The Case Reports and Case Series in Cardiology Journal accepts submissions that present new discoveries and innovative developments in cardiovascular medicine, cardiovascular therapeutics, and related fields. Contributions may be submitted in the form of original articles, review articles, case reports, short communications, mini reviews, commentaries, perspectives, opinions, editorials, editor’s notes, and image-based articles.
This is an open-access journal, meaning all published articles are freely available online without subscription or access barriers to researchers worldwide.
Overview of the Peer Review Process
1. Submission of Manuscript
Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions must comply with the journal’s formatting, structural, and ethical guidelines.
2. Initial Editorial Assessment
The editorial team conducts a preliminary review to assess the manuscript’s suitability. This includes evaluating the originality, relevance, adherence to guidelines, and overall quality. Manuscripts that do not meet basic criteria or fall outside the scope of the journal may be rejected without external peer review.
3. Selection of Reviewers
If the manuscript passes the initial assessment, it is assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected to ensure there are no conflicts of interest with the authors.
4. Peer Review
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:
Scientific validity and methodology
Novelty and significance of findings
Clarity and organization
Compliance with ethical standards
They provide constructive, unbiased feedback and recommendations for improvement.
5. Editorial Decision
After reviewing the reviewers' comments, the editorial team decides on one of the following outcomes:
Accept – The manuscript is accepted with no or minor revisions
Revise and Resubmit – Revisions are requested before further consideration
Reject – The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal
6. Revisions
When revisions are requested, authors are provided a specific deadline to address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit their manuscript. Revised manuscripts may undergo further peer review, either by the original reviewers or new experts, depending on the extent of changes.
7. Final Decision
The editorial team reviews the final version of the manuscript. If it meets all journal standards, it is accepted for publication.
8. Publication
Accepted articles are processed and published online as open access, ensuring maximum visibility and accessibility. Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for referencing and indexing.
Commitment to Transparency and Integrity
The Case Reports and Case Series in Cardiology Journal is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the peer review process. The journal adheres to best practices in scholarly publishing, including the guidelines set by:
The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
The World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
We aim to foster a rigorous and fair peer review environment where all manuscripts are evaluated on their scientific merit, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of cardiology.
Online Submission
Authors are requested to submit their manuscript by using Online Manuscript Submission Portal: https://www.casereportsincardiology.org/submit.html (or) also invited to submit through the Journal E-mail Id: editor@casereportsincardiology.org.