Viral Hepatitis Journal (Formerly Viral Hepatit Dergisi) is the regular publishing organ of the Viral Hepatitis Society. This periodical journal covers diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, prevention and information of hepatitis. Viral Hepatitis Journal is an open-access journal published 3 times per year (April, August and December). In addition, the special issues are published in some periods. It is a periodic national/international journal, published in English language with abstract and title published also in Turkish language and its editorial policies are based on independent peer-review principles. The aim of Viral Hepatitis Journal is to continuously publish original research papers of the highest scientific and clinical values specifically on hepatitis, on an international level. Additionally, reviews on basic developments in education, editorial short notes, case reports, original views, letters from a wide range of medical personal containing experiences and comments as well as social subjects are published. For general practitioners giving first line medical service who are interested in hepatitis, specialists in internal medicine, gastroenterology, microbiology, family physician, public health and hepatology, ‘things that must be known’ subjects will ensure to involve in Viral Hepatitis Journal. The journal’s editorial policies are based on "ICMJE Recommendations” (2013, http://www.icmje.org/) rules. Efforts are being made to be recognized of Viral Hepatitis Journal by indexes,. Online article acceptance through website of the journal and.all published volumes can be reached as full text without fee through the web site www.viralhepatitdergisi.com. Viral Hepatitis Journal is indexed in, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCO, Gale/Cengage Learning, Index Copernicus, ProQuest, CINAHL Database, British Library, Tübitak/Ulakbim Turkish Medical Database, Türk Medline Index and Turkey Citation Index databases.