Call for Papers
Share your clinical discoveries with the global medical community through JCCI.
The Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Images (JCCI) invites clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals worldwide to submit original case reports, clinical images, and diagnostic insights that advance medical knowledge and improve patient care.
Clinical case reports are the foundation of evidence-based medicine. They document rare presentations, unexpected treatment responses, and novel diagnostic approaches that cannot be captured in large-scale clinical trials. JCCI provides a rigorous yet accessible platform for sharing these invaluable clinical insights.
Rigorous Peer Review
Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review by specialists in the relevant clinical domain, ensuring scientific validity and educational value. Our reviewers provide constructive feedback designed to strengthen your manuscript.
Immediate Global Impact
Open access publication means your case report is immediately available to clinicians, researchers, and students worldwide. No paywalls, no embargos - just immediate dissemination of clinical knowledge.
High-Quality Image Publication
JCCI specializes in publishing clinical images, radiological findings, histopathological slides, and procedural photographs with exceptional reproduction quality. Showcase your diagnostic findings with clarity.
Permanent Citation
Every article receives a unique DOI registered with CrossRef, ensuring your work is permanently citable and discoverable through major bibliographic databases and search engines.
JCCI welcomes submissions across the following categories. Each category has specific formatting requirements detailed in our Instructions for Authors.
Case Reports
Detailed presentations of individual patient cases that illustrate new or unusual clinical findings, treatment approaches, or diagnostic challenges. Manuscripts should include comprehensive clinical history, investigations, treatment, and follow-up.
Clinical Images
High-quality clinical photographs, radiological images, or pathology slides accompanied by concise educational commentary. Images should be of exceptional quality and demonstrate clinically significant findings.
Case Series
Collections of related cases that together provide insights into disease patterns, treatment outcomes, or clinical phenomena. Series should include at least three cases with consistent methodology and analysis.
Technical Notes
Brief reports describing innovative surgical techniques, diagnostic procedures, or clinical interventions. Focus on practical applicability and reproducibility by other clinicians.
JCCI publishes case reports across all medical and surgical specialties. We particularly encourage submissions in areas where case-based evidence is critical for clinical education and practice:
- Internal Medicine: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology
- Surgical Specialties: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery
- Diagnostic Disciplines: Radiology, Pathology, Laboratory Medicine
- Emergency and Critical Care: Trauma, Toxicology, Intensive Care Medicine
- Pediatrics and Obstetrics: Neonatal Care, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Subspecialties
- Oncology: Solid Tumors, Hematological Malignancies, Rare Cancers
- Infectious Diseases: Emerging Pathogens, Tropical Medicine, Antimicrobial Resistance
- Dermatology: Skin Manifestations, Dermatopathology, Clinical Photographs
★ Special Call: Rare Disease Case Reports
JCCI is actively seeking case reports documenting rare and orphan diseases. Clinicians managing patients with uncommon conditions are encouraged to share their experiences to build the global knowledge base for these underserved patient populations.
Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript adheres to our formatting requirements. Key points include:
- Abstract limited to 250 words with structured headings (Background, Case Presentation, Conclusions)
- Main text typically 1,500-3,000 words for case reports
- High-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI) in TIFF, JPEG, or PNG format
- References formatted according to Vancouver style
- Patient consent documentation for identifiable clinical images
- CARE checklist completion for case reports
For complete guidelines, please review our Instructions for Authors.
JCCI operates on an open access model supported by Article Processing Charges (APC). We offer competitive rates and waiver programs for researchers from low-income countries. Membership discounts of up to 45% are available. For detailed pricing, visit our APC page.
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