Author Guidelines

Clinical Case Reports and Images International

Clinical Case Reports and Images International is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing clinically relevant and scientifically reliable content across the medical and healthcare sciences. The journal provides a platform for physicians, surgeons, researchers, academicians, and healthcare professionals to share clinical experiences, diagnostic findings, therapeutic approaches, and research that contribute to medical knowledge and patient care.

The journal welcomes submissions that demonstrate educational value, scientific integrity, clinical relevance, and clear reporting. Authors are encouraged to prepare manuscripts carefully, ensuring accuracy, originality, clarity, and professional presentation throughout the submission process.

Aims and Scope

The journal publishes clinically focused and case-based content from all areas of medicine and healthcare practice. Particular emphasis is placed on work that improves clinical awareness, highlights diagnostic or therapeutic challenges, presents uncommon findings, or contributes meaningful insight into disease management and patient outcomes.

Submissions are accepted from a broad range of disciplines, including:

Clinical Medicine
General and Specialized Surgery
Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dentistry and Oral Health
Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Public Health and Epidemiology
Veterinary Medicine

The journal particularly values rare case presentations, clinically significant complications, image-based findings, innovative treatment approaches, and reports that offer practical educational value for healthcare professionals.

Article Types

Article Type	Description	Recommended Structure
Case Reports	Detailed presentations of clinically important, unusual, or educational cases that contribute to medical understanding and patient care.	Abstract, Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion, References
Case Series	Collections of related clinical cases highlighting shared findings, treatment outcomes, or diagnostic observations.	Abstract, Introduction, Case Descriptions, Discussion, Conclusion, References
Clinical Images	High-quality clinical, pathological, radiological, endoscopic, or operative images demonstrating significant medical findings.	Brief Clinical Description, Image Explanation, Clinical Importance, Figure Legends, References
Clinical Videos	Educational surgical or clinical videos demonstrating procedures, techniques, or diagnostic findings.	Introduction, Video Description, Clinical Relevance, References
Original Research Articles	Clinical, observational, or experimental studies presenting original scientific findings relevant to healthcare and medicine.	Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References
Review Articles	Evidence-based reviews discussing current knowledge, recent advances, or emerging concepts within a medical specialty.	Abstract, Introduction, Main Content, Conclusion, References
Short Communications	Brief reports describing preliminary findings, novel approaches, or concise clinical observations.	Short structured or unstructured format
Letters to the Editor	Academic comments, discussions, or professional opinions related to published work or clinically important subjects.	Brief narrative with references where applicable
Editorials	Expert commentary addressing current scientific, clinical, or healthcare-related topics.	Narrative format
Perspectives / Opinions	Scholarly discussions presenting viewpoints on healthcare practice, clinical trends, or medical education.	Introduction, Main Discussion, Conclusion, References

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise, and professional English. Authors are advised to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, readability, and grammatical correctness prior to submission. Appropriate terminology, formatting, and organization should be maintained throughout the manuscript.

Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12 pt
Double line spacing
One-inch margins on all sides
Continuous page numbering throughout the document

Headings and subheadings should be used appropriately to improve structure, readability, and scientific clarity.

Title Page

The title page should include:

Full manuscript title
Short running title
Full names of all authors
Institutional affiliations
Corresponding author information:
- Email address
- Contact number
- Complete postal address

The manuscript title should be concise, informative, and directly relevant to the study or clinical report.

Abstract and Keywords

An abstract is required for all manuscript types except Letters to the Editor unless otherwise specified.

Abstract Guidelines

Structured abstracts are recommended for Original Research Articles
Unstructured abstracts are acceptable for Case Reports and Review Articles
Recommended maximum length: 250 words

Keywords

Authors should provide 4–8 keywords that accurately reflect the subject, clinical focus, and scientific content of the manuscript.

Structure of Case Reports

Case reports should generally include the following sections:

Introduction
Case Presentation
Discussion
Conclusion
Patient Consent Statement
References

The discussion should clearly explain the clinical significance of the case, relevant diagnostic or therapeutic considerations, and its relevance to current medical knowledge and clinical practice.

Figures and Tables

Figures and tables should support interpretation of the findings and improve understanding of the manuscript.

