The Brazilian Journal of Case Reports (BJCR) (ISSN 2763-583X) is an international, open access, quarterly publication with continuous editorial and publication flow, and double blind peer-reviewed publication featuring original contributions of interest to human and animal health researchers. It is expressly forbidden to submit articles in the BJCR simultaneously submitted to other journals.
Scope (but not limited to these items):
- Rare clinical findings;
- Clinical images (ie. X-ray, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound);
- Clinical Laboratory findings (ie. blood analysis, and histopathology);
- Pathology diagnosis;
- Surgery procedures;
- Clinical Experimental researches;
- Experiences reports in health or biological science;
- Experimental reports in health or biological science;
- New ideias about new scientific researchs;
- Health Education.
Types of Articles
BJCR will consider for publication the following articles:
- Clinical Case Reports;
- Clinical Imagens Reports;
- Letter to editor (Correspondence or Comments).
BJCR follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines which require and recommend registration of clinical trials in a public trials registry at or before the time of first patient enrollment as a condition of consideration for publication.
BJCR accepts submissions that have previously been made available as preprints provided that they have not undergone peer review. A preprint is a draft version of a paper made available online before submission to a journal.
Manuscript Submission
Submission of a manuscript to BJCR necessarily implies that:
- the work described has not been published before or that it is not under consideration for publication in any other journal.;
- that its publication has been approved by all co-authors.
The PCAA publisher will not be held legally responsible should there be any claims for compensation.
Online Submission
Please follow the hyperlink “Submit manuscript” and upload all of your manuscript files following the instructions given on the screen. All identification data of the authors and their affiliations should not be sent in the final manuscript in order to keep the evaluation process blind. All authors' metadata such as full name, affiliations, corresponding author, and descriptions must be filled out in the registration of each author, individually.
ORCID iD Requirement: To enhance the integrity and dissemination of your research, we now require the ORCID iDs for all authors at the time of manuscript submission.
Steps to Follow:
1. Ensure ORCID Registration: Before submission, all contributing authors must register for an ORCID iD if they have not done so already.
2. Include ORCID iDs: In the submission form, input the ORCID iDs for each author.
3. Verification: Our system will verify the ORCID iDs for authenticity and proper linking to the authors’ profiles.
Please Note: Submissions without complete ORCID iDs for all authors will not be processed. This step is crucial for the accuracy and recognition of your scholarly work.
Language: English is the official language of BJCR. However, we will also receive articles in Portuguese.
Authorship: BJCR follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines which state that, in order to qualify for authorship of a manuscript, the following criteria should be observed:
- Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work; AND
- Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content; AND
- Final approval of the version to be published; AND
- Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Those who contributed to the work but do not qualify for authorship should be listed in the acknowledgments section. Authors are responsible for defining the roles of each author in the development of the manuscript.
Research and publication ethics
All information regarding conducts regarding the ethical aspects of research related to human or animals studies are described in exclusive sessions on the BJCR platform.
Text Formatting
All manuscripts should be submitted in Word. There is no standard manuscript submission format. If the article is accepted, the manuscript will be formatted by the copy editing department of the BJCR. Authors must comply with the following guidelines:
- Use a 12-point Palatino font for text.
- Use italics for emphasis.
- Use the automatic page numbering function to number the pages.
- Do not use field functions.
- Use tab stops or other commands for indents, not the space bar.
- Use the table function, not spreadsheets, to make tables.
- Save your file in doc. format (Word 2010 or higher).
According to the respective article template for each section, these sections should appear in all manuscript types: Title, Author list and affiliations, Corresponding author information, Research Ethics Committee Aproval (if necessary), Abstract (Not structured in sections; maximun of 200 words), and Key-words. We recommend the use of Health Sciences descriptors (DeCS - https://decs.bvsalud.org/) for keyword selection
Key-words: Maximum of 5 keywords (separated by semicolons) based on MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) from the National Library of Medicine.
All figures and tables must be included in the main manuscript.
Tables: All tables are to be numbered using Arabic numerals and should always be cited in text in consecutive numerical order. For each table, please supply a table caption (title) explaining the components of the table.
Figures: All figures should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi and must be inserted in the body of the text (in the template file).
References: Reference citations in the text should be identified by numbers in square brackets (ie. [1]). The list of references should only include works that are cited in the text and that have been published or accepted for publication. The entries in the list should be numbered consecutively. If available, please always include DOIs as full DOI links in your reference list. All references must be inserted in the list in NLM format.
Authors must follow the following reference styles for their manuscript (do not use "et al."):
Journal article (without DOI): Costa MB, Farias IR, da Silva Monte C, Filho LIPF, de Paula Borges D, de Oliveira RTG, Ribeiro-Junior HL, Magalhães SMM, Pinheiro RF. Chromosomal abnormalities and dysregulated DNA repair gene expression in farmers exposed to pesticides. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2021 Feb;82:103564.
Journal article (with DOI): de Oliveira RTG, Cordeiro JVA, Vitoriano BF, de Lima Melo MM, Sampaio LR, de Paula Borges D, Magalhães SMM, Pinheiro RF. ERVs-TLR3-IRF axis is linked to myelodysplastic syndrome pathogenesis. Med Oncol. 2021 Feb 17;38(3):27. doi: 10.1007/s12032-021-01466-1.
Acknowledgments: Acknowledgments of people, grants, funds, etc. should be placed in a separate section after the references section.
