Scope and Priorities

Journal of Ulcers (JU) publishes peer reviewed open access research on peptic ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, and mucosal wound healing across clinical and translational settings.

We welcome gastroenterology, wound care, and surgical studies on ulcer pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, including Helicobacter pylori, NSAID related injury, ischemic ulcers, and complex chronic wounds.

High Priority Topics

We are especially interested in clinically relevant studies that advance prevention, healing, and long term management of ulcerative conditions.

• Peptic ulcer disease and H. pylori management
• Pressure injury prevention and wound care protocols
• Diabetic foot ulcer risk assessment and healing strategies
• Ischemic, venous, and arterial ulcer treatment outcomes
• Novel biomaterials, dressings, and regenerative therapies

Why Publish in JU

JU combines rigorous peer review with open access distribution so your work reaches clinicians, surgeons, and allied health teams quickly.

Our editorial focus prioritizes practical impact, helping ensure your findings translate into improved care pathways.

Who Should Submit

We welcome submissions from gastroenterologists, wound care specialists, surgeons, nurses, clinical researchers, and translational scientists.

Interdisciplinary work that connects ulcer biology with real world clinical practice is strongly encouraged.

Rapid Clinical Visibility

Open access publication helps care teams access evidence quickly, supporting guideline updates and improved patient management.

Article Types

We accept original research, systematic reviews, clinical trials, case series, translational studies, and concise reports of novel interventions.

Translational Focus

Studies that connect molecular mechanisms with clinical outcomes are encouraged, including work on mucosal healing, microbiome influence, and immune response in ulcer disease.

Wound Care Innovation

We welcome evaluations of dressings, debridement approaches, offloading strategies, and advanced therapies that improve healing time and reduce recurrence.

Quality Improvement

Reports on care pathways, hospital protocols, and multidisciplinary programs that reduce ulcer burden are highly valued.

Global Health Relevance

Research that addresses ulcer care in resource constrained settings, including cost effective interventions, is encouraged to strengthen global impact.

Methodological Rigor

Clear reporting of study design, outcomes, and statistical methods improves review efficiency and increases citation potential.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Work that integrates gastroenterology, surgery, nursing, podiatry, and rehabilitation perspectives aligns with JU's clinical mission.

Submission Readiness

Include a concise cover letter stating scope fit and clinical value to help editors route your manuscript efficiently.

Faster Evidence Adoption

Publishing in JU helps ensure your results reach clinicians quickly, supporting better outcomes and reduced complications in ulcer care.

Diagnostic Innovation

We welcome studies on endoscopic assessment, imaging, biomarkers, and risk stratification tools that improve ulcer diagnosis and monitoring.

Prevention and Risk Management

Submissions that address NSAID risk mitigation, prophylactic strategies, and patient education programs are encouraged.

Patient Centered Outcomes

Research that measures pain, quality of life, function, and recurrence provides meaningful clinical value and is prioritized.

Health Systems Impact

We consider health economics, care delivery models, and resource use studies that demonstrate improved ulcer outcomes at scale.

Population Focus

Work involving older adults, high risk surgical patients, or chronic disease populations is highly relevant to JU's mission.

Mechanistic Science

We invite studies on epithelial repair, angiogenesis, inflammation, and microbial factors that explain why ulcers form and persist.

Mechanistic insights paired with clinical translation are especially valuable to the JU readership.

Comparative Effectiveness

Trials and comparative studies that evaluate therapies, devices, or care pathways help clinicians choose the best interventions for ulcer management.

Implementation and Adherence

Manuscripts that address adherence, patient education, and implementation barriers support real world effectiveness and are strongly encouraged.

Screening and Prevention

Research on early detection, risk prediction, and prevention programs can reduce ulcer burden and improve long term outcomes.

Reporting Quality

Clear adherence to reporting guidelines improves review speed and strengthens confidence in clinical conclusions. Include trial registration and protocol details where relevant.

Data Transparency

Provide data availability statements and describe key datasets. Transparent reporting improves trust and enables evidence synthesis in ulcer care.

Clinical Case Insights

Well documented case reports and case series that highlight complex presentations or novel management strategies are welcome when they provide clear clinical lessons.

Pre Submission Questions

If you are unsure about fit, contact the editorial office. We can advise on scope alignment and manuscript type before submission.

Reviewer Readiness

Clear methods, defined outcomes, and transparent limitations help reviewers assess your work efficiently and improve acceptance prospects. Include concise clinical implications. Strong framing helps clinical uptake for practice.

Reach and Engagement

JU distributes content openly to ensure your work is discoverable by clinical teams, researchers, and guideline developers who rely on current ulcer evidence. This boosts citations and supports education updates.

Timely Review

Our editorial process prioritizes timely decisions while maintaining review quality. Clear submissions with strong clinical framing often move quickly through initial screening and peer review. Editors provide clear revision guidance so authors can respond efficiently and keep momentum toward publication.