The Brazilian Journal of Case Reports (BJCR) (ISSN 2763-583X) is an open-access journal, meaning that all content is freely available to readers without charge or subscription barriers. The journal follows the principles of the UNESCO Open Science Recommendation (2021), ensuring unrestricted access to scientific knowledge and promoting transparency, inclusivity, and equity in research dissemination. BJCR is currently under evaluation for inclusion in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), reaffirming its commitment to high-quality open-access publishing and global knowledge sharing.

Open Citations and I4OC Compliance

The BJCR is fully compliant with the Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC), reinforcing its commitment to open science and unrestricted knowledge dissemination. BJCR ensures that all article references and citation metadata are openly available through CrossRef Open Citations, allowing researchers, libraries, and indexing services to freely access and analyze citation data. This transparency enhances the discoverability of published research and promotes a more interconnected scientific community.

By adhering to I4OC standards, BJCR supports:

• Increased visibility and accessibility of scholarly citations.
• Interoperability with academic databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science.
• Improved citation tracking and research impact analysis.
• Greater transparency in academic publishing.

For more details on I4OC and open citations, visit https://i4oc.org/.

License and Copyright

All articles published in BJCR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author, as long as proper credit is given to the original work.

Author Rights

Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights to their work without restrictions. By submitting to BJCR, authors agree to publish their articles under the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring maximum dissemination and reuse of their research.

No Fees for Access

BJCR does not charge readers any fees for accessing its content. The journal does not impose paywalls, subscriptions, or registration requirements, making all articles permanently available to the public.

Archiving and Preservation

To ensure the long-term preservation of published content, BJCR follows digital archiving policies and is indexed in reliable repositories. The journal supports LOCKSS, as well as other recognized archiving systems, to guarantee continuous availability of its content.

Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are encouraged to deposit both preprints and postprints of their manuscripts in institutional or subject-based repositories (ex. Diadorim), personal websites, or other open-access platforms immediately upon publication, without any embargo period.

Why Open Access?

BJCR is committed to the principles of open science and believes that unrestricted access to case reports benefits both researchers and healthcare professionals, enhancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. For more details on our open-access policy, please visit the Creative Commons website or contact the editorial office at bjcasereports@gmail.com or Whats App (+55 85 3038-4127) before submitting the manuscript.