Conflict of interest: Any conflict of interest should be placed in a separate section after the acknowledgments section. As criteria for conflict of interest, we used the concept reported by The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, which reinforces that Authors should avoid entering into agreements with study sponsors, both for-profit and non-profit, that interfere with authors’ access to all of the study’s data or that interfere with their ability to analyze and interpret the data and to prepare and publish manuscripts independently when and where they choose. Thus, all authors must disclose all relationships or interests that could inappropriately influence or bias their work.
Funding: All sources of funding of the study should be disclosed in a separate section after the conflict of interest section.
Plagiarism is expressly prohibited in BJCR submissions. Plagiarism includes copying text, ideas, images, or data from another source, even from your own publications, without giving any credit to the original source. BJCR reserves the right to hire a plagiarism check service if it identifies textual or data abnormalities in the manuscript submission.
The BJCR recommends the use of statements, checklists and flowcharts for awareness of authors in relation to the development of your study (e.g., CARE, CONSORT, STARD, STREGA, PRISMA, SQUIRE, COREQ, ENTREQ, CHEERS, and SAMPL).
More structural details of each article type are described in the sections below (last modified January 2022).
Articles types
Editorials
Editorials are usually published by Editor-in-Chef.
Clinical Case Reports
Clinical Case Reports in Brazilian Journal of Case Reports provide a platform for the comprehensive and informative presentation of unique or noteworthy medical cases. We strongly recommend that all Clinical Case Reports be accompanied by a review of the literature related to the case focus of the study. This literature review enhances the context and understanding of the reported case.
Submission Guidelines:
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Structure: Clinical Case Reports should adhere to the following format:
- Abstract: A concise abstract with a maximum of 200 words, summarizing the key aspects of the case and its relevance.
- Introduction: Provide an introduction with a brief literature review that highlights existing knowledge, similar cases, or relevant research in the field. Emphasize the gap or uniqueness that your case report addresses.
- Case Report Description: Present a comprehensive description of the clinical case, including patient history, clinical findings, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and outcomes.
- Discussion and Conclusion: Analyze and discuss the case's significance, clinical implications, and lessons learned. Conclude by summarizing the key takeaways.
- References: List all sources cited in your case report and literature review using a standardized citation style (e.g., NLM).
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Word Limit: Clinical Case Reports should not exceed 1,500 words. However, if the report is accompanied by a literature review, the combined word limit is extended to 3,000 words.
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Tables, Figures, and References: There are no strict limits on the number of tables, figures, or references. Authors are encouraged to use these elements judiciously to enhance the clarity and relevance of their case reports.
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Author Limits: There are no restrictions on the number of authors for Clinical Case Reports.
Literature Review:
- We strongly encourage authors to provide a review of the literature related to the case focus. This literature review should offer insights into the broader context, existing research, and relevant studies related to the reported case.
By adhering to these updated guidelines, you can effectively contribute to the presentation and understanding of Clinical Case Reports within your field of interest, enriching the discourse with comprehensive literature reviews when applicable.
Clinical Images
The Clinical Images section in Brazilian Journal of Case Reports is dedicated to showcasing compelling and informative clinical images that relate to various fields of human and/or animal health. The primary aim of Clinical Images is to vividly describe and elucidate the distinctive characteristics inherent to the Clinical Images presented in the manuscript.
Submission Guidelines:
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Focus: Clinical Images should exclusively focus on the characteristics of the clinical image(s) presented in the manuscript. The primary objective is to provide a clear and informative visual representation of a relevant clinical scenario.
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Structure: Clinical Images should not be structured into sections. The emphasis is on the image itself and its associated description.
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Word Limit: Clinical Images should not exceed 500 words. The concise text should provide context and essential information related to the image.
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Figures and Tables: Each Clinical Images article may include one figure that vividly portrays the clinical scenario. Tables are not allowed in this article type.
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References: A maximum of 5 references can be included in a Clinical Images article. These references should provide background information and context for the clinical scenario.
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Author Limits: There are no restrictions on the number of authors for Clinical Images articles.
Review and Evaluation:
- Clinical Image submissions will be reviewed for relevance, clarity, and the effectiveness of the image in conveying important clinical information.
Image Quality:
- Ensure that the clinical image submitted is of high quality, with adequate resolution and clarity.
Ethical Considerations:
- Authors should adhere to ethical standards and patient privacy regulations when submitting Clinical Images. Patient consent may be required in certain cases.
Captions:
- Each Clinical Images should include a descriptive caption that succinctly explains the clinical scenario or relevant details.
By adhering to these updated guidelines, you can effectively contribute to the dissemination of important clinical information through vivid and informative images, enhancing the understanding of various health-related scenarios within the medical and veterinary fields.
Commentary
Commentary, which present original results, are welcomed and should be submitted electronically as conventional manuscripts via the Brazilian Journal of Case Reports website.
Commentary are not structured and do not require an abstract.
Commentary should not exceed 500 words and should not include tables or figures.
There is no limit on the number of authors for Comments. A maximum of 5 references can be used in this type of article.
Commentary will be evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief, without peer review.
Comments are subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC).
Letters to Editor
Letters to Editor, in response to articles published in Brazilian Journal of Case Reports in the last or penultimate edition, are welcomed and should be submitted electronically as conventional manuscript via the journal’s website.
Letters to Editor are not structured and must start with "Dear Editor" or "Sir.".
Letters to Editor should not exceed 500 words, and should not have tables or figures.
Letters to Editor allows the inclusion of up to 2 authors. A maximum of 5 references can be used in this type of article.
Letters to Editor will be evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief, they will not be evaluated by peer reviewer, and shown to the authors of the original article, when appropriate.
Letters to Editor do not have an Article Processing Charge.
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