Submissions

Author Guidelines

^{1. General Instructions for Submission; 2. Categories of Articles Accepted for Publication; 3. Languages; 4. Manuscript Structure; 5. Manuscript Formatting; 6. Cover Letter for the Article; 7. General Information on Authorship / CRediT Taxonomy; 8. Considerations Regarding the Use of Chatbots in Submitted Manuscripts; 9. Editorial Process; 9. 1. Stages of the Editorial Process; 9. 2. Quality Control of the Editorial Process; 10. Guidelines for Reviewers and Article Evaluation Criteria; 11. Clinical Trials; 12. Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation; 13. Research Ethics; 13. 1. Editorial Code of Conduct: Statement on Misconduct in Publications; 13. 2. Ethics Committee; 13. 3. Editorial Policies; 14. Open Science; 14. 1. Pre-prints; 14. 2. Availability of Research Data and Other Materials; 14. 3. Open Peer Review and Identification of the Associate Editor; 15. Publication; 15. 1. Time to Publication; 15. 2. Publication in English; 15. 3. Pre-Proof Publication; 15. 4. Open Access Statement; 15. 5. Copyright and Intellectual Property. 15. 6. E-location; 15. 7. Publication Fees}

 

ARTICLE COVER LETTER

OPEN SCIENCE COMPLIANCE FORM

CREDIT TAXONOMY (Contributor Roles Taxonomy)

 

1. General Instructions for Submission

To submit a manuscript, the corresponding author must register in the Revista Contexto & Saúde system. If already registered, simply log in with your username. In case of access difficulties, contact revistaeletronicas@unijui.edu.br 

Submitted manuscripts must not have been previously sent to other publications (electronic or print). The contribution must be original, unpublished, and not under evaluation by another journal or published in conference proceedings.

At the beginning of the submission, the author must agree to the Submission Conditions – Manuscript Submission Requirements and to the terms of the copyright declaration (see item 1).

During submission, the corresponding author must provide under item 2 (Manuscript Transfer):

The article formatted according to the journal’s guidelines.

Cover letter for the article (see attached guidelines).

Open Science compliance form (see attached guidelines).

For research involving human subjects, the corresponding author must submit approval documentation from the Research Ethics Committee (CEP).

For research involving animal experiments, the corresponding author must submit approval documentation from the Ethics Committee on Animal Use (CEUA).

Next, under item 3 (Enter Metadata), the corresponding author must fill in the requested information, including the ORCID and institutional affiliation of each author.

 

2. Categories of Articles Accepted for Publication

Original Articles: Articles aimed at disseminating original and unpublished research results that can be replicated and/or generalized.

Review Articles: Studies intended to be evaluative, critical, and systematic, presenting results of original and recent research. Their purpose is to stimulate discussion and introduce debate on relevant and innovative aspects. To achieve this, authors must describe the review method used, detail the thorough search process, and explain the criteria employed for the selection and classification of the primary studies included. It is essential that these articles adhere to standards of scientific excellence and address relevant questions in the health sciences. Review methods that may be published include: systematic review with meta-analysis or meta-synthesis, integrative review, or scoping review.

 

3. Languages

Revista Contexto & Saúde accepts manuscripts in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Authors must ensure that the manuscript is properly written in the chosen language to guarantee clarity, grammatical correctness, and effective scientific communication.

 

4. Manuscript Structure

Title: Identify the content of the work in up to 15 words. Present it in the manuscript language and in English.

Highlights: Key points that convey the main conclusions of the study. Consist of a short set of statements indicating the primary contributions of the submitted text. Include 3 to 5 items. Each should have a maximum of 85 characters, including spaces. Present them in the manuscript language and in English.

Abstract: Up to 250 words, written in a single paragraph. The abstract must be in the manuscript language. The abstract should include: Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion. The objective should be clear and written in the infinitive form. The Method should describe the study type, sample, variables, instruments used, and type of analysis. Results should be concise, informative, and present the main findings quantified, including participant characteristics and final data analysis. The Conclusion should strictly address the objective, express considerations regarding theoretical or practical implications, and highlight the main contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Do not include author citations, data collection site or year, or acronyms. Clinical trials must present the trial registration number at the end of the abstract, which will not count toward the word limit.

