aims to inform the clinical practice in relation to the field of gastrointestinal infections and related fields. The journal also aims to provide educational papers which can help in translating best available evidence into clinical practice.

Mission statement:

To serve the global community in the field of gastrointestinal infections, by providing the researchers an avenue for publication and dissemination of important findings. While the journal remains open for submissions from any geographic regions, the editorial team ensures that findings from developing or underdeveloped regions find a place in the journal without any bias.

Scope of the Journal:

The journal will cover studies related to gastrointestinal infections, hepatobiliary infections, and the gut microbiome. The Journal of Gastrointestinal Infections is devoted to the dissemination of new knowledge concerning the various aspects of human infections and infestations of the gastrointestinal system, pancreas, and the hepato-biliary tract. The authors can submit to any of the following sections: 

1) Enteric infections

2) Clostridioides difficile

3) Gastrointestinal tuberculosis

4) Helicobacter pylori

5) Viral hepatitis and other hepatic infections

6) Biliary infections

7) Pancreatic infections

8) Endoscopy, interventions, and infections

9) Gut microbiome

10) Education in gastroenterology and hepatology

Abstracting and indexing:

EBSCO, ProQuest