About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Health Residencies Journal (HRJ) ISSN: 2675-2913 is edited by the Coordination of Postgraduate Studies lato sensu and Extension of the School of Public Health of the Federal District, through the Residency, Specialization and Extension Management.

Relevance

HRJ appears as a scientific space for the dissemination of scientific research and reports of experiences from residents, preceptors, managers of health residency programs and institutions executing the programs, public or private.

Objectives

The magazine's objectives are: to allow, stimulate, develop and disseminate scientific research and reports on the experiences of Residents, Preceptors, Managers of Health Residency Programs and Program Executing Institutions, public or private.

Thematic coverage: Health, Education and Interdisciplinary.

Periodicity

The magazine is published quarterly, in the months of February, May, August and November and receives articles in a continuous flow, and there may be special editions between these periods.

Peer Review Process

1. Manuscript submission: The author submits the manuscript through the journal's online submission system. At this stage, authors must generally provide information about authorship, declarations of conflicts of interest and agree to the journal's policies.
2. Initial screening by the editor: The journal's editor-in-chief or associate editor performs an initial screening of the manuscript to assess whether it complies with the journal's guidelines, whether the topic is relevant and whether the content is within the scope of the journal.
3. Peer Review: Once the manuscript is deemed suitable for review, it is forwarded for peer review. The number of reviewers may vary, generally there are two or more experts in the article's field of study.
4. Blind peer review: In blind peer review, reviewers are unaware of the identity of the authors and vice versa. This is done to ensure an impartial assessment of the content of the manuscript.
5. Reviewers' assessment: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on its scientific quality, originality, methodology, data analysis, relevance, clarity and contribution to the field of study. They may suggest modifications, ask additional questions, or recommend acceptance or rejection of the manuscript.
6. Editorial decision: Based on reviewers' assessments, the editor-in-chief or associate editor makes an editorial decision. Possible decisions include:  Acceptance: The manuscript is accepted for publication without the need for significant modifications. Review with modifications: The manuscript may be accepted, but on condition that the authors make changes suggested by the reviewers. Major Revision: The manuscript has potential butrequires modifications and/or additional review before being considered for publication. Rejection: The manuscript does not meet the journal's criteria and is not accepted for publication.
7. Communication with authors: Authors receive the results of the evaluation by email and, in case of necessary revisions, are asked to send the revised version of the manuscript.
8. Publication: After review and final modifications, the manuscript is accepted for publication and may be included in a future edition of the journal.

It is important to highlight that the peer review process can take some time, ranging from a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the research, the number of reviewers involved and the efficiency of the journal's editorial process. The average time between submission and final decision regarding publication is 6 months and the average time between the dates of submission and publication of the manuscript is 12 months (on average 52 weeks).

 

Peer review is a fundamental aspect of the scientific publishing process, as it guarantees the quality and reliability of published articles, helping to maintain the integrity and advancement of academic research.

 

When articles are published they receive a DOI - Digital Object Identifier.

 

The journal also declares itself open to the participation of evaluators outside the journal's publishing institution.

 

Plagiarism Check Policy

 

All accepted submissions undergo plagiarism analysis using Feedback Studio software. Submissions in which we identify the presence of plagiarism and/or self-plagiarism will be treated in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

 

Ethical Guidelines

Revista HRJ is committed to ethical procedures related to the process of evaluating and publishing articles. Ethical decisions and procedures are based on the following documents:

- CNS Resolution nº 466/2012 (BRAZIL, 2013) - Ethics in Research with human beings;

- CNS Resolution nº 510/2016 (BRAZIL, 2016) - Ethics in Research in Human and Social Sciences;

- CNS Resolution nº 674/2022 (BRAZIL, 2022) - Ethics in Research in Human and Social Sciences

- Codes of Ethics of the Publication Ethics Committee (COPE).

Authors who submitted their research to an Ethics Committee (CEP/Conep System or other system) must mention it in the body of the manuscript (for example, in a footnote).

- WAME (World Association of Medical Editors): is an organization that aims to promote standards of excellence and integrity in medical publishing, ensuring the quality and reliability of published information. Below are some of the main ethical guidelines established by WAME:

1. Authorship and Contributions: Authors must meet the authorship criteria, contributing significantly to the conception, design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of the study results. All authors must approve the final version of the article and agree to be responsible for its accuracy and integrity.
2. Conflicts of Interest: Authors must explicitly declare all relevant conflicts of interest in relation to the submitted work. This includes financial, personal or professional interests that may influence the results or interpretations of the study.
3. Research Ethics: Studies involving humans or animals must be conducted in accordance with appropriate ethical standards and in compliance with national and international guidelines. Authors must obtain informed consent and approval from ethics committees, when applicable.

4. Plagiarism and Double Submission: The Plagius and CopySpider software will be used. Authors must ensure that their work is original and that all sources are properly cited.

5. Peer Review: The peer review process must be fair, impartial and confidential. Reviewers will be selected based on their expertise and must evaluate the work objectively.