Keywords: Include 3 to 6 keywords that identify the subject of the work, in Portuguese (Palavras-chave) and English (Keywords), following the “Health Sciences Descriptors” (http://decs.bvs.br) or MeSH (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh). The journal may modify them if necessary.

Introduction: Present the research problem, rationale, literature review (relevance and pertinence of the topic), and objectives consistent with the study proposal.

Method: Identify the study type (design), population or sample, selection criteria, study period and location (when applicable), procedures, statistical methods (when appropriate), and ethical considerations (approval number from the Research Ethics Committee or the Ethics Committee on Animal Use and informed consent form).

Results: Describe results in a logical sequence. When presented in tables or figures, the text should complement, not repeat, what is shown.

Discussion: Present the interpretation of results in relation to the literature. Clearly state the contribution of the work and discuss the study’s limitations.

Conclusions (Final Considerations): Highlight the most important findings, considering the study objective and implications for the field.

References: Use a maximum of 40 updated references (75% from the last five years). References outside this period are acceptable if they constitute a fundamental framework for the study; authors must justify this in the cover letter.

Figures and Tables: Insert figures and tables in the text in sequential order, numbered in the order cited. Each must have a proper legend. If using figures or tables from other sources, cite the original source. A total of up to 5 figures and/or tables is allowed.

Ethical Aspects: For research involving humans, submissions must include the Ethics Committee approval number, as established by Resolution 466/2012 of the Ministry of Health, attached in the supplementary documents. Research involving animal experiments must follow ethical principles adopted by the National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation (CONCEA), and the approval number from the Ethics Committee on Animal Use (CEUA) must be included and attached in the supplementary documents.

 

5. Manuscript Formatting

Articles must be typed on A4 paper, with 1.5 line spacing and margins of 3 cm on the top and left, and 2.5 cm on the bottom and right. Articles should have a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 pages, including references and appendices. Use Times New Roman font, size 12, except for footnotes, which should be size 10. For the title in Portuguese and English (mandatory), use font size 12, uppercase, bold, and centered.

Figures and tables should be inserted into the text in sequential order and numbered according to their citation in the text.

Total Number of Pages: 20 pages for original articles; 15 pages for review articles.

References:

References must comply with the Vancouver style: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html. Up to 50 references are recommended. At least 75% of references should be from the last five years.

In-text numerical citations should be listed consecutively in superscript Arabic numerals, without citing authors’ names (except when constituting theoretical or methodological references). For sequential numbers, indicate the first and last numerals separated by a hyphen (e.g., 1-3); for non-sequential numbers, separate with commas (e.g., 1-2,4). There should be no space between the superscript number and the preceding word. Example: Coronavírus³⁻⁶,¹⁶,²¹. Page numbers should not be included. Bibliographic references should appear at the end of the article, in the order they are cited in the text.

Examples of References:

Book: ⁶ Rios TA. Compreender e ensinar: por uma docência da melhor qualidade. 2. ed. São Paulo: Cortez; 2001.

Journal Article: ⁵ Fiori C, Andreatta M, Cabrera, Sulzbacher MM, de Oliveira VA, Frizzo MN. C-Reactive Protein, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and d-dimer as prognostic biomarkers in COVID-19 patients. Rev. Contexto & Saúde. 2025;25(50):e12994

Theses and Dissertations: Preferably avoid, as they are considered grey literature. Example: ⁸ Vaz, SMCV. Analysis of late-onset sepsis incidence in neonates assisted in an Intensive Care Unit [master’s thesis]. Ijuí, RS: Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Unijuí; 2022. 105 p.

Footnotes: Footnotes should be numbered throughout the text and used only when necessary. In tables and figures, footnotes should be indicated with symbols (*, †, ‡, §, etc.).

Tables: Tables must be formatted using Microsoft Word’s table functionality, Times New Roman font size 10, single line spacing. Each data point should occupy a specific cell, with rows and columns properly defined and no empty cells. Table titles should be at the top, and source information at the bottom (e.g., Source: Authors). Each column should be clearly labeled for clarity. Internal lines should be placed only above and below the header and at the last row to separate main data visually. This ensures clear presentation and accurate reading of the table content.

Figures: Figures include visual representations such as charts, drawings, diagrams, flowcharts, and photos. In-text references should use “Figure,” followed by the corresponding number (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.). The title and source (e.g., Source: Authors) should be placed below the figure.

Text Boxes: Should present textual, not numerical, information and be framed with border lines. If sourced externally, provide reference; if created by authors, indicate: Source: Prepared by the authors.

Graphs: Must be clear and legible. Cite the source if extracted from other publications; if created by authors, indicate: Source: Prepared by the authors.

Diagrams, Drawings, Flowcharts: Must be created with appropriate tools, clear and legible. Cite sources if extracted from publications; if created by authors, indicate: Source: Prepared by the authors.

Photos: Must be clear and submitted in high resolution.

Participant Quotes: For qualitative research presenting interviewee quotes, indent 1.25 cm from the left margin, no italics, no quotation marks, and identify the participant after the period in parentheses. Example: The qualitative research presents participants’ quotes. (Suj1)

 

6. Cover Letter for the Article

At the time of submission, the corresponding author must submit the Cover Letter for the article. A template is provided in the journal guidelines. The cover letter requires the following information:

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR INFORMATION: Name of the corresponding author; institution of the corresponding author; full address of the institution of the corresponding author.

GENERAL ARTICLE INFORMATION: Manuscript title; manuscript category (original article or review article); dissertation/thesis article or project; sources of funding; study contribution.

AUTHOR INFORMATION: Name, institution, city/state, country of each author, Lattes CV (for Brazilian authors), and ORCID; detailed description of each author’s specific contributions (CRediT taxonomy).

SUGGESTED AD HOC REVIEWER: The corresponding author should suggest an Ad Hoc reviewer for the article. This reviewer must hold a doctoral degree and have no affiliation with the authors’ institutions.

Through this cover letter, the authors of the manuscript confirm that:

The submitted manuscript is original, unpublished, and has not been and will not be submitted to any other journal while under review by Revista Contexto & Saúde.
The manuscript has not been published in whole or in part in any other medium and does not substantially resemble any other work by the authors or third parties.

All data presented in the article are legitimate and authentic.

The authors actively contributed to the conception of this work and take full responsibility for its content. No financial or institutional relationships that could influence the publication have been omitted. All contributors who do not meet authorship criteria have been properly acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section with their written consent.

Any conflicts of interest have been disclosed, and any financial support received for this research has been fully acknowledged.

The authors agree to serve as reviewers in the manuscript evaluation process when requested by the journal.

All ethical principles for research involving humans and/or animals have been strictly followed in accordance with Resolution No. 466/12 of the National Health Council (CNS) and the National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation (Concea) of 2023. All relevant documents proving compliance with these principles are being submitted along with the manuscript, with clear descriptions in the “Methodology/Methods” section.

The data presented are not the result of scientific misconduct, including falsification, misappropriation of third-party materials (e.g., tables, graphs, charts, figures, scales, drawings, instruments, questionnaires, methodology validation, and other illustrations), plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or duplication. The authors declare they are the sole owners of the copyright. If the article contains third-party material, the authors confirm that prior permission for reproduction has been obtained, in compliance with Brazilian Law No. 9.610/98 on copyright.

The authors fully agree with the Open Access and Copyright Policy adopted by Revista Contexto & Saúde, which uses the Creative Commons License – CC BY. This license allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon their work, even for commercial purposes, provided that the original creation is properly credited. The authors grant the journal the right to the first publication of this work with proper acknowledgment of authorship.

The authors agree with the PRE-PROOF publication of the article. That is, after acceptance, the article may be published in its unedited version. Once reviewed and formatted by Editora Unijuí, the authors commit to making the requested changes for publication in the final version.

If the manuscript is approved for publication, the authors will translate it into English and cover all costs associated with translation and/or revision.

 

7. General Information on Authorship / CRediT Taxonomy

The authors’ names must not appear in the manuscript document itself, only in the submission system metadata and in the Cover Letter.

The submission metadata must include each author’s email, ORCID, and institution. Up to three hierarchical levels of institutional affiliation may be included, e.g., “University, Faculty, and Department/Program.”

The maximum number of authors is limited to eight, with exceptions considered only with a justified rationale for inclusion. Adding authors whose contributions do not meet the established criteria will not be accepted. These contributors can, however, be recognized in the Acknowledgments section, which is reserved for individuals or institutions that supported the research or collaborated with the study but did not qualify for authorship.

The participation and contribution of each individual to the work will be carefully evaluated to ensure that only those meeting the authorship criteria are listed as authors. The purpose of this policy is to ensure transparency and proper attribution of credit to those involved in the study, while maintaining the integrity and validity of the academic work. Authorship criteria are established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE): https://www.icmje.org/recommendation

The specific contributions of each author must be detailed in the Article Cover Letter.

CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) is a comprehensive classification framework that comprises 14 distinct roles, each representing typical functions performed by contributors in the creation of academic and scientific work. These roles describe the specific and individual contributions of each author to the research, allowing a detailed representation of their participation.

The primary purpose of this taxonomy is to promote transparency regarding the individual contributions of authors in scientific works, facilitating improvements in attribution, recognition, and accountability systems. It is important to note that a single contributor may perform more than one role in the creation of a work, and CRediT provides a structured framework to capture this multiplicity of contributions clearly and systematically.

Conceptualization: Idea, formulation, or evolution of overarching objectives.

Data Curation: Management of activities to annotate (produce metadata), clean data, and maintain research data (including software code, when necessary for the interpretation of the data itself) for initial use or later reuse.

Formal Analysis: Application of statistical, mathematical, computational, or other formal techniques to analyze or synthesize study data.

Funding Acquisition: Securing financial support for the project that led to the publication.

Investigation: Conducting research and the investigation process, specifically performing experiments or data/evidence collection.

Methodology: Development or creation of methodology; model creation.

Project Administration: Responsibility for managing and coordinating the planning and execution of the research.

Resources: Provision of study materials, reagents, materials, patients, laboratory samples, animals, instrumentation, computing resources, or other analysis tools.

Software: Programming, software development, creating computer programs, implementing codes and algorithms, testing components of existing code.

Supervision: Responsibility for supervision and leadership in planning and executing research activities, including external guidance to the main team.

Validation: Verification, either as part of the activity or separately, of replication/reproducibility of results/experiments and other research outcomes.

Visualization: Preparation, creation, and/or presentation of published work, specifically data visualization/presentation.

Writing – Original Draft: Preparation, creation, and/or presentation of the published work, specifically writing the first draft (including substantial translations).

Writing – Review & Editing: Preparation, creation, and/or presentation of the published work by those involved in the original research group, especially critical review, commentary, or revision, including pre- or post-publication processes.

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8. Considerations Regarding the Use of Chatbots in Submitted Manuscripts

To ensure the integrity and reliability of conclusions and results presented in scientific manuscripts that employ Chatbots, as well as to maintain public trust in the reported findings, Revista Contexto & Saúde adopts specific guidelines on the ethical aspects associated with the use of these technologies in scientific manuscripts.

Transparency: Authors must provide full transparency regarding the use of Chatbots in the manuscript writing process, supplying detailed information (name, version, model, and source) on how the technology was used and what contribution the Chatbots made to the text creation.

Responsibility: Authors must take full responsibility for the work performed by Chatbots in their manuscripts, ensuring the accuracy of what is presented and the absence of plagiarism. Additionally, human authors must ensure that no plagiarism is present in their articles, including text generated by Chatbots.

Attribution: Authors must ensure proper attribution of all sources, including material produced by Chatbots. Moreover, they should seek and cite sources that support the statements generated by the Chatbots.

Limitations: Authors must discuss the limitations and potential biases of using Chatbots in the production of scientific texts, such as their inability to fully understand nuances or ambiguities in language.

Declaration Requirement: Revista Contexto & Saúde requires authors to disclose the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process by including a statement at the time of manuscript submission (Item 2 – Manuscript Transfer).

The statement should contain the following information:

"Declaration of Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process"

"During the preparation of this article, the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE] for the purpose of [PURPOSE]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as necessary and assume full responsibility for the content of the publication."

It should be noted that this declaration does not apply to the use of basic text revision tools, such as spell checkers, grammar checkers, reference managers, or similar. If no generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in the writing process, including this statement is not mandatory.

 

9. Editorial Process

Revista Contexto & Saúde adopts standardized editorial processes and quality assurance practices at all stages, starting from the receipt of the manuscript.

9. 1. Stages of the Editorial Process

Pre-Review: Initially, the article is received by the technical team, which verifies compliance with the journal’s submission guidelines. Subsequently, the manuscript is evaluated by members of the Editorial Committee, who assess its alignment with the general criteria of the journal and its editorial policy. Articles will be rejected at this stage if they:
a) consist solely of a literature review, or are excerpts from a dissertation, thesis, project, or research report without proper adaptation;
b) are excessively descriptive and lack analytical depth;
c) do not present a significant contribution to the field of knowledge;
d) fail to comply with the journal’s publication standards.

Rejected manuscripts are archived, while approved manuscripts proceed to the next stage.

Peer Review: Articles are evaluated by at least two experts in the thematic area from the pool of ad hoc reviewers registered as members of the journal’s Scientific Committee/Reviewers, affiliated with different institutions in Brazil or abroad. The review process is double-blind, meaning the identities of both reviewers and authors are concealed, and the reviews may or may not be published alongside the article. Reviewers assess the manuscript based on the following guidelines: clarity of writing, readability, adherence to scientific standards, currency and adequacy of the theoretical-conceptual framework, alignment of the study’s objective with the journal’s focus and scope, clearly stated objectives in the abstract, introduction, and conclusion, appropriate methodological approach, proper presentation and discussion of results in relation to the theoretical framework, concise conclusions consistent with the methodology and results, and originality and contribution to the field. After submitting a descriptive review on the journal’s platform, the reviewer must select one of the following recommendations: Accept; Mandatory Revisions; or Reject.

Feedback to Authors: Following the ad hoc reviewers’ evaluations, the editor will forward the feedback to the corresponding author, indicating aspects that require correction, supplementation, or improvement. Authors must make the revisions within the established deadline.

Author Revision: When returning the manuscript, the author must highlight the changes made and attach a detailed response letter explaining how each suggestion was addressed or, when necessary, justifying any disagreements. This stage is essential to ensure scientific rigor and editorial quality prior to the final decision.

Editorial Decision: Based on the reviews and revised manuscript, the journal’s editors will communicate the editorial decision regarding acceptance or rejection. If further content or structural adjustments are needed, these will be indicated to the authors. Editors may also suggest stylistic adjustments to align the text with the journal’s editorial standards and formatting.

Translation to English: Revista Contexto & Saúde publishes all articles in English. Therefore, manuscripts submitted in Portuguese or Spanish must be translated into English after acceptance. The editor will contact the authors to coordinate this process.

Pre-Proof Publication: After acceptance, the journal will publish the accepted version without edits, with a watermark indicating that it is an unedited version of the article, including the following note:
"This is a preliminary and unedited version of a manuscript accepted for publication in Revista Contexto & Saúde. As a service to our readers, we are providing this initial version as accepted. The manuscript will still undergo review, formatting, and author approval before final publication."

The DOI will be assigned at this stage. The editor will later contact the authors for publication of the final versions.

Language Review: All approved articles undergo linguistic and reference review. Minor adjustments that do not affect content comprehension are made by the reviewers.

Layout: The article will be formatted according to the journal’s final publication template, respecting its visual and graphic standards.

Proofing: The formatted version will be sent to the author for final verification, allowing adjustments only for linguistic or minor corrections that do not affect the content or structure. Corrections must be communicated within the deadline set by the editorial office.

