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Letter to the Editor
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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2018; 24(40): 4615-4616
Published online Oct 28, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i40.4615
To our readers: Important questions from the editors/editorial board
Andrzej S Tarnawski
Andrzej S Tarnawski, Gastroenterology Research Department, University of California Irvine and the Veterans Administration Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA 90822, United States
Author contributions: Tarnawski AS designed the overall concept, outline of this manuscript and was responsible for writing, and editing of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Tarnawski AS has nothing to disclose.
Correspondence to: Andrzej S Tarnawski, MD, PhD, DSc, FACG, AGAF, Professor, Gastroenterology Research Department, University of California Irvine and the Veterans Administration Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822, United States. atarnawski@yahoo.com
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Received: September 5, 2018
Peer-review started: September 5, 2018
First decision: October 8, 2018
Revised: October 12, 2018
Accepted: October 15, 2018
Article in press: October 15, 2018
Published online: October 28, 2018
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Core Tip

Core tip: In this letter, we propose updating the World Journal of Gastroenterology (WJG) with several new items and sections, and seek the readers’ input for these suggested changes. In order to further enhance the scope of the WJG, to make it more interactive, and to accommodate our readers’ interest, the editors ask the readers for their input regarding potential new proposed changes including new subsections.