Journals for Case Study Publication
Selecting venues that accept and value case studies as a research format
Case studies are valid research contributions in many fields — medicine, management, education, law, social sciences. The right journal for a case study has explicit case-study format support, appropriate scope, and reviewers familiar with case methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are case studies considered serious research?
Yes, in fields where they are an established format. Medical case reports, management cases, legal case analyses, and educational case studies are all standard research formats with their own conventions and journals.
How long is a typical case study?
Varies by field and journal. Medical case reports are often 1,500–3,000 words; management cases can be 5,000–8,000; legal cases vary widely. Check the specific journal's word limit.
Do I need ethics approval for a case study?
Often yes, particularly in medicine and social sciences. Clinical case reports require patient consent documentation. Educational and management cases may require IRB review depending on the methods.
Can I publish multiple case studies from the same project?
Yes, when each case is meaningfully different and adds to the overall picture. Splitting cases purely for additional publications without theoretical justification is sometimes flagged as 'salami slicing'.
How do I handle generalisability in a single case?
Address it explicitly: state what the case shows for similar contexts, what it does not show, and what comparison cases would be useful. Reviewers respect honest treatment of generalisability more than overstated claims.