6. Retraction and Corrections: If significant errors or misconduct are identified in an article, editors will correct or retract the article as quickly as possible. Authors have the responsibility to cooperate with editors in cases of necessary corrections or retractions.

7. Transparency of Funding Sources: Authors must clearly disclose all sources of funding and support for their work. This information will be disclosed to readers

These WAME ethical guidelines are essential to ensuring the integrity and credibility of published scientific research and promoting public trust in scholarly communication.

- Singapore Declaration on Research Integrity: represents an important milestone for promoting integrity and responsibility in scientific research and has been adopted by several organizations, research institutions and scientific journals around the world. These guidelines aim to strengthen trust in research and improve the quality and credibility of scientific knowledge.

Below are the main points covered in the Singapore Declaration:

1. Honesty at all stages of research: Integrity in research requires honesty at all stages of the work, from study design to data collection and analysis, as well as communication of results.
2. Transparency and openness: Researchers must be transparent about their activities and disclose all relevant study details, allowing others to assess the validity and replicability of results.
3. Respect for research participants: Researchers must respect the rights, privacy, and well-being of research participants. They must obtain appropriate informed consent and follow recognized ethical standards in research involving humans and animals.
4. Authors' responsibility: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data and results reported in their work. They must ensure that all sources of funding and conflicts of interest are disclosed.
5. Responsibility of reviewers: Reviewers must evaluate work objectively, fairly and confidentially, providing constructive feedback to improve the quality of the work.
6. Editors' responsibility: Ensure the integrity of the peer review process and take appropriate action in cases of misconduct or suspected misconduct in research.
7. Reporting Misconduct: The scientific community should encourage reporting misconduct in research and ensure that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation.
8. Research integrity education and training: Research institutions and organizations should provide research integrity education and training to everyone involved in the scientific process.

    

    

   Guidelines for Authors

   The guidelines, general recommendations and submission template are available in the Guidelines for Authors.

   Open Access Policy

   This is an open access scientific journal, which means that all content is available free of charge, at no cost to the user or their institution. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without seeking prior permission from the publisher or author. Likewise, it does not charge authors any fees or charges related to the submission, evaluation and editing process. 

   About License

   All works published in the magazine are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This license allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon your work, even commercially, as long as they credit the magazine for the original creation.

   Author fees 

   Revista does not charge authors any fees or charges related to the submission, evaluation and editing process. All content is available for free.

   Copyright Declaration

   The authors retain the copyright without restrictions, and must inform the initial publication in this journal, in case of new publication of any work.

   Interoperability Protocol

   The journal follows integration/interoperability standards and protocols through the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH): https://escsresidencias.emnuvens.com.br/hrj/oai.

   Article archiving

   The magazine has archiving options enabled (LOCKSS and CLOCKSS) that allow storing and distributing the magazine's content in participating libraries and is digitally preserved by the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN).

   Internal regulations 

   The Health Residencies Journal (HRJ) also has Internal Regulations available for consultation.

   Policies or actions adopted to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in research and scientific publication

   Truly advanced and innovative science is only possible when we open the doors to researchers from all backgrounds and perspectives, and ensure their voices are heard and recognized. Our continuous search for academic excellence is enriched by respect for the plurality of ideas and by welcoming diverse talents into our editorial board and authors.

   HRJ Policies and Actions:

   1. Diversity on Our Editorial Team: We recognize the importance of a diverse editorial team to promote fair and impartial peer review. We actively seek to include scientists of different backgrounds, genders, ethnicities and nationalities in our team, ensuring equitable representation of the diverse academic communities.
   2. issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage the submission of articles that investigate these areas, offering them visibility and priority in our editorial processes.
   3. Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion Research: We recognize the value of studies that address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage the submission of articles that investigate these areas, offering them visibility and priority in our editorial processes.
   4. Open Access: We embrace the principle of open access, making our articles freely available to anyone, anywhere in the world. We believe that scientific knowledge should be accessible and contribute to solving global challenges, benefiting diverse societies.
   5. Translation of Abstracts: We recognize the importance of overcoming language barriers and making research more accessible. We offer article summaries in different languages, seeking to expand the reach of our content to a more diverse and global audience.

   6. Active Outreach to Underrepresented Groups: We develop partnerships with organizations that work to promote diversity in science by actively marketing our publishing opportunities to researchers from underrepresented groups. Our goal is to encourage greater participation and recognition of these talents.

   7. Web Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring that our website and content comply with web accessibility standards. We work to make our platform accessible to everyone, including people with visual impairments or other special needs.

At HRJ, we recognize that diversity drives innovation and enriches the quality of research. We are constantly reviewing and improving our policies and practices to ensure they are inclusive and provide a welcoming and fair environment for everyone involved in our editorial process. Our mission is to build a truly inclusive scientific community that reflects the richness of human diversity.

Sponsorship and Maintenance of the Magazine

 

Health Residencies Journal 

HRJ constitutes a new scientific space, for the dissemination of scientific research and reports of experiences of residents, preceptors, managers of residency programs in health and the institutions 
executing the programs, public or private. 
Frequency: Continuous flow (At least 4 numbers per year)
ISSN: 2675-2913

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