International Journal Of Medical Case Reports

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International Journal of Medical Case Reports (ISSN- 2455-0574) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal. The journal aims to publish high-quality case reports and case reviews in the field of medicine. All published articles are made available immediately on the journal website from the date of publication.

International Journal of Medical Case Reports (ISSN- 2455-0574) is indexed in various indexing services (Read the details of indexing). The journal is indexed in Index Copernicus, with an Index Copernicus Value (ICV) of 82.51 for 2024, improved from an ICV of 74.57 for 2023. Authors and readers can independently verify this indexing at: https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/search/details?id=43423

The journal does not claim conformity with the criteria of any statutory, regulatory, or licensing bodies, including the National Medical Commission (NMC), India, or similar authorities in GCC countries, such as (as applicable): Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), Saudi Arabia; Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA), UAE; Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health, Qatar; Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB), Oman; National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), Bahrain; and Kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations (KIMS), Kuwait.

The purpose of the journal is dissemination of knowledge. For the initial years, the journal did not charge any Article Processing Charges (APC). However, to ensure sustainability of journal operations, an APC / publication charge is applicable for manuscripts accepted on or after 20 September 2025 (please refer to the Article Processing Fees page for current charges and details). Authors are requested to consider these facts prior to submission.

The journal aims to achieve indexing in additional services such as EMBASE, DOAJ, and SCOPUS; however, at present, the journal is not indexed in these services.

Authors are expected to exercise due diligence when selecting a journal for submission, particularly where institutional or regulatory requirements apply. Case reports are not considered for promotional purposes as per NMC; therefore, authors seeking publications for promotion should consult current NMC criteria and submit case series or original research articles to journals that meet applicable NMC requirements .

Research integrity and responsible use of AI: The journal expects authors to uphold research integrity and submit original scholarly work. At present, AI-text detection tools are not fool proof, and no method can determine with complete certainty in every case whether text was generated by AI. Accordingly, the journal presumes authors will not use AI tools to generate the core manuscript text or scientific content. However, authors may use AI responsibly for supportive functions such as language editing, grammar correction, formatting, and readability improvements, provided that the clinical content, interpretation, conclusions, and accountability remain entirely the authors’ own.

The journal does not solicit submissions from authors. All submissions are voluntary. Authors are advised to verify the journal’s indexing status and suitability for their intended purpose prior to submission. Requests for withdrawal or retraction solely on the basis of indexing expectations may create avoidable administrative burdens. Authors are therefore requested to consider these aspects carefully before submitting manuscripts.