The Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (JCAG) is the association's official peer-reviewed, fully open-access journal to promote research conducted in the industry.
JCAG publishes original clinical and translational research papers, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, state-of-the-art review articles from international experts, clinical guidelines, images and editorials focusing on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disorders. JCAG is committed to improving the care of adults and children, in Canada and worldwide.
JCAG Impact Metrics Highlight Growing Influence in Gastroenterology
For 2024, JCAG achieved a Journal Impact Factor of 2.7 (Clarivate) and a CiteScore of 3.6 (Scopus), reflecting the journal’s growing influence and the relevance of its published research. These metrics underscore JCAG’s commitment to publishing clinically meaningful, scientifically rigorous work that resonates with researchers and clinicians worldwide.
JCAG’s continued progress is made possible by the contributions of its authors, reviewers, and editorial leadership, whose dedication supports the advancement of gastroenterology research in Canada and beyond.
Members Save with Discounted Fees
CAG members receive discounted publication fees in JCAG. The CAG also has a subsidy program in place, whereby CAG Trainee Members who have a successful publication in the JCAG will receive a 75% discount on the publication fee at the time of acceptance of the paper.
To apply for this Trainee Subsidy, the CAG Trainee member must:
- Be the first/primary author of the manuscript
- Be a current CAG Trainee member
- At the time of submission, select the manuscript type "Original Article – CAG Trainee"
Please note that case reports are NOT accepted.
Learn more about JCAG Author Guidelines
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