Call for Submissions: ASIDE Case Reports Journal

Call for Submissions: ASIDE Case Reports Journal

ASIDE Case Reports — Call for Submissions

Peer-reviewed, open access case reports and case series across all clinical specialties. No APC. Consent required. Fast editorial triage.

No Article Processing Charge (APC)

Publish your case without submission or publication fees.

Case-Focused Editorial Review

Clinical relevance, novelty, and educational value prioritized.

Fast Triage (48–72h)

We quickly confirm scope, consent, and completeness.

Have the patient consent and de-identified images ready — this speeds up review.

Why Publish in ASIDE Case Reports?

No APC, Open Access

Immediate OA publication with Crossref DOI. Share with colleagues, trainees, and on social media.

Clinical & Educational Value

We especially welcome well-documented, well-imaged, and well-reasoned cases.

COPE-Aligned Ethics

Patient privacy, consent documentation, and image handling per ICMJE/COPE recommendations.

Scope: All Specialties

Endocrinology, GI/hepatology, cardiology, oncology, neurology, nephrology, pulmonology, surgery, radiology, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dermatology, EM, pathology, internal medicine.

What We Accept

  • Case Reports: unusual presentation, rare complication, diagnostic challenge, management dilemma.
  • Case Series: short series with clear inclusion criteria and outcomes.
  • Clinical Images / Radiology-Pathology Correlation: high-quality images, brief discussion.
  • Brief Case Communications: short, focused reports (ideal for trainees, first-time authors).

Tip: follow the CARE case report checklist when preparing your manuscript.

Editorial Timeline (Indicative)

Stage What to Expect Typical Timeframe
Triage Scope, consent, de-identification check 48–72 hours
Peer Review 2 clinical reviewers for relevance and education ~1–3 weeks
Decision Accept / Minor / Major revision Shortly after reviews
Online publication Post-accept copyediting and DOI deposit ~1–2 weeks

Timelines may vary by case complexity and reviewer availability.

Consent & Ethics Requirements

To protect patients, we require:

  • Written patient consent for any potentially identifiable case / image.
  • Removal or masking of names, dates, hospital numbers, and facial features where appropriate.
  • A consent/ethics statement inside the manuscript.
  • Adherence to COPE/ICMJE guidance on case reports.

Submissions without consent may be returned before review.

FAQs

Do you charge APCs or submission fees?
No. We do not currently charge APCs.

Which specialties do you accept?
All major clinical specialties, including rare / interdisciplinary cases.

Can residents or students submit?
Yes — ensure a supervising/attending author is included and that consent is available.

How do I track my submission?
Create an author account in OJS and you can message the editorial office there.

Ready to Submit Your Case?

Upload your manuscript and confirm consent in the submission wizard.

Questions? Email [email protected] and mention “ASIDE Case Reports.”