The record
- Full journal title
- Hepatitis Monthly
- Abbreviation
- hepatmon
- NLM title
- Hepat Mon
- Publisher
- Brieflands
- Scientific collaborator
- Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (BMSU) & Global Hepatitis Network (THC)
- e-ISSN
- 1735-3408
- p-ISSN
- 1735-143X
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- annually
- Publishing model
- Per-article continuous
- Subject area
- Morphology, cell biology, pathology
Aim & scope

Hepatitis Monthly is an international, peer-reviewed clinical journal committed to advancing the field of hepatology through the dissemination of high-quality, evidence-based, and interdisciplinary research. The journal primarily addresses clinicians and researchers, including gastroenterologists, hepatologists, infectious disease specialists, internists, and other healthcare professionals engaged in the management and study of liver diseases.
Established in 2002 by Professor Seyed-Moayed Alavian, Hepatitis Monthly serves as an authoritative platform for the publication of clinically relevant and scientifically robust studies that contribute to the understanding of liver diseases, particularly hepatitis, across diverse populations and healthcare settings.
The journal aims to promote the integration of clinical practice and research by publishing articles that enhance knowledge of disease mechanisms, improve diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and inform health policy and clinical decision-making in hepatology.
Journal Scope:
- Viral hepatitis and related infections
- Chronic liver diseases and cirrhosis
- Liver fibrosis, liver failure, and associated complications
- Non-alcoholic and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease
- Hepatocellular carcinoma and other hepatic malignancies
- Liver transplantation and post-transplant outcomes
- Advances in diagnostic modalities and therapeutic interventions
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of liver diseases
- Epidemiology, prevention, and public health aspects of liver diseases
- Emerging therapies and clinical innovations of liver diseases
By publishing original investigations, critical syntheses, and evidence-based perspectives, Hepatitis Monthly seeks to facilitate scientific exchange, support clinical excellence, and advance global hepatology.
Article types
Hepatitis Monthly publishes a diverse range of article types that reflect high-quality, evidence-based, and clinically relevant research in hepatology and liver diseases.
- Research Articles
- Original research articles presenting novel clinical or experimental findings
- Translational studies bridging basic science and clinical practice
- Review Articles
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Narrative and evidence-based review articles
- Policy and Analytical Studies
- Health economics and health policy studies
- Evidence-based evaluations and analytical reports
- Scholarly Communications
- Expert opinions and perspective articles
- Scholarly debates on controversial or emerging topics
- Consensus and Reports
- Consensus statements and guideline-based reports
- Evidence-based consensus and position papers
- Correspondence
- Letters to the Editor
- Commentary and correspondence related to previously published articles
Peer review
- Double-Blind Peer Review System
- Open Peer Review (since Aug 2019), Show List of All Published Reviewers' Comments
Access & licensing
License policy
This open-access article is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Publication charges
- Publishing Open Access models: Full Gold Open Access
- Access: Immediate permanent free to access after publication
- Reader subscription fees: None
- Article Processing Charge: Author pays APC
- Embargo period: None
- License for reuse: CC BY-NC 4.0
- Publishing services: Full
- Indexing: Full
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