Digestive Diseases and Sciences Springer · United States · Est. 1934
ISSN 0163-2116 eISSN 1573-2568
SJR Q2 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q2 +18
Total 43
DDS covers a wide scope of basic and clinical aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology, outcomes research, and healthcare delivery all from prominent academicians and practitioners. Commentaries written by leading experts. Global and highly regarded editorial board composed of top scholars in the field. Special sections include Fellows and Young GIs, Current Clinical Controversies, and Mentored Reviews. Efficient peer review by knowledgeable authorities in the field. Fast publication and cost-free printing (including color figures).
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published 1934
Annual Volume ~ 602 articles / year
Status Active
Total Publications 23,948
Publisher Org Springer Science+Business Media
Publishing Model Hybrid
Peer Review peer review
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0163-2116 / 1573-2568
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
✅ Peer review process documented?
peer review
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Gastroenterology Q2
Physiology Q2
Web of Science Categories
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Scopus Categories
Physiology Gastroenterology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref