About the Journal
1. General Information; 2. Editorial Policy – Objectives and Scope; 3. Editorial Process; 3. 1. Stages of the Editorial Process; 3. 2. Quality Control of the Editorial Process; 4. Editorial Policies and Research Ethics; 4. 1. Editorial Code of Conduct: Statement on Publication Misconduct; 4. 2. Open Access Statement; 4. 3. Copyright and Intellectual Property; 4. 4. Ethical Commitment; 4. 5. Authorship and Contributions Policies; 4. 6. Conflicts of Interest; 4. 7. Post-Publication Corrections Policies 4. 7. 1. Policies on Publishing Addenda; 4. 7. 2. Policies on Publishing Retractions; 4. 7. 3. Policies on Publishing Errata; 4. 8. Complaints Management Policy; 4. 9. Ethical Principles of the Editorial Process; 4. 10. Duties of the Editor; 4. 11. Duties of Ad Hoc Reviewers; 4. 12. Double-Blind Peer Review Process; 4. 13. Archiving Policy; 4. 14. Dissemination Policy – Websites and Social Media; 4. 15. Privacy Policy
1. General Information
The Revista Contexto & Saúde publishes, in electronic format, a single continuous volume each year, as manuscripts are approved.
- Periodicity: Annual with continuous publication
- Publication modality: Continuous publication
- Year of establishment: 2001
- ISSN: 2176-7114
2. Editorial Policy – Objectives and Scope
Revista Contexto & Saúde is a scientific journal of Unijuí, linked to the Graduate Program (Stricto Sensu) in Comprehensive Health Care, which, since 2001, has aimed to disseminate technical and scientific work on topics related to the field of Health Sciences. The scope of the journal encompasses the dissemination of research results that address advances in the health–disease–care process, as well as in the knowledge and applicability of new chemical and biological processes in health. In this journal, the publication of studies related to epidemiological, care, and educational aspects in health, whether experimental or applied, is understood as a way to support and qualify health care in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary manner.
Revista Contexto & Saúde follows an open access policy, with its articles being made available in full, free of charge. The journal operates under a continuous flow system (rolling pass), with articles being published once they have been peer-reviewed and approved.
Manuscripts submitted must not have been previously sent to other publications (electronic or print). Contributions must be original, unpublished, and not under review for publication by another journal, nor published in conference proceedings.
Revista Contexto & Saúde accepts unpublished articles in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, and the submission process is conducted online.
All manuscripts received are initially reviewed by one of the members of the Editorial Board. Subsequently, articles are sent to two reviewers, following a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and recommend whether or not it should be published. Finally, the editor, in accordance with the journal’s standards, assesses the scientific contribution of the article and considers the reviewers’ opinions to determine whether the submission is accepted, publishable with modifications, requires further review, or does not meet the requirements for publication.
Revista Contexto & Saúde does not charge authors any submission fees. After acceptance, a publication fee of R$ 600.00 applies.
Revista Contexto & Saúde is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
3. Editorial Process
3. 1. Stages of the Editorial Process
Revista Contexto & Saúde adopts standardized editorial processes and quality assurance practices at all stages, starting from the receipt of the manuscript.
Pre-analysis: Initially, the article is received by the technical team, which checks compliance with the journal’s guidelines. After this, the manuscript is reviewed by members of the Editorial Board, who verify its adherence to the general criteria of the journal and its editorial policy. Articles will be rejected at this stage if they: a) are merely literature reviews; excerpts from dissertations, theses, projects, or research reports without proper adaptation; b) are excessively descriptive and insufficiently analytical; c) do not present a significant contribution to the field of knowledge; d) do not comply with the journal’s publication guidelines. Rejected articles will be archived, while those approved will move on to the next stage.
Peer Review: Articles will be evaluated by at least two subject-matter experts selected from the ad hoc reviewers who are members of the Scientific Committee/Reviewers of the journal, affiliated with different institutions in Brazil and abroad. The evaluation follows a double-blind peer review process, in which both the reviewer’s and the author’s identities are concealed. Review reports may or may not be published along with the article. Reviewers will assess the manuscript considering the following guidelines: clarity of writing and readability; alignment with scientific standards; currency and adequacy of the theoretical and conceptual framework; clarity and alignment of the research object with the journal’s focus and scope; clearly stated objectives consistent across abstract, introduction, and conclusion; well-explained methodology appropriate to the article’s aims; clear presentation and discussion of results in dialogue with the theoretical-conceptual framework; concise conclusions compatible with the methodology and results; originality and contribution to the field. After completing their descriptive review and submitting it on the journal’s platform, the reviewer must choose one of the following recommendations: Accept; Mandatory Revisions; or Reject.
