Liver Research’s Impact Factor Reaches 4.3
Published 24 June, 2026
According to the newly released Journal Citation Reports (JCR) by Clarivate Analytics, Liver Research gains an updated Impact Factor of 4.3, achieving a striking year-on-year growth of 104.8%. The journal's ranking in the discipline of Gastroenterology & Hepatology has risen from 89/148 to 39/153, marking its first entry into the Q2 zone and representing a historic leap in its international academic status.
It aims to promote global academic exchange and technological innovation in the field of hepatobiliary medicine. Liver Research principally reports high-quality and innovative research achievements in basic research, translational medicine and clinical practice of hepatology and gastroenterology worldwide. The journal publishes Original Articles, Review articles, Editorials, Correspondence and so on, covering a wide range of research fields including viral hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and other biliary and hepatic disorders.
