Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Is it free to publish in EJMCR?
No, publishing in EJMCR is not free. Upon acceptance of your manuscript, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of £200.00 for case reports applies. This fee is necessary to cover publication costs and is charged after the initial manuscript screening. 


2. What are the Article Processing Charges for EJMCR?
The APC for publishing a case report in EJMCR is £200.00. This charge applies upon acceptance of the manuscript and is required to cover the costs associated with publication. 


3. Do you offer waivers for Article Processing Charges (APCs)?
Yes, EJMCR offers partial waivers for:
  • Students and trainees.
  • Authors from low-income countries, as defined by the World Bank.
For eligibility and to apply for a waiver, authors can contact the editorial office or refer to the Guide for Authors on the journal's website. Waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis.


4. What kind of open access license does EJMCR use?
EJMCR publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, as long as the original author and source receive proper credit. 


5. What open access policy does EJMCR follow?
EJMCR follows a Gold Open Access policy. This means that all articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide immediately upon publication, with the associated publication costs covered by Article Processing Charges paid by the authors. For more details, please read our Open Access Statement.


6. How can I submit a manuscript to EJMCR?
Manuscripts can be submitted through EJMCR's online submission system. Detailed guidelines for authors are available on the journal's website. 


7. What types of manuscripts does EJMCR accept?
EJMCR accepts various types of manuscripts, including:
  • Case Reports
  • Case Series
  • Review Articles related to cases
  • Original Research Articles related to cases
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Images



8. How long does the review process take?
EJMCR aims to make a decision on manuscripts within 90 days of receipt. Authors can expect to be notified about the status of their manuscript within this timeframe or receive an explanation for any delays. 


9. Does EJMCR provide English language editing services?
EJMCR does not offer in-house language editing services. However, authors are encouraged to seek assistance from third-party professional editing services to ensure their manuscripts meet the required language standards.

If reviewers recommend language editing during the review process, authors must provide a certificate of editing from a recognized service provider before the manuscript is finally accepted for publication.


10. How can I contact the EJMCR editorial office?
You can email the EJMCR Editorial Office at: contact@ejmcr.com


11. What ethical guidelines does EJMCR follow?
EJMCR adheres to ethical publishing practices as recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors are expected to comply with these standards when submitting manuscripts.