Reviewer Reports: After peer review, the editor forwards the reviewers’ reports to the corresponding author, indicating aspects that require correction, addition, or improvement. The author must carry out the modifications within the established deadline.
Author’s Revision: When resubmitting the manuscript, the author must highlight the changes made in the text and attach a detailed response letter, explaining how each suggestion was addressed or, when necessary, justifying any disagreements. This phase is essential to ensure scientific rigor and editorial quality before the final decision.
Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers’ reports and the revised version, the Editors of the Journal will communicate the editorial decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the manuscript. If further adjustments in content or structure are necessary, these will be indicated to the authors, who must provide them. Editors may also suggest formatting adjustments to align the text with the journal’s editorial and graphic standards.
Translation into English: Revista Contexto & Saúde publishes all articles in English. Therefore, articles submitted in Portuguese or Spanish must be translated into English after acceptance. The Editor will contact the authors to arrange this process.
Pre-proof Publication: After acceptance, the journal will publish the accepted version without modifications, marked with a watermark indicating that it is an unedited version of the article, along with the following disclaimer:
This is a preliminary, unedited version of a manuscript accepted for publication in Revista Contexto & Saúde. As a service to our readers, we are making this early version available as accepted. The manuscript will still undergo copyediting, formatting, and author approval before being published in its final form.
At this stage, the article will already receive a DOI. Later, the editor will contact the authors for the publication of the final version.
Portuguese Language Review: All approved articles undergo linguistic review and reference checking. Minor adjustments that do not affect comprehension are made by the reviewers.
Typesetting: The article will be typeset according to the journal’s final publication format, respecting its graphic and visual standards.
Proofs: The typeset version will be sent to the author for final review, allowing only linguistic adjustments or minor corrections that do not compromise the content or alter the structure of the article. Any corrections must be submitted within the deadline established by the Editorial Office.
Final Version: After approval of the final proof, the pre-proof version will be replaced with the definitive version on the journal’s website.
3. 2. Quality Control of the Editorial Process
Editorial Quality: The editor and the editorial board are responsible for ensuring the quality of both the published content and the entire editorial process. Both must strictly adhere to the principles of editorial ethics, ensuring compliance with each stage of the editorial workflow and the standardization of evaluation criteria. The journal publicly discloses the names of the editors, along with their institutional affiliations and ORCID identifiers.
Quality of Ad Hoc Reviewers: The selection of ad hoc reviewers is rigorous and aims to guarantee the quality and impartiality of the evaluations. Reviewers are chosen based on their active and productive contributions in the subject area of the manuscript, with recent and recognized expertise in the field. In addition, their history of previous reviews is considered, prioritizing those who have demonstrated commitment to deadlines and quality in their analyses. The journal ensures that reviewers do not have conflicts of interest and that they have no co-authorship or recent collaborations with the authors of the manuscript under review. The list of ad hoc reviewers who provided evaluations for the journal is published annually.
Quality of Editorial Decisions: Editorial decisions must prioritize, above all, the scientific validity of the article and its relevance to the academic community. Editors must be guided by the policies established by the editorial board of the journal and must respect the legal requirements related to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Decisions are based on the reports issued by ad hoc reviewers, focusing on the quality and scientific merit of the manuscript. The evaluation process is conducted impartially, without any discrimination related to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political position. The journal adopts a double-blind peer review system, in which reviewers and authors remain mutually anonymous, in order to avoid any type of bias during the evaluation process.
Post-Publication Quality: The journal follows an open access model, which means that all articles are made available to the public immediately and free of charge as soon as they are published online. Anyone may access, read, and examine the full content of the texts freely and without restrictions, thereby fostering transparency and scientific reproducibility.
The journal welcomes comments, questions, and suggestions regarding published articles. Readers may submit a letter to the Editor with their considerations if they wish.
