Welcome to the World Journal of Case Reports (WJCR), a leading scholarly platform dedicated to publishing high-quality case reports that contribute significantly to medical knowledge. Indexed in Google Scholar, WJCR focuses on disseminating clinically relevant information across various medical specialties, providing valuable insights into rare diseases, innovative treatments, and diagnostic challenges.
At WJCR, our mission is to advance medical science through the publication of insightful case reports that enhance clinical practice and patient care. We are committed to fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals globally and supporting evidence-based medicine.
To provide a platform for the rapid dissemination of clinically relevant case reports from around the world. To foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals, researchers, and clinicians. To contribute to medical education by showcasing rare or unusual cases, diagnostic challenges, and innovative treatment approaches.
To serve as a valuable resource for medical practitioners, aiding in clinical decision-making and patient care.
- Allergy and Immunology
- Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine
- Blood and Haematology
- Bone and Osteology
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and Research
- Cell Biology
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Critical Care
- Dentistry and Oral Science
- Dermatology and Skin
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- ENT
- Family Medicine
- Food and Nutrition
- Foot and Ankle Research
- Forensic Medicine
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- General and Internal Medicine
- Genomics and Genetics
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Hepatology and Liver Diseases
- Infectious Disease
- Kidney Disorders and Nephrology
- Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Nano Science and Nanotechnology
- Neonatology and Pediatric Case Reports
- Neurology and Neurological Science
- Nursing and Primary Care
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology and Cancer Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
- Pediatrics & Child Health
- Pharmacology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health Research
- Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
- Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
- Rheumatology and Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Stem Cells and Molecular Research
- Surgery and Surgical Techniques
- Toxicology
- Urology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Women and Public Health Care Research
At World Journal of Case Reports (WJCR), we adhere to a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest standards of quality and integrity in the publications we accept.
- Submission: Upon submission, each manuscript is reviewed by the editorial team for basic compliance with journal guidelines.
- Review Assignment: If the manuscript meets the initial criteria, it is then sent to two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.
- Double-Blind Review: To ensure unbiased evaluations, both the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout the review process.
- Review Criteria: Reviewers assess the manuscript based on its originality, scientific validity, relevance to the journal’s scope, clarity, and overall contribution to the field of medical science.
- Outcome: After peer review, the manuscript may be accepted, rejected, or sent back to the authors for revisions. Authors are provided with constructive feedback to improve their submission.
- Final Decision: The editorial board makes the final decision based on reviewer feedback and the quality of the manuscript.
We strive to complete the peer review process within 3-4 weeks to ensure timely publication without compromising on quality.
The World Journal of Case Reports is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publishing. Our publication ethics are aligned with internationally recognized best practices, ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity.
- Originality: Authors must submit original work and must not engage in any form of research misconduct, such as fabrication, falsification, or data manipulation.
- Authorship: All authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, or execution of the work, and all contributors must be properly acknowledged. Only individuals who meet the criteria for authorship should be included as authors.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence their work. This includes funding sources, sponsorships, or affiliations.
- Ethical Approval: Manuscripts involving human participants or animals must have received appropriate ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards. Informed consent must also be obtained from all participants involved in the study.
- Handling of Data: Authors must ensure that all data used in their manuscripts is handled and presented honestly. Any errors in the data should be corrected promptly.
- Corrections and Retractions: If significant errors are discovered after publication, the journal will issue corrections or retractions as necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.
World Journal of Case Reports takes plagiarism very seriously and employs a strict plagiarism detection process to ensure the originality of all submitted manuscripts.
- Plagiarism Check: Every manuscript submitted to WJCR undergoes plagiarism screening using advanced software tools. This includes checks for text overlap, self-plagiarism, and data duplication.
- Original Content: Authors are required to submit original, unpublished work. Any content that is directly copied or paraphrased from other sources without proper citation will be flagged.
- Consequences: If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the process, the manuscript will be rejected, and authors may be banned from submitting future work to the journal. For instances of serious plagiarism, the matter may be reported to the relevant academic or professional authorities.
- Citation Requirements: Authors must ensure that all ideas, data, or content taken from other works are properly cited and referenced. This applies to direct quotes, paraphrased information, and any figures or tables borrowed from other studies.
- Transparency: WJCR maintains a transparent approach to ensure that all manuscripts comply with academic and ethical standards. Authors must be transparent about their sources and research process.
At World Journal of Case Reports, we believe in the power of open access to increase the global reach and impact of scientific research. All articles published in our journal are freely available to everyone, ensuring that valuable medical knowledge can be accessed by researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public worldwide.
- Open Access: Once accepted, your article will be published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This means that anyone can freely access, download, distribute, and reproduce the content, provided they give appropriate credit to the original authors.
- Open Access: Our open-access model eliminates barriers to scientific knowledge by making articles publicly available without subscription fees or paywalls. This ensures that cutting-edge research is accessible to researchers, clinicians, and educators, regardless of their location or institution.
- Copyright Retention: Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant the journal permission to publish it under the open-access license. This allows authors to reuse and redistribute their work while ensuring global visibility.
- Sustainability: To support the open-access model, authors are required to pay a publication fee once their article is accepted. This helps us cover the costs associated with maintaining high-quality editorial and peer-review processes.
Our open-access policy ensures that the research we publish reaches a wide audience, facilitates global collaboration, and advances knowledge in the medical community.