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The Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Insights is committed to advancing medical knowledge through the publication of high-quality case reports and analyses that document real-world clinical experiences.
We publish:
• Original clinical case reports
• Case series and image-based reports
• Technical and procedural notes
• Review articles and expert commentaries
Our mission is to enhance medical education, improve patient outcomes, and encourage communication among clinicians worldwide.
We welcome submissions from:
• Clinicians and healthcare providers
• Residents and academic researchers
• Multidisciplinary medical teams
• Professionals sharing educational or practice-based experiences
The Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Insights publishes a wide range of article types, all subjected to double-blind peer review for quality and relevance.
• Manuscripts must be in clear, professional English.
• Authors are encouraged to seek editing support if English is not their first language.
• Use of APA 7th Edition for references unless otherwise indicated.
• Define abbreviations at first use; minimize jargon.
• Title Page: Title, full author names and affiliations, ORCID iDs, corresponding author’s contact info, and a short running title (≤50 characters).
• Abstract: Structured for research articles (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion); unstructured or omitted for other types. 250–300 words.
• Keywords: 5–7 key terms for indexing.
• Main Text: Organize with clear headings: Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• Acknowledgments: Funding, technical assistance, and contributors not qualifying for authorship.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose all financial or non-financial conflicts.
• Data Availability Statement: Indicate where supporting data can be accessed or justify limitations.
Sample Clinical Case and Insight References
• Nissen SE, Wolski K. (2020). Efficacy and safety of a new therapeutic strategy in complex cases: an observational report. N Engl J Med. 382(9):889–899.
• Kato H, Nishida N, et al. (2021). Atypical case presentations in systemic autoimmune disorders: clinical and imaging correlations. Clin Rheumatol. 40(11):4429–4438.
• Dellinger RP, Levy MM, Rhodes A, et al. (2013). Surviving sepsis campaign: international guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock. Crit Care Med. 41(2):580–637.
• Kumar A, Ellis P, Arabi Y, et al. (2009). Initiation of appropriate antimicrobial therapy in clinical sepsis: a case-based approach. JAMA. 301(23):2445–2452.
• Cohen J, Vincent JL, et al. (2015). Global study of unusual infections and clinical case outcomes. Lancet Infect Dis. 15(9):1057–1066.
• Gupta N, Gorsky M. (2018). Educational value of case reports in medical literature: an analysis. Clin Med (Lond). 18(2):97–101.
• Rison RA. (2013). A guide to writing case reports for the Journal of Medical Case Reports and BioMed Central Research Notes. J Med Case Rep. 7:239.
• All case reports must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and institutional ethical standards.
• Written informed consent must be obtained from patients or legal guardians prior to publication.
• Identifiable patient data must be fully anonymized.
• Studies involving human subjects require ethical committee approval when applicable.
• Animal studies must follow internationally accepted animal care guidelines.
• Submit manuscripts via the Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Insights Online Submission System (Otso Publishers).
• Acceptable file formats: .doc/.docx for manuscripts; .png, .tiff, .eps for figures.
• A cover letter must accompany all submissions and include:
o A statement of originality
o Relevance to clinical case reporting
o Confirmation that the manuscript is not under review elsewhere
• Authors may suggest reviewers but must avoid suggesting collaborators or recent co-authors.
• The Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Insights follows a double-blind peer review process.
• Manuscripts are evaluated for clinical relevance, originality, technical rigor, and ethical compliance.
• Editorial decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
• Authors must submit timely, point-by-point responses to reviewer comments.
• Proofs will be sent to the corresponding author for final review.
• Only minor typographical changes will be accepted at proof stage.
• High-resolution figures and supplementary materials must be submitted before publication.
• Authors are required to sign a Publication Agreement granting the journal the right to publish under the open-access license.
• The Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Insights operates as a fully open access journal under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
• Articles are freely accessible online upon publication.
• APC: USD $535 per accepted article.
• APCs cover peer review, editorial processing, layout editing, and long-term digital archiving.
• Waivers or discounts may be offered to:
• Authors retain copyright.
• Upon acceptance, authors grant Otso Publishers a license to publish and distribute the work under CC BY 4.0.
• Use of third-party figures, tables, or content requires written permission and attribution.
• All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and AI-generated content.
• Duplicate publication or data fabrication will result in rejection and may be reported to appropriate authorities.
• The journal adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) best practices.