Research Guides: Case Reports -- Writing & Publishing: Where can I publish a case report?

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Remember

Not all journals are reputable.

Before submitting an article to a journal, always Think. Check. Submit. and/or contact a librarian for assistance.

Not all journals included in PubMed are indexed; articles published in those journals may not be easily found in a search (and read by others).

This search shows what English-language journals are currently indexed in PubMed. If you want to find indexed journals in a specific subject area, add the subject to the terms already listed in the search box. Example: currentlyindexed[All Fields] AND english[la] AND pediatrics

Not all journals accept case reports for publication.

Journal websites often include that information in their instructions to authors. Other options are to search Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory or contact a librarian for assistance.

Tools to Use When Deciding Where to Publish

Jane (Journal / Author Name Estimator)
Search for journals that might be interested in publishing your article. "To help identify high-quality journals, JANE now tags journals that are currently indexed in MEDLINE, and open access journals approved by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)."
Journal Citation Reports
Weighs and ranks journals by a number of criteria. Search for a specific journal or browse by subject categories.
Journal Citation Reports Quick Reference Cards
Handout showing how to use JCR including definitions of various metrics and screenshots.
PubMed - published, indexed case reports
Search to find case report writing examples and/or journals that publish case reports. Add a specific topic to the terms listed in the search box if you wish (example: "Case Reports"[Publication Type] AND english[la] AND medline[sb] AND traumatic brain injury)
Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory
Helpful search limits may include::
Refereed / Peer-reviewed (listed under Key Features)
Journal (listed under Serial Types)
Academic / Scholarly (listed under Content Types)
Active (listed under Publication Status)

UND Efforts to Reduce Costs of Open Access Publishing

BMJ Case Reports

BMJ Case Reports

UND SMHS Library Resources pays for a BMJ Case Reports institutional fellowship. This fellowship allows UND-affiliated students, residents, faculty, and staff to publish case reports without having to pay article processing charges. Contact a librarian to receive the UND fellowship code.

You must use the BMJ Case Reports patient consent form.