Author Guidelines
Mega Journal of Case Reports™ (MJCR, ISSN: 2995-8458)
Submission Guidelines
MJCR is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality case reports, research articles, reviews, and clinical images across all medical disciplines.
Submission Email: submission@megajournalsofcasereports.com
Requirements:
- Manuscripts must be in English.
- Submit all content—including abstract, main text, references, figures, tables, and supplementary materials—as a single Word or PDF file.
- Follow formatting guidelines in the Manuscript Preparation section.
Author Responsibilities:
- Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Compliance with copyright regulations is mandatory.
- Plagiarism and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.
Terms of Submission:
- Authors agree to the journal’s policies by submitting.
- Accepted manuscripts will be made freely available online for non-commercial use.
Peer-Review Process
MJCR follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published work.
Steps:
- Submission Check: Initial assessment for formatting and scope.
- Reviewer Assignment: Sent to at least three independent experts.
- Review: Evaluated for originality, significance, methodology, and ethics.
- Editorial Decision: Accept, request revisions, or reject.
- Revisions: Authors address reviewer comments.
- Publication: Accepted manuscripts are published online.
Article Types & Word Counts
MJCR welcomes submissions including but not limited to:
| Article Type | Recommended Length | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research | 2,500–3,500 words | Novel findings from clinical, translational, or basic science studies. Include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and ethical approval. |
| Review Articles | 3,000–4,000 words | Comprehensive synthesis of literature, trends, controversies, and gaps in knowledge. |
| Case Reports / Series / Blogs / Video Reports | 1,000–2,500 words | Rare or unusual cases, novel diagnostics or therapies, with patient consent. |
| Clinical Images | 250–750 words | High-quality images with brief discussion; patient confidentiality must be maintained. |
| Editorials | 900–1,300 words | Invited opinion pieces on medical, research, or healthcare topics. |
| Letters to the Editor | 300–500 words | Short, focused commentary or observations on published work. |
Manuscript Formatting
Page Setup:
- Size: 8.5 × 11 inches, 1-inch margins.
- Font: Times New Roman, 10pt (body), single-spaced, justified.
- No headers or footers.
Title Page:
- Title: 15pt, Bold, Centered, Title Case
- Authors: 11pt, Bold, Justified
- Affiliations: 10pt, Normal, Title Case
- Corresponding Author: Highlighted with asterisk (*), include contact details.
Abstract:
- 150–250 words, structured or unstructured
- Free of formulae, acronyms, and references
Keywords:
- 3–6 keywords, separated by semicolons, sentence case
Headings:
- Main: 11pt, Bold, Left-aligned
- Subheadings: 10pt, Bold, Left-aligned
- Sub-sub headings: 10pt, Bold + Italic, justified, followed by colon
Figures & Tables:
- Figures: TIFF (preferred), JPEG acceptable, 300 dpi
- Legends: Sentence case, end with period
- Cite figures/tables in ascending order (Figure 1, Table 2, etc.)
References:
- Vancouver style, numbered in order of appearance
- Sentence case for titles, italicize scientific names
- Example: Halpern SD, Ubel PA, Caplan AL. Solid-organ transplantation in HIV-infected patients. N Engl J Med. 2002;347(4):284-7.
Plagiarism Policy
- MJCR has zero tolerance for plagiarism or duplicate publication.
- Manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening prior to peer review.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring originality and proper citation.
- Violations may result in rejection, retraction, or institutional notification.
Publication Charges (APC)
- MJCR follows an open-access model, making all content freely available.
- Author-funded fees: USD 2,700–4,200 depending on article type.
- Covers editorial management, peer review, typesetting, hosting, and archiving.
- Fees are non-refundable once accepted and APC is paid.
Copyright & Disclosure
- Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY-SA) License.
- Co-authors must submit disclosure statements and permissions for clinical images.
Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal of a manuscript after it has entered the editorial or peer review stage may result in applicable processing charges, as the journal allocates significant time, expertise, and operational resources to manuscript evaluation. This policy is established to ensure the efficient functioning of the publication process and to uphold the journal’s quality standards and reputation. Authors are advised to make submission decisions carefully, as withdrawal at advanced stages may affect editorial workflow and reviewer coordination. By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge and agree to the journal’s terms and conditions, including policies related to withdrawal. In cases of non-compliance, the journal reserves the right to take appropriate administrative or legal action in accordance with applicable regulations and publishing standards.
- Withdrawal is allowed within 24 hours of submission without penalty.
- Withdrawal after peer review or publication incurs a fee of USD 1500.
- Once APC is paid, fees are non-refundable.
Ethical Standards
- MJCR ensures impartial, unbiased review regardless of authors’ background.
- Editors uphold confidentiality and ethical publication practices.
- Patient consent, ethical approvals, and adherence to COPE/ICMJE guidelines are mandatory.
Proofs & Reprints
- Proofs sent as PDF; review and return within 3 days.
- Reprints provided 10–20 days after publication.