Data Archiving & Permissions
Ensuring transparency and reproducibility in clinical case reporting.
Promoting Clinical Transparency
JCCI encourages authors to share supporting data and materials to enhance the value and verifiability of published case reports.
Transparency in clinical reporting is essential for building trust in medical literature. JCCI supports FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) for data management while recognizing the unique privacy considerations in case-based medicine.
All empirical manuscripts must include a Data Availability Statement (DAS). Example statements:
- "All data relevant to this case are included in this published article."
- "De-identified data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request."
- "Data cannot be shared due to patient confidentiality requirements."
JCCI welcomes supplementary materials to enhance published case reports:
- Additional clinical images and radiological series
- Video content (surgical procedures, clinical examinations)
- Extended laboratory data tables
- Treatment protocols and follow-up timelines
Protecting patient confidentiality is paramount. Authors must ensure:
Consent
Written informed consent must be obtained for publication of clinical details and images. For deceased patients, consent from next-of-kin is required.
De-identification
Remove all patient identifiers from images. Blur or crop facial features unless explicit consent for identification is obtained.
If your manuscript includes material previously published elsewhere (figures, tables, or extensive quotations), you must:
- Obtain written permission from the original copyright holder
- Provide permission documentation during submission
- Include appropriate attribution in figure legends
Questions About Data Sharing?
Contact our editorial office for guidance on data availability and permissions.
Journal of Clinical Case Reports
