The Archives of Case Reports (ACR) welcomes high-quality submissions related to all fields of clinical medicine. The journal seeks to publish detailed case reports that contribute to the understanding of rare or novel medical conditions, treatment protocols, and clinical interventions. Below are the guidelines for authors wishing to submit their work for publication.

Types of Articles

We accept the following types of manuscripts:

• Case Reports: Detailed descriptions of a clinical case or series of cases that contribute valuable information to the medical community.
• Literature Reviews: In-depth analysis and synthesis of existing research on a particular clinical or medical issue.
• Clinical Images: Unique or rare images that offer insight into specific clinical findings.

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted through our online submission system. Before submitting, please ensure that your manuscript adheres to the following guidelines:

• Manuscript Format: Submissions should be made in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). PDF submissions are not accepted.
• Page Layout: The manuscript should be formatted with 1-inch margins on all sides, 12-point font size (Times New Roman), and double-spaced text.
• Title Page: Include a title page with the article’s title, names and affiliations of all authors, corresponding author details, and any conflicts of interest.
• Abstract: Provide an abstract of no more than 250 words, summarizing the clinical case, treatment, and outcomes.
• Keywords: Include 3-6 keywords to improve discoverability of the manuscript.
• Figures and Tables: Figures should be in high resolution (300 DPI). Tables should be formatted and numbered sequentially. Ensure that all figures and tables are referenced in the text.

Ethical Considerations

For studies involving human participants or animals, ethical approval must be obtained from the relevant institutional review board or ethics committee. Authors must provide a statement of ethical approval, and if applicable, provide a statement of informed consent for patient involvement in case reports.

The journal adheres to strict ethical guidelines, including the prohibition of plagiarism, duplicate publication, and fabrication of data. Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced software, and any violations will lead to rejection.

References (NLM Style)

References should be formatted according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) style. Ensure that references are cited sequentially in the text, with numbered citations corresponding to the reference list at the end of the manuscript. The reference list should follow the format below:

• Journal Article: Author(s). Title of article. Journal Name. Year; Volume(Issue): Page range. DOI if available.
• Book: Author(s). Title of Book. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher; Year.
• Online Sources: Author(s). Title of webpage/document. Available from: URL. Accessed on: Date.

Example References in NLM Style:

• 1. Jones J, Smith K, Roberts L. An unusual case of arrhythmia in a young patient. Arch Case Rep. 2021;12(3):45-49. doi: 10.1234/acr.2021.012345.
• 2. Thompson A. Case report: Successful treatment of an uncommon allergic reaction. In: Miller D, editor. Clinical Case Reports: Advances in Medicine. 2nd ed. London: Medical Press; 2020. p. 231-234.
• 3. World Health Organization. Global health case studies. Available from: https://www.who.int/case-studies. Accessed on: 2021 May 5.

Peer Review Process

All submissions to the Archives of Case Reports undergo a double-blind peer-review process. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Each submission will be reviewed by two or more independent experts in the relevant field, and authors will receive the decision following the review.

Accepted manuscripts will be published after necessary revisions, which authors must address according to reviewer feedback. Manuscripts may be accepted, rejected, or returned for revision depending on the quality and relevance of the study.

Manuscript Withdrawal

Authors may withdraw their manuscript before it undergoes the peer-review process. Once the peer-review process has begun, withdrawal requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Authors may not withdraw their manuscript once it has been accepted for publication, except under exceptional circumstances.

For any questions or additional information regarding the submission guidelines, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].