In cases where potential scientific errors or ethical issues are identified in a published article, we request that readers contact the editorial team. Once notified, the necessary procedures for investigation will be initiated. If flaws are confirmed, appropriate measures will be taken, such as issuing a correction or formal retraction, in accordance with international ethical guidelines.
4. Editorial Policies and Research Ethics
4. 1. Editorial Code of Conduct: Statement on Publication Misconduct
Revista Contexto & Saúde is committed to ethics in research and in the publication of results. The highest standards of ethical behavior are expected from all parties involved in the journal’s publication process.
The journal adopts the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) - https://publicationethics.org/core-practices and the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors - https://publicationethics.org/files/Code_of_conduct_for_journal_editors_Mar11.pdf
Commitment to Ethics and Quality: Revista Contexto & Saúde upholds the highest rigor throughout all stages of manuscript evaluation and publication, following principles of ethical conduct on the part of authors, editors, reviewers, and the editorial team. All submissions are assessed on their merits and scientific contributions, ensuring that each editorial step complies with best practices and the ethical standards of scholarly publishing.
Additionally, the journal systematically screens manuscripts for plagiarism using the Plagius tool, as part of its commitment to academic integrity. In cases where plagiarism is identified—i.e., when a substantial portion of the text is identical to a previously published article—the Editor-in-Chief, together with the support team at Editora UNIJUÍ, will proceed as follows:
a) Evidence of detected plagiarism will be sent to the author(s), requesting a response;
b) If the response is unsatisfactory or the text is not corrected, the article will not be published.
Manuscripts submitted to the journal must fully comply with the editorial guidelines, ethical principles of scientific publishing, and the journal’s quality criteria:
Consent: All authors must declare their consent to the submission and possible publication of the article, acknowledging active participation in the preparation of the manuscript and approval of its final version submitted for review (see the Article Cover Letter template).
Authors’ Contributions: All authors made a significant contribution to the preparation of the article; no relevant authorship has been omitted.
Originality of the Work: The submitted manuscript is original, has not been previously published—fully or partially—in any medium, and is not under simultaneous review by another journal. The authors guarantee the novelty of the article and adherence to ethical publishing standards.
Permission to Reproduce Third-Party Material: The article does not include third-party copyrighted material without proper authorization. If excerpts, images, tables, or any other third-party content are included, the authors must explicitly present permission for reproduction in both print and electronic formats, clearly indicating the source and credits.
Ad Hoc Reviewers: Ad hoc reviewers have no employment, academic, or personal ties with the authors of the submitted manuscripts, thereby ensuring impartiality and independence in the evaluation of articles.
Use of Automated Tools in Review: Ad hoc reviewers must conduct manuscript evaluations with rigor and responsibility, providing critical and well-founded analyses. The use of automated tools—such as chatbots or artificial intelligence systems—to draft reports or evaluations is expressly prohibited, as it may compromise the quality, confidentiality, and integrity of the editorial process. Reviews must be carried out personally and carefully, ensuring the ethical and scientific standards required by the journal.
4. 2. Open Access Statement
Revista Contexto & Saúde is an open access publication, which means that all content is freely available at no cost to users or their institutions. The journal provides immediate and unrestricted access to its content, in line with the principle of disseminating scientific knowledge.
Articles are published under the Creative Commons Atribuição 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0) license, which allows for use, sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and the original source.
In accordance with the definition of open access by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), users are permitted to read, copy, distribute, print, search, link to full texts of articles, or use them for any lawful purpose without prior permission from the editor or authors.
The opinions and concepts expressed in the articles are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal or its editorial board.
4. 3. Copyright and Intellectual Property
By publishing in Revista Contexto & Saúde, authors agree to the following terms:
The works are licensed under the Creative Commons Atribuição 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0) license, which allows:
Share — to copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format;
Adapt — to remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial.
These permissions are irrevocable, provided that the following terms are respected:
Attribution — authors must be properly credited, with a link to the license and indication of any changes made.
No additional restrictions — no legal or technological measures may be applied that restrict the use permitted by the license.
Notes:
The license does not apply to elements in the public domain or covered by legal exceptions.
The license does not grant all rights necessary for specific uses (e.g., image rights, privacy, or moral rights).
The journal is not responsible for opinions expressed in the articles, which are the sole responsibility of the authors. The Editor, with the support of the Editorial Board, reserves the right to suggest or request modifications when necessary.
Only original scientific articles presenting research results of interest that have not been published or simultaneously submitted to another journal with the same objective will be accepted.
Mentions of trademarks or specific products are intended solely for identification purposes, without any promotional association by the authors or the journal.
License Agreement: Authors retain copyright over their article and grant Revista Contexto & Saúde the right of first publication.
4. 4. Ethical Commitment
Revista Contexto & Saúde maintains a strong commitment to upholding ethical standards related to published articles, as well as the evaluation and publication processes.
The ethical decisions and procedures adopted by the journal are based on the following documents:
- CNS Resolution No. 466, December 12, 2012 (Ethics in Research Involving Human Subjects);
- CNS Resolution No. 510, April 7, 2016 (Ethics in Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences);
- National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) document – Ethics and integrity in scientific practice (Available at: https://www.gov.br/cnpq/pt-br/composicao/comissao-de-integridade )
4. 5. Authorship and Contributions Policies
The journal adopts strict criteria for defining authorship. All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the conception, development, or writing of the article, and the omission of any relevant authorship is not permitted. It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure that all individuals who meet the authorship criteria are properly recognized. This policy aims to ensure transparency, proper attribution of credit, and the integrity of academic work.
4. 6. Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest in research occurs when one or more participants in the process—including researchers, editors, or reviewers—have affiliations or interests that could compromise the integrity of the research or limit impartiality in the evaluation of the study. For Revista Contexto & Saúde, authors must complete a Cover Letter indicating whether or not any conflict of interest exists. This letter must be submitted along with the manuscript.
4. 7. Post-Publication Corrections Policies
Any addition or modification to the submitted text must be made exclusively before the acceptance of the manuscript and only if approved by the Editor-in-Chief. The Editor-in-Chief will consider additions or modifications to the text after manuscript acceptance only under exceptional circumstances. During the period in which the Editor-in-Chief evaluates the request, the publication of the manuscript will be suspended.
Similarly, additions (or changes) to authorship will only be allowed during the review stage upon a formal and justified request submitted by the authors.
However, if an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is their obligation to immediately inform the Editor-in-Chief and cooperate with the editor to correct the article.
4. 7. 1. Policies on Publishing Addenda
The publication of an Addendum occurs in cases where there are no text corrections, but additional information needs to be included regarding an already published document. Addenda do not contradict the original publication and are not used to correct errors; they should be used when adding information benefits the reader’s understanding of a significant part of the published contribution. See: Guide for the Registration, Tagging, and Publication of Addenda.
4. 7. 2. Policies on Publishing Retractions
An article previously published in Revista Contexto & Saúde in which misconduct is identified will remain indexed in the journal’s database as retracted. The procedure for registering the retraction of an article published by Revista Contexto & Saúde will begin upon receipt of a formal communication sent to the Editor-in-Chief via email: revistaseletronicas@unijui.edu.br. The communication must include the retraction text, specifying the reasons for retracting the article. See: Guide for the Registration, Tagging, and Publication of Retractions.
4. 7. 3. Policies on Publishing Errata
In cases where an Erratum is required, provided there is no misconduct involved, it must be issued in accordance with the Guide for the Registration, Tagging, and Publication of Errata.
4. 8. Complaints Management Policy
Revista Contexto & Saúde is committed to receiving complaints and providing information about its editorial process. In the event of a complaint alleging that any contribution to the journal violates intellectual property rights or contains material inaccuracies or illegal content, an investigation will be initiated. This process may include requesting evidence from the parties involved to support their claims. Revista Contexto & Saúde will make a good-faith decision regarding the removal of the allegedly unlawful material, and all stages of the investigation and decision-making process will be properly documented by the editorial team.
We recognize our commitment to ensuring that Revista Contexto & Saúde maintains the highest quality standards and is free of errors, while understanding that occasional mistakes may occur. The Editor-in-Chief and the journal’s team will make every effort to promptly address any issues appropriately, including providing the right of reply when necessary. We aim to investigate complaints impartially, examining how systems can be improved to prevent errors whenever possible.
