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Bangladesh Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease (BJGLD): The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Aim and Scope:

The Bangladesh Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases (BJGLD) is the official peer-reviewed, biannual publication of the Bangladesh Gastroenterology Society.  It publishes two issues on January and June of each year. The journal upholds the Society's mission to advance digestive and liver health through excellence in education and research.

Aims:

  • To provide a premier national platform for disseminating high-quality clinical and scientific research in gastroenterology and hepatology.
  • To foster academic exchange and collaboration among healthcare professionals in Bangladesh and the region.
  • To contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders.
  • To support the educational goals of the Bangladesh Gastroenterology Society by publishing work that guides clinical practice and informs health policy.

Scope:
The journal welcomes submissions reporting original research that contributes significantly to the field. This includes, but is not limited to, clinical studies, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and related molecular genetics concerning:

  • Gastroenterology: Disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and pancreas.
  • Hepatology: All aspects of acute and chronic liver disease, including viral hepatitis, metabolic liver diseases, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Endoscopy: Innovations and outcomes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
  • Nutrition and Digestive Health.




Peer Review Process

To ensure the publication of scientifically rigorous and ethically sound research, all manuscripts submitted to BJGLD undergo a confidential, double-blind peer-review process.

  1. Initial Check: Upon submission, the editorial office performs a technical check for completeness, adherence to author guidelines, and screening for plagiarism.
  2. Editorial Assessment: The Editor-in-Chief or an assigned Associate Editor evaluates the manuscript's suitability, originality, and methodological soundness. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's standards may be rejected at this stage.
  3. Peer Review: Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent, external expert reviewers. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the manuscript's subject area. The journal operates a double-blind review system where the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed.
  4. Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes a final decision based on the reviewers' comments and recommendations. Possible decisions are:
  • Accept
  • Minor Revisions
  • Major Revisions
  • Reject
  1. Revision: If invited to revise, authors must submit a revised manuscript along with a point-by-point response to the reviewers' comments.
  2. Final Acceptance and Production: Once accepted, manuscripts are copyedited and prepared for publication in the next available issue. As an open-access journal, BJGLD makes all content freely available to the public upon publication to support global knowledge exchange.

 

Author Guidelines

Submission
Manuscripts must be submitted in English through the journal's online submission system. Submissions must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring their work is written in clear, comprehensible English.

Ethical Compliance

  • Research Ethics: Studies involving human participants must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and include a statement of approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee.
  • Authorship: Authorship must meet the four criteria outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
  • Conflict of Interest: All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Publication Ethics: BJGLD is committed to the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Manuscript Preparation & Article Types
Prepare two separate files: 1) A Title Page with author details, and 2) the Main Manuscript file, which must be completely anonymized for blind review (no author names or affiliations).

The table below outlines the specific requirements for different types of articles.

Article Type

Description & Focus

Key Requirements

Original Article

Reports of new, significant research (trials, cohort studies, etc.).

Structured abstract (~250 words). Background & Aims, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions. ≤3500 words, ≤40 refs.

Review Article

Comprehensive, critical overviews of important topics by experts.

Unstructured abstract. Clear sections, future directions. ≤4000 words, ≤100 refs.

Case Report

Unique cases with significant teaching points or novel observations.

Structured abstract. Introduction, Case Report, Discussion. ≤1500 words, ≤30 refs, ≤5 authors.

Letter to the Editor

Brief comments on recent journal articles or short preliminary reports.

Brief title, references included. ≤600 words, ≤5 refs.

Images of the Issue

Short, image-based presentations of interesting cases.

2-3 high-quality images (300 DPI), brief text (250-300 words).

Formatting:

  • Use 12-point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced.
  • Number pages consecutively.
  • Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Main Text, Acknowledgments, References, Figure Legends, Tables.
  • References: List in order of citation (Vancouver style). List all authors up to six; for more than six, list the first six followed by "et al.".

Contact
For inquiries, please contact the Editorial Office at:
Bangladesh Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
Official Organ of the Bangladesh Gastroenterology Society.
ISSN: 3106-3780
Email and mailing address :

 

Authorship Agreement and Submission Declaration:

Manuscript ID: _________________ (For office use only)
Title of Manuscript: ___________________________________________________________

Corresponding Author:
Name: _____________________________
Email: _____________________________
Phone: _____________________________
Institution: _________________________
Address: ___________________________

Authorship Table

All authors must be listed in the intended order of publication. Please complete the following table.

No.

Full Name (as to be published)

Affiliation/Institution

Email Address

% Contribution

Signature

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.

            

2.

            

3.

            

4.

            

5.

            
             

(Add additional rows if necessary)

Declarations

By signing this form, all authors confirm the following:

  1. Authorship Criteria
    Each author has substantially contributed to:
  • Conception/design, or data acquisition, or analysis/interpretation;
  • Drafting or critically revising the article;
  • Final approval of the version to be published.
  1. Originality and Previous Publication
  • The manuscript is original, has not been published before, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Any prior presentation or preprint disclosure is acknowledged.
  1. Conflict of Interest
    All potential conflicts of interest (financial or otherwise) are disclosed in the manuscript.
  2. Copyright Transfer
    Upon acceptance, copyright of the article is transferred to the Bangladesh Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. Authors retain rights to use their work for scholarly purposes.
  3. Ethical Compliance
  • The study complies with ethical standards (e.g., Helsinki Declaration, local ethical committee approval).
  • For human/animal studies, ethical approval number and date are provided in the manuscript.
  1. Data Accessibility
    Authors agree to provide raw data if requested during review.
  2. Accuracy of Information
    All information provided is accurate, and all authors have agreed to the submission.

 

 

 

Corresponding Author’s Additional Certification

I, _____________________________ ……………….(Corresponding Author), certify that:

  • All authors have reviewed and agreed to submit this manuscript.
  • The manuscript meets all journal requirements.
  • All communication will be conducted through me.

Signature of Corresponding Author: ________________________
Date: ____________________________

Submission Checklist

(Attach with manuscript)

  • Authorship agreement form (signed by all authors)
  • Cover letter
  • Manuscript (blinded/unblinded as per guidelines)
  • Figures/Tables (separate files if required)
  • Supplementary files
  • Ethical approval documentation (if applicable)

Instructions:

    1. Complete this form electronically or in clear handwriting.
    2. All authors must sign individually. Digital signatures are acceptable.
  • Submit the scanned signed copy along with the manuscript through the journal’s online portal or via email to: 

 

 For questions, contact:
Editorial Office, Bangladesh Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease
Journal Address:

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