Final Version: After approval of the final proof, the pre-proof version is replaced by the definitive version on the journal’s website.

 

9. 2. Quality Control of the Editorial Process

Editorial Quality: The publisher and the editorial committee 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 the editorial workflow stages and the standardization of evaluation criteria. The journal publicly discloses the names of the editors, along with their institutional affiliations and ORCID information.

Quality of Ad Hoc Reviewers: The selection of ad hoc reviewers is rigorous and aims to ensure the quality and impartiality of evaluations. Reviewers are chosen based on their active and productive participation in the manuscript’s thematic area, with recent and recognized experience in the field. Additionally, previous review performance is considered, prioritizing those who have demonstrated commitment to deadlines and quality in their analyses. The journal ensures that reviewers have no conflicts of interest and no recent co-authorship or collaboration ties with the authors of the manuscript under review. The list of ad hoc reviewers who performed 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. The editor must follow the guidelines of the journal’s editorial board and comply with legal requirements related to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Decisions are based on the reports submitted by ad hoc reviewers, considering the scientific quality and merit of the manuscript. The evaluation process is conducted impartially, without any discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, nationality, or political stance of the authors. The journal employs a double-blind review system, in which both reviewers and authors remain mutually anonymous, to prevent any form of bias during the review process.

Post-Publication Quality: The journal adopts an open-access model, meaning that all articles are made publicly available immediately and free of charge once published online. Anyone can access, read, and examine the full content of the texts freely, promoting transparency and scientific reproducibility.

The journal welcomes comments, questions, and suggestions regarding published articles. Readers may submit a letter to the editor with their observations. In case of identified scientific errors or ethical issues involving a published article, the editorial team should be contacted. Once notified, the necessary procedures for investigation will be initiated. If the issues are confirmed, appropriate measures, such as corrections or formal retractions, will be adopted in accordance with international ethical guidelines.

 

10. Guidelines for Reviewers and Article Evaluation Criteria

The Revista Contexto & Saúde is committed to promoting the dissemination of relevant, high-quality scientific research in the field of health. The following are the criteria for Peer Review evaluation:

Compliance with Journal Standards: Does the manuscript strictly adhere to the formatting and presentation guidelines of Revista Contexto & Saúde, ensuring standardization and uniformity in publications?

Clarity of the Investigated Problem: Is the research problem clearly formulated and presented, allowing precise understanding of the study objectives?

Contribution of the Study: Is the manuscript relevant and innovative, adding knowledge to the field of health?

National or International Relevance: Does the article present relevance beyond the local scope, contributing to national or international health research contexts?

Analysis of Scientific Literature: Is the literature review relevant and comprehensive, demonstrating familiarity with previously published scientific works related to the study topic?

Adequacy of the Research Method: Is the research method appropriate to address the investigated problem, ensuring the reliability and validity of the results?

Clarity and Replicability of the Method: Is the description of the method clear and detailed, allowing other researchers to replicate the study?

Data Analysis: Are the data analyses performed clearly, appropriately, and correctly, providing a well-founded interpretation of the results?

Adequate Presentation of Results: Are the results presented clearly, objectively, and appropriately, facilitating reader comprehension?

Discussion and Evidence-Based Conclusions: Are the discussion and conclusion(s) supported by the presented results and/or by a current and relevant literature review, providing a consistent argumentation?

Text Quality: Is the text clear, coherent, and well-organized, contributing to the dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge?

By adopting these evaluation criteria, Revista Contexto & Saúde aims to maintain a high standard of excellence in its publications, providing readers and researchers with a reliable source of scientific knowledge in the field of health.

 

11. Clinical Trials

For clinical trial studies, Revista Contexto & Saúde follows the recommendations of the Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (BIREME), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the registration of clinical trials.

It is required that the Clinical Trial Registration Number be provided prior to the data collection phase of the study. This registration must be obtained from one of the following entities:

• Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR)
• ClinicalTrials.gov
• International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN)
• Nederlands Trial Register (NTR)
• UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR)
• WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP)
• Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (ReBEC)

Or from other clinical trial registries that meet the criteria established by the WHO.

Providing the appropriate registration number is an essential measure to ensure transparency, traceability, and research integrity in clinical trials. These guidelines aim to promote the dissemination of complete and accurate information about clinical studies, prevent selective reporting of results, and help avoid publication bias. Furthermore, clinical trial registration facilitates the monitoring of ongoing studies, allowing the scientific community and the general public to access relevant information about health research.

 

12. Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation

To enhance the quality and transparency of health research, manuscripts must follow the recommendations of the Equator Network Guides according to the type of study. The guidelines for each study type are as follows:

Quality Improvement Studies:

Refer to the "Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence" (SQUIRE 2.0 – checklist).

Randomized Clinical Trials:
Use the CONSORT Guidelines (checklist and flowchart).
It is important to note that clinical trials must be prospectively registered with one of the entities mentioned in section 4.5.

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses:
Use the PRISMA Guidelines (checklist and flowchart).
For other types of reviews (meta-synthesis, scoping review, mapping review, overview, integrative review, among others), use the PRISMA extensions, available at http://www.prisma-statement.org/Extensions.

Observational Epidemiological Studies:
Refer to the STROBE Guidelines (checklist).

Qualitative Studies:
The COREQ Guidelines (checklist) are recommended.

Note: It is essential to follow the specific guidelines for each type of study to ensure proper structuring and presentation of research results. Adherence to these guidelines contributes to improving the quality and transparency of health research.

 

13. Research Ethics

13. 1. Editorial Code of Conduct: Statement on Misconduct in Publications

Revista Contexto & Saúde is committed to research and publication ethics, upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the publication process.

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, and articles derived from portions of the author’s own research reports, undergraduate or graduate theses, dissertations, or other academic works will not be accepted without proper adaptation.

The journal employs plagiarism detection software (Plagius) to ensure adherence to ethical principles and prevent malpractice in scientific production.

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 will follow these procedures together with the support team at Editora UNIJUÍ:
a) Evidence of the detected plagiarism will be sent to the author(s), requesting a response regarding the issue.
b) If the response is unsatisfactory or the text is not corrected, the article will not be published.

Revista Contexto & Saúde adopts the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) – https://publicationethics.org/core-practices – and follows the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors – https://publicationethics.org/files/Code_of_conduct_for_journal_editors_Mar11.pdf.

 13. 2. Ethics Committee

Authors must declare, in articles involving human participants, whether the procedures followed the guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki (1964, with revisions in 1975, 1983, 1989, 1996, 2000, and 2008), in addition to complying with the specific legislation of the country where the research was conducted. For studies carried out in Brazil, it is required to indicate compliance with Resolution No. 466 of the National Health Council, dated December 12, 2012, and Resolution No. 510, dated April 7, 2016.

Furthermore, for articles originating from research involving human participants, authors must inform whether the project was approved by a Research Ethics Committee. For studies involving experiments with animals, authors must indicate whether the project was approved by the Animal Use Ethics Committee. In both cases, the author must specify the approval number and attach a copy of the approval opinion as a supplementary document.

 

13. 3. Editorial Policies

The policies below are available in the “About the Journal” section:

• Policies on Authorship and Contributions
• Policies on Conflicts of Interest
• Policies on Post-Publication Corrections
• Policies on Publication of Addenda
• Policies on Publication of Retractions
• Policies on Publication of Errata
• Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
• Complaint Management Policy
• Archiving Policy
• Dissemination Policy – Websites and Social Media
• Privacy Policy

 

14. Open Science

Open science is emerging as a new way to conduct and communicate research, emphasizing transparency in processes and sharing of content to ensure methodological rigor and cooperation among researchers. At the time of submission, the corresponding author must submit, along with the manuscript, the Open Science Compliance Form, available in the journal’s guidelines.

The Revista Contexto & Saúde adheres to open science through:

 

14. 1. Pre-prints

Pre-prints are offered as an option for authors to initiate formal communication of their research.

A pre-print is a scientific manuscript deposited by the authors in a public server. The pre-print contains complete data and methodologies and is often the same manuscript being submitