BMJ CASE REPORTS
BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP Β· GB Β· Est. 1898
β Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) β Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.
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Aims & Scope
BMJ Case Reports publishes clinical case reports, global health case reports and images. All BMJ Case Reports should have two key elements: 1) Substantial novel learning value We publish both common and rare cases as long as there is something new to learn from these and clinical information is presented in a manner that optimises learning. It is essential that the clinical evidence is presented in full and supports the conclusions and learning points made. Information should be presented in a manner that maximises learning value with: flowcharts that show clinical course time lines illustrative diagrams that facilitate the interpretation of clinical images graphs of results management algorithms referenced guidelines 2) Be patient-centred We suggest that you write about a patient who is currently under your care β someone who can be a part of the writing process and is available for you to double check details, clarify parts of the clinical story, follow up easily in person or online, and able to offer you their individual perspective of their experience of illness and treatment. We do not publish case reports that: assess the efficacy or effectiveness of new interventions, new drugs, unlicensed substances, or lifestyle changes describe drug efficacy, drug interactions or adverse drug effects in patients enrolled in ongoing clinical trials describe single-instance, off-label or experimental use of an existing drug or a combination of drugs used for a new clinical indication or the results of phase 2 clinical trials have been previously submitted to a preprint server as there are patient confidentiality concerns include more than three cases (case series).
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Frequently asked questions about BMJ CASE REPORTS
Is BMJ CASE REPORTS a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for BMJ CASE REPORTS: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 74/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of BMJ CASE REPORTS?
BMJ CASE REPORTS is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal β including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles β receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.49.
Is BMJ CASE REPORTS indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
BMJ CASE REPORTS is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of BMJ CASE REPORTS?
BMJ Case Reports publishes clinical case reports, global health case reports and images. All BMJ Case Reports should have two key elements: 1) Substantial novel learning value We publish both common and rare cases as long as there is something new to learn from these and clinical information is presented in a manner that optimises learning. It is essential that the clinical evidence is presented in full and supports the conclusions and learning points made. Information should be presented in a manner that maximises learning value with: flowcharts that show clinical course time lines illustrati
What is the acceptance rate of BMJ CASE REPORTS?
BMJ CASE REPORTS lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 39%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic β treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.
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