Aim & Scope
The Science Set Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Studies (ISSN: 3066-8115) is committed to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed content that highlights significant advancements in medical science through the detailed documentation and analysis of clinical cases. This journal serves as a dedicated platform for healthcare professionals, clinicians, medical researchers, and educators who aim to share meaningful observations, rare case findings, diagnostic challenges, and patient management insights that are often overlooked in traditional research-focused publications.
We recognize that medical case studies hold a unique value in the continuum of evidence-based practice. They often serve as the first indicators of novel diseases, unexpected reactions, or unanticipated outcomes. Case studies provide a detailed lens into the lived experiences of patients, offering real-world context that can inspire further research, clinical trials, or changes in clinical practice.
Purpose of the Journal
The journal exists to bridge the gap between complex medical theory and practical, bedside medicine. We focus on sharing knowledge that is deeply rooted in clinical experience and direct patient care. Unlike experimental research that may remain confined to laboratories or theoretical models, clinical case reports represent knowledge generated through day-to-day medical practice. Our aim is to amplify the value of these experiences and ensure that they are accessible to a global medical audience.
Scope of the Journal
We invite a wide array of submissions from medical professionals across various specialties, sub-specialties, and disciplines. Our journal maintains an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach, encouraging case reports that expand medical understanding, generate hypotheses, or highlight nuances in diagnosis and treatment.
Key Areas of Interest
Unusual Clinical Presentations
Case reports that illustrate rare symptoms, atypical disease progression, or unexpected findings are of particular interest. These submissions help broaden diagnostic thinking and improve clinical acumen.
Diagnostic Challenges
Articles that outline step-by-step diagnostic reasoning, differential diagnosis, or the use of advanced tools and tests in reaching a final diagnosis are encouraged. These cases are especially valuable in educational contexts and help sharpen analytical skills in healthcare.
Therapeutic Interventions
We welcome detailed documentation of therapeutic approaches, especially where treatment required modification, innovation, or interdisciplinary collaboration. This may include medication protocols, surgical techniques, or supportive care strategies.
Medical Errors and Lessons Learned
Cases involving diagnostic or therapeutic errors, when presented thoughtfully, offer essential learning opportunities. We accept reports that responsibly highlight such events and provide recommendations for avoiding similar outcomes in the future.
Rare and Orphan Diseases
The journal offers a platform for documenting cases of rare diseases, which often lack sufficient representation in large-scale research. These cases are critical for building medical awareness and improving diagnosis timelines.
Multidisciplinary Management
Complex cases that require input from multiple specialties are welcomed. Such submissions may focus on collaborative management in fields such as oncology, cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, or critical care.
Global Health and Regional Challenges
Case reports from diverse geographic and socioeconomic settings are encouraged. We support the publication of cases that highlight health disparities, limited-resource diagnostics, or innovative local approaches in underrepresented regions.
Medical Ethics and Patient Advocacy
The journal also accepts submissions that raise ethical questions encountered during patient care. These may involve decision-making in end-of-life care, informed consent, cultural sensitivity, or confidentiality.
Value of Case Studies in Medical Literature
Case studies are often the first step in identifying patterns, generating hypotheses, and refining diagnostic and therapeutic frameworks. While randomized controlled trials are considered the gold standard of medical evidence, case studies offer an indispensable layer of qualitative and experiential insight.
These real-world accounts contribute to:
Early recognition of new or re-emerging diseases
Identifying adverse drug reactions or drug interactions
Understanding variability in disease expression across populations
Improving clinician reasoning and pattern recognition
Facilitating medical education and training through relatable examples
Target Contributors and Audience
We invite submissions from:
Physicians and surgeons
Specialists and subspecialists
General practitioners
Medical residents and trainees
Allied health professionals
Healthcare educators
Our readership includes medical practitioners, faculty members in academic institutions, postgraduate students, and policy-makers in health systems. The journal serves as a valuable resource for those interested in practical, evidence-informed, patient-centred care.
Types of Articles Considered
To accommodate the diverse nature of case-based medical reporting, we accept the following article types:
Clinical Case Reports: In-depth descriptions of patient presentations, diagnostic pathways, interventions, and outcomes.
Case Series: Collections of similar cases that together highlight a trend, pattern, or variation worth noting.
Case-Based Reviews: Review articles centered on specific case scenarios, connecting them to broader evidence or current guidelines.
Diagnostic Challenges: Focused articles that emphasize the stepwise clinical reasoning behind diagnosis.
Educational Vignettes: Short, instructional cases designed to test or improve diagnostic and management skills.
Image-Based Cases: Submissions where diagnostic imaging, pathology slides, or other visual aids play a central role in the clinical discussion.
Encouragement of Interdisciplinary Dialogue
The journal places a strong emphasis on collaborative learning. Medicine is rarely practiced in isolation, and we believe our content should reflect the collaborative nature of healthcare delivery. We actively encourage cases that incorporate insights from:
Nursing perspectives
Pharmacology
Social work
Physiotherapy
Mental health professionals
Bioethics
This inclusion enriches the discussion and offers a holistic view of patient care.
Commitment to Ethical Publishing
All published articles must meet high standards of ethical conduct. Authors are required to obtain informed consent from patients when personal health information is presented. We also promote transparency in authorship, funding, and conflicts of interest, ensuring that all published work upholds the integrity and trust expected from the medical publishing community.
