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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Artigos

Política padrão de seção

Privacy Statement

This privacy policy describes how the Brazilian Scientific Journal of Health and Medicine, published by Editora Acadêmica Aluz (hereinafter referred to as the “PUBLISHER”), handles the personal information we collect from you, as an author or representative of the authors (hereinafter referred to as the “AUTHORS”), in relation to the publishing agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”). The privacy and security of your personal information are of utmost importance to us. Therefore, we kindly ask you to carefully read this policy before agreeing to the Agreement.

1. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

The PUBLISHER will collect personal information from the AUTHORS, including name, address, contact information, institutional affiliation, details of the work to be published, and other relevant information necessary for the execution of the Agreement.

2. USE OF INFORMATION

The collected information will be used exclusively to fulfill the obligations established in the Agreement, including the publication of the work, communication regarding the editorial process, dissemination of the work, and any other activities related to publication.

3. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

The PUBLISHER may share the AUTHORS’ information with third parties, such as reviewers, layout designers, and professionals involved in the publication process, provided that the confidentiality of such information is ensured. The PUBLISHER does not commercialize the AUTHORS’ personal information and does not transfer copyright ownership to third parties.

4. INFORMATION STORAGE

The Brazilian Scientific Journal of Health and Medicine uses ZENODO and Crossref systems for cloud storage of articles, ensuring availability even during server downtime. In addition, the journal is archived in accordance with Law No. 10,994 of December 14, 2004, at the National Library. It is also linked to the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archiving systems to ensure the digital preservation of its content.

5. AUTHORS’ RIGHTS

Authors whose works are accepted for publication in the Brazilian Scientific Journal of Health and Medicine agree to the following rights: the application of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows the use and distribution of published articles provided that proper credit is given to the authors; exclusive electronic publication of the article by the journal; and indexing of the article in national and international databases, directories, digital libraries, and bibliometric databases in which the journal is or will be indexed.

6. RETENTION PERIOD

The personal information of the AUTHORS will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the obligations established in the Agreement and to comply with applicable legal requirements.

7. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POLICY

Acceptance of the Agreement implies the AUTHORS’ consent to this privacy policy, allowing the PUBLISHER to collect and use personal information as described herein.

8. POLICY CHANGES

The PUBLISHER may periodically revise this privacy policy to reflect changes in its information collection and usage practices. We would recommend that you review this policy regularly to stay informed.

The names and addresses provided to this journal will be used exclusively for the services rendered by this publication. They will not be made available for any purpose or to any third party.

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how your personal information is handled, please get in touch with the PUBLISHER through the channels provided in the Agreement.