Hepatology Research (HR)

Hepatology Research is a respected international, peer‑reviewed scientific journal that serves as the official English publication of the Japan Society of Hepatology. First published in 1997, the journal provides monthly issues covering a wide spectrum of liver‑related research that spans basic laboratory science, translational studies, and clinical investigations. Its scope includes the pathogenesis and treatment of viral hepatitis (including hepatitis B and C), autoimmune liver diseases, liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and other liver malignancies, non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), biliary tract disorders, liver transplantation, and related diagnostic advances. The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta‑analyses, short communications, and case reports that contribute to the understanding of liver physiology, disease mechanisms, innovative therapeutic approaches, and improved patient management strategies. Hepatology Research appeals to hepatologists, gastroenterologists, transplant surgeons, pathologists, and basic scientists worldwide. As a monthly publication by Wiley‑Blackwell, it emphasizes rigorous peer review and editorial excellence under the leadership of Masayuki Kurosaki, MD, PhD, reflecting the journal’s commitment to disseminating high‑quality evidence that advances hepatology research and clinical practice.

Hepatology Research (HR) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Infectious Diseases, Hepatology, viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), experimental hepatology, translational studies, diagnostics, treatment modalities , Online or Print , Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1386-6346, E-ISSN: 1872-034X, Established: 1997, Impact Factor: 3.4
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE