摘要
GENERAL INFORMATION World Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol ISSN 1007-9327 CN 14-1219/R) is a weekly open-access (OA) peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board consisting of 1179 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries. The biggest advantage of the OA model is that it provides free, full-
World Journal of Gastroenterology （ worla J Gastroenterol ISSN 1007-9327 CN 14-1219/R） is a weekly open-access （OA） peer reviewed journal supported by an editorial board consisting of 1179 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries. The biggest advantage of the OA model is that it provides free, full text articles in PDF and other formats for experts and the public without registration, which eliminates the obstacle that traditional journals possess and usually delays the speed of the propagation and communication of scientific research results. The open access model has been proven to be a true approach that may achieve the ultimate goal of the journals, i.e. the maximization of the value to the readers, authors and society.