Figures

Submit images in high-resolution JPEG, PNG, or TIFF format
Each figure should include a clear and descriptive legend
Images should be properly labeled, clinically relevant, and of high quality

Tables

Tables should be editable and clearly formatted
Number tables consecutively according to their appearance in the text
Include concise titles and explanatory notes where appropriate

All patient-identifying information must be removed unless written informed consent has been obtained.

References

References should follow the Vancouver citation style.

Reference Guidelines

References must appear in numerical order according to first citation in the text
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references
Journal abbreviations should follow accepted indexing standards

Example

Smith J, Brown T. Rare clinical presentations in surgery. J Clin Med. 2023;12(4):101–105.

Submission Requirements

Authors should submit the following documents:

Cover Letter
Complete Manuscript File
Figures and Tables
Patient Consent Form (if applicable)
Conflict of Interest Statement
Ethical Approval Documentation (where applicable)

Incomplete submissions may delay editorial review and manuscript processing.

Ethical Standards

Clinical Case Reports and Images International follows internationally accepted principles of ethical publishing and scientific integrity.

Patient Consent

Written informed consent must be obtained before submission of patient-related material, including case reports, clinical photographs, and diagnostic images.

Ethical Approval

Research involving human participants or animals should include approval from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board where applicable.

Confidentiality

Authors are responsible for protecting patient privacy and ensuring that identifying information is not disclosed without explicit written permission.

Plagiarism Policy

Submitted manuscripts must represent original work and should not be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission.

The journal does not accept:

Plagiarism
Duplicate publication
Manipulated images
Fabricated or falsified data
Unethical research practices

All submissions may undergo originality and ethical assessment during editorial review. Manuscripts containing serious ethical concerns may be rejected without further consideration.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo editorial screening followed by peer review by experts with relevant academic or clinical expertise.

The review process generally includes:

Initial editorial evaluation
Independent peer review
Author revision where required
Final editorial decision

Editorial assessment focuses on scientific quality, clarity, originality, ethical compliance, and clinical relevance.

Open Access Policy

All published articles are freely accessible immediately after publication without subscription or access restrictions.

Authors retain copyright of their work, and published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, allowing lawful sharing, distribution, and reuse with appropriate citation.

The journal supports unrestricted access to scientific knowledge to improve visibility, accessibility, educational value, and global scientific communication.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Clinical Case Reports and Images International follows an open-access publishing model to ensure that all published articles are freely and permanently accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

To support editorial management, peer review, production, online hosting, and long-term digital archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable after editorial acceptance.

APC Information

APC Range: USD $2700–$3600
Charges may vary depending on:
- Article type
- Availability of research or institutional funding
- Economic classification of the author’s country

Additional Information

No submission charges are required.
No page charges or hidden publication fees are applied.
APCs are requested only after successful peer review and editorial acceptance.

The journal is committed to maintaining transparency, accessibility, and high publishing standards while supporting the global dissemination of scientific and clinical knowledge.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Manuscript Withdrawal

Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript during the editorial or peer-review process by submitting a formal request to the editorial office. Withdrawal requests made after substantial editorial processing or peer review may be subject to a withdrawal or administrative processing fee.

Authors are encouraged to ensure that all co-authors agree to the submission before initiating the review process.

Refund Policy

Article Processing Charges (APCs) become non-refundable once a manuscript has been accepted for publication. At this stage, editorial handling, peer review management, production, formatting, and publication processes have already been completed or initiated.

No refunds will be issued after:

Editorial acceptance
Online publication
Withdrawal requests submitted after acceptance

The journal maintains a transparent publication process and applies APC policies consistently to support editorial and publishing operations.

Reprints

Electronic reprints of published articles will generally be provided within 10–20 days following publication. Authors may use these reprints for academic, educational, and professional purposes in accordance with the journal’s open-access licensing policy.

Conflict of Interest

All authors should disclose any financial, institutional, academic, or personal relationships that could potentially influence the submitted work.

Transparency regarding competing interests is essential to maintain trust, objectivity, and integrity in scientific communication.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright ownership of their published work while granting the journal permission to publish and distribute the material under an open-access license.

All published content is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.

Final Note

Clinical Case Reports and Images International is committed to supporting responsible medical publishing through ethical editorial practices, rigorous peer review, scientific integrity, and unrestricted dissemination of clinical and medical knowledge. The journal welcomes submissions that demonstrate educational value, clinical relevance, scientific accuracy, and meaningful contribution to healthcare practice and medical literature.