New journals for publishing medical case reports

Area of Science:

• Medical Publishing
• Clinical Case Reports
• Scholarly Communication

Background:

• Case reports are valuable for medical education and knowledge advancement but are seldom published in traditional high-impact journals.
• A significant number of new peer-reviewed journals specializing in case reports have emerged recently.
• These new journals are often open access with high acceptance rates, presenting new publication avenues for clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

• To inform authors about the landscape of new case report journals.
• To highlight the potential benefits and risks associated with publishing in these venues.
• To emphasize the importance of discerning reputable publishers from predatory ones.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the emergence and characteristics of new case report journals.
• Identification of publishing practices within this journal category.
• Assessment of the prevalence of questionable or predatory publishing.

Main Results:

• Approximately 160 new peer-reviewed journals focused on case reports have been established.
• Many of these journals are open access and have high acceptance rates.
• Around 50% of case report journal publishers exhibit predatory or questionable practices.

Conclusions:

• Clinicians and researchers should be aware of the proliferation of case report journals.
• Careful evaluation of journal reputation is crucial to avoid predatory publishers.
• Understanding the publishing landscape enhances the dissemination of valuable clinical insights.