ISSN: Under Process | Chief Editor: Dr. Nikolaos A. Chrysanthakopoulos
View Editorial BoardThe RPC Journal of Case Reports is an international, peer reviewed, open access journal committed to advancing clinical knowledge through the publication of high quality, evidence-based case reports across all areas of medicine, surgery, and allied health sciences. The journal provides a dedicated platform for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to share unique and educational clinical experiences that contribute to improved patient care and scientific understanding.
Case reports play a critical role in medical literature by documenting rare diseases, unusual clinical presentations, novel diagnostic approaches, unexpected treatment outcomes, and emerging complications. The journal recognizes the importance of these observations in identifying new trends, generating hypotheses, and supporting translational research. By publishing well-structured and clinically relevant case reports, the journal bridges the gap between research and real-world clinical practice.
The journal prioritizes scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and educational value, ensuring that each published article provides meaningful insights for practitioners, educators, and researchers. Submissions are carefully evaluated for originality, clarity, ethical compliance, and contribution to existing knowledge. Emphasis is placed on cases that enhance clinical decision-making, highlight diagnostic challenges, or introduce innovative therapeutic strategies.
As an open access journal, all published articles are made freely and permanently accessible to a global audience without subscription barriers. This ensures maximum visibility, accessibility, and dissemination of knowledge, particularly benefiting researchers and clinicians in low and middle income countries. The journal supports the principles of equitable knowledge sharing and global collaboration.
The Journal of Case Reports is supported by an experienced editorial board comprising leading clinicians, academicians, and researchers from diverse specialties worldwide. The editorial team is committed to maintaining a transparent, efficient, and fair publication process, ensuring timely peer review and high editorial standards.
Aims & Scope
The journal aims to: Publish original and high impact case reports that provide new insights into clinical practice, highlight rare diseases, unusual presentations, and novel therapeutic approaches, encourage reporting of diagnostic challenges and clinical problem-solving, Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across medical and healthcare fields.
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Editorial Policy
The Journal of Case Reports follows a transparent, ethical, and rigorous editorial policy to maintain high academic standards:
The editorial board comprises experienced researchers and clinicians committed to maintaining the integrity and quality of the journal.
Peer Review Process
The journal follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial evaluation:
Initial Screening (Manuscript is checked for scope, formatting, plagiarism, and ethical compliance.)
Editorial Assessment (Assigned to an editor with relevant expertise.)
Peer Review (Sent to at least 2 independent expert reviewers.)
Reviewers evaluate: (Clinical significance, Scientific accuracy, Novelty and contribution, Ethical compliance)
Decision Making: Based on reviewer comments: (Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject.)
Final Acceptance & Publication: (Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, proofreading, and formatting, Published online with DOI and indexing support.)
Average review timeline: 7–14 days (fast-track option available)
Publication Ethics
The journal strictly adheres to international ethical standards including guidelines from:
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The journal is committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and ethical publishing practices at all stages.
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