About the Journal of Pancreas
A peer-reviewed, open-access journal advancing pancreatic research and clinical excellence through rigorous scholarship, global collaboration, and rapid dissemination of evidence-based knowledge.
JPAN publishes original research, clinical studies, systematic reviews, case reports, and expert commentaries across the full spectrum of pancreatic function and disease. Our scope encompasses fundamental mechanisms, clinical management, and public health approaches to pancreatic disorders.
Pancreatic Cancer
Etiology, molecular pathways, early detection biomarkers, surgical techniques, chemotherapy regimens, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and palliative care strategies.
Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
Pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, severity assessment, medical management, endoscopic interventions, and prevention of recurrence.
Diabetes Mellitus
Pancreatic endocrine function, insulin secretion disorders, pancreatogenic diabetes, metabolic complications, and therapeutic approaches.
Cystic Fibrosis
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, enzyme replacement therapy, nutritional management, and congenital pancreatic disorders affecting pediatric and adult populations.
Diagnostic Innovations
Imaging modalities, endoscopic techniques, molecular diagnostics, pancreatic function tests, and emerging biomarker technologies.
Surgical & Medical Management
Operative techniques, minimally invasive procedures, postoperative care, pharmacological interventions, and multidisciplinary treatment protocols.
Authors who choose JPAN benefit from a streamlined publication process designed to maximize research visibility, impact, and clinical application. Our editorial team is committed to supporting researchers at every stage of the publication journey.
Unrestricted access to all published content ensures your research reaches clinicians, researchers, and policymakers worldwide, maximizing citations and real-world application of findings.
All manuscripts undergo comprehensive peer review by leading pancreatic disease specialists, ensuring scientific accuracy, methodological rigor, and clinical relevance before publication.
Efficient editorial workflows provide fast, constructive feedback and timely publication, allowing your research to contribute quickly to clinical practice and ongoing scientific discourse.
JPAN adheres to COPE guidelines, ensuring transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct throughout manuscript handling, peer review, and publication processes.
JPAN welcomes submissions of original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical case reports, technical innovations, and expert perspectives. Authors should carefully review our comprehensive Instructions for Authors before preparing manuscripts.
Required Manuscript Components
- Title page with complete author details, affiliations, and corresponding author contact information
- Structured abstract (250-300 words) summarizing background, methods, results, and conclusions
- Introduction establishing research context, rationale, and objectives
- Methods section with sufficient detail for replication and ethical approval documentation
- Results presented clearly with appropriate statistical analyses and visual elements
- Discussion interpreting findings in context of existing literature and clinical implications
- Conclusions highlighting key findings and future research directions
- Acknowledgments (optional) recognizing funding sources and contributors
- References formatted according to journal style guidelines
- Manuscript Preparation: Carefully follow submission guidelines outlined on the JPAN website, ensuring all required sections and ethical documentation are complete.
- Electronic Submission: Submit your manuscript through our convenient online submission portal for efficient processing and tracking.
- Alternative Submission: Manuscripts may also be submitted via email to [email protected] with all required files attached.
- Editorial Review: The editorial board conducts initial screening for scope, quality, and ethical compliance, then assigns qualified peer reviewers.
- Peer Review Feedback: Authors receive detailed reviewer comments and editorial guidance to strengthen manuscript quality and scientific rigor.
- Revision Submission: Respond to reviewer feedback with revised manuscript and point-by-point response letter addressing all comments.
- Final Decision & Publication: Following acceptance, manuscripts undergo copyediting, proofing, and rapid online publication.
JPAN's Editorial Board comprises internationally recognized experts in pancreatic research, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, surgery, and clinical care. This diverse team represents leading academic institutions and clinical centers across multiple continents, ensuring global perspectives and comprehensive evaluation of submitted research.
Editorial Board Expertise
Our editorial leadership brings together specialists in pancreatic cancer biology, inflammatory pancreatic disorders, endocrine dysfunction, surgical innovation, diagnostic imaging, molecular pathology, and translational research. Through meticulous peer review and editorial guidance, the board maintains the highest standards of scientific quality while facilitating rapid dissemination of clinically relevant findings to the global pancreatic research community.
Article Processing Charges
JPAN operates on an author-pays model to support open-access publishing. Article Processing Charges (APC) are levied upon manuscript acceptance and cover editorial operations, peer review management, production costs, and permanent online hosting.
These charges enable unrestricted global access to published research, ensuring maximum visibility and citation potential for authors while advancing pancreatic science worldwide.
Editorial Policies & Ethics
JPAN maintains strict adherence to international publication ethics standards. Our policies address authorship criteria, conflicts of interest, data integrity, plagiarism prevention, and corrections/retractions when necessary.
All human and animal research must include appropriate ethical approval documentation. Clinical trials require registration in recognized databases prior to patient enrollment.
Contribute to Pancreatic Research Excellence
Join the global community of pancreatic disease researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals advancing evidence-based care. Submit your research to JPAN and accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.
Questions or Inquiries? Contact our editorial office at [email protected] for assistance with submissions, policies, or any journal-related matters.