To submit complaints or request information about the editorial process, Revista Contexto & Saúde is available at: revistaseletronicas@unijui.edu.br
4. 9. Ethical Principles of the Editorial Process
a) Editorial Independence: Revista Contexto & Saúde is committed to maintaining full editorial independence, ensuring that political, economic, or commercial factors do not influence its decisions and processes.
b) Equality and Inclusion: Revista Contexto & Saúde guarantees that authors, editors, and reviewers are treated fairly, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or political ideology.
c) Mutual Respect: Revista Contexto & Saúde ensures that interactions between authors, reviewers, and editors are always based on mutual respect. Any form of offensive or disrespectful communication will not be tolerated.
d) Transparency and Communication: Revista Contexto & Saúde is committed to transparency throughout the editorial process and to clear and open communication among editors, authors, and reviewers.
4. 10. Duties of the Editor
a) Publication Decision: The editor is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be accepted, based on the recommendations of the ad hoc reviewers.
b) Confidentiality: The editor must ensure the confidentiality of all information related to a submitted manuscript, sharing it only with the ad hoc reviewers.
c) Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: The editor must not use unpublished material from a submitted manuscript in their own research without the express written consent of the author. Furthermore, the editor must refrain from handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest, whether competitive, collaborative, or arising from other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions related to the manuscripts.
d) Involvement and Cooperation in Investigations: The editor must take the necessary and appropriate actions in response to ethical complaints related to a submitted manuscript or a published article.
4. 11. Duties of Ad Hoc Reviewers
a) Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Contribute to editorial decisions through a thorough and informed review.
b) Timeliness: Submit evaluations on time. Any reviewer who does not feel qualified to assess the article or cannot meet the deadline must immediately notify the editor.
c) Confidentiality: Treat manuscripts received for review as confidential documents and must not show or discuss them with others.
d) Objectivity: Maintain objectivity in evaluations, expressing opinions clearly and with proper justification.
e) Identification of Relevant References: Identify relevant works that have been published but not cited by the authors.
f) Alert on Similarities: Notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and any other published article of which they have personal knowledge.
g) Conflicts of Interest: Inform the editor of any conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions related to the manuscripts, and refrain from reviewing the manuscript in such cases.
4. 12. Double-Blind Peer Review Process
To maintain impartiality and a high level of quality in our publications, submitted manuscripts are evaluated using a double-blind system. Revista Contexto & Saúde is responsible for:
a) Review Framework: Providing reviewers with the necessary resources to ensure the evaluation process is conducted properly.
b) Ethical Guidelines: Encouraging reviewers to act in accordance with established Ethical Guidelines.
c) Anonymity: Ensuring the anonymity of both parties (authors and reviewers) during the review process.
d) Investigation of Irregularities: Investigating any indications of fraudulent or manipulated review processes.
4. 13. Archiving Policy
The journal is published and archived using the Open Journal System (OJS) developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP), a multi-university initiative that promotes open access and the advancement of academic publishing. OJS is free software for managing and publishing scholarly journals.
The content is also preserved by the Brazilian Network of Digital Preservation Services (Rede Cariniana). As an initiative of the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology (IBICT), Rede Cariniana is part of the Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe (LOCKSS) program.
LOCKSS is free software developed by the Stanford University Library that enables the preservation of selected online journals by crawling their pages for newly published content and archiving it. Each archive is continuously validated against copies from other libraries. If content becomes corrupted or lost, the copies are used for restoration.
Additionally, institutional archiving is performed, with daily backups conducted to ensure content security.
4. 14. Dissemination Policy – Websites and Social Media
Revista Contexto & Saúde is committed to widely disseminating published research, reaching academic, professional, and general society audiences. Our dissemination strategy includes the following actions:
Monthly Mailing: We send a monthly newsletter with newly published articles to authors, researchers, and reviewers registered with the journal. This newsletter aims to keep our community informed and engaged with the latest contributions to the field of Health.
Outreach to Civil Society: To reach a broader audience and promote public understanding of research, Revista Contexto & Saúde publishes accessible summaries of studies on the Editora Unijuí social media network. The texts are presented in a clear and understandable manner to ensure that anyone, regardless of expertise level, can understand and appreciate the impact of the research. This dissemination is carried out on Editora Unijuí’s Instagram®, available at @editoraunijui.
Through these strategies, Revista Contexto & Saúde aims not only to enhance the academic and professional visibility of articles but also to contribute to education and public engagement with science and health research.
4. 15. Privacy Policy
The names and addresses provided to this journal will be used exclusively for services provided by this publication and will not be shared for other purposes or with third parties.
Last updated on August 29, 2025.
