Q: How to find a journal to submit a case report with negative results?

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I hear that the negative results of original research can be published if the used methods are appropriate. If a result of an important hypothesis in a case report is found negative, is there any journal to submit it? As it is regrettable to make it shelved, please let me know if you have any idea of good journals.

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As you have rightly observed, the scientific community has in the recent years become more open towards publishing negative results. In fact, there are some journals that cater specifically to articles with negative results. However, I do not know of any journal that specifically publishes case reports with negative findings. In fact, case reports are generally more difficult to publish than other article types.

You can try any one of the following options:

1. Submit your manuscript to a journal that publishes case reports in your field

2. Submit to a journal that does not specifically cater to case reports, but publishes negative results in your field

In my opinion, you might find it easier to publish in the second category. Here are some journals that publish negative results:

Additionally, Editage has a journal selection service that you can consider using.

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