Open Access Statement

Advancing Global Medical Knowledge through Open Access

The Archives of Case Reports (ACR) is committed to providing immediate, unrestricted access to high-quality case reports that contribute to clinical advancements and medical education. We believe that medical knowledge should be freely available to researchers, healthcare professionals, and the global scientific community, ensuring that critical insights are shared without financial or legal barriers.

All articles published in ACR are available under an open-access model, eliminating paywalls and subscription fees while promoting the free exchange of scientific discoveries.

Open Access and Creative Commons Licensing

ACR follows the principles of Creative Commons licensing to encourage the ethical use of medical case studies. All published content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing:

  • Unrestricted access: Readers can freely view, download, and distribute case reports.
  • Academic and clinical reuse: Content can be used for teaching, research, and clinical reference with proper attribution.
  • Author rights protection: Authors retain copyright while enabling broad dissemination.

Benefits of Open Access Publishing

Publishing under an open-access model enhances the impact and reach of medical case reports. Benefits include:

  • Wider Readership: Case reports are accessible to healthcare professionals, researchers, and students worldwide.
  • Enhanced Citation Rates: Open-access articles receive more visibility and citations.
  • Improved Clinical Decision-Making: Physicians and specialists can quickly access case-based evidence.
  • Accelerated Knowledge Translation: Immediate access to clinical findings aids in medical education and patient care.

Article Processing Charges and Funding Support

To sustain high-quality open-access publishing, ACR applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted case reports. This fee supports editorial review, manuscript processing, and digital archiving. However, we are committed to accessibility and provide:

  • APC Waivers and Discounts: Available for authors from developing regions or those with limited funding.
  • Institutional and Grant-Based Support: Many universities and research funders assist in APC payments.
  • Transparent Pricing: ACR ensures fair and clear fee structures.

Indexing and Long-Term Digital Preservation

ACR ensures that all published case reports remain permanently accessible through indexing in reputable databases. Our partnerships include:

Join the Open Science Movement

By choosing ACR, authors contribute to the global exchange of medical case reports. We encourage healthcare professionals and researchers to publish their unique cases through our open-access platform to maximize knowledge sharing.

Empowering medical discoveries through unrestricted access—open, free, and globally available!

For more details, visit our journal website or contact us at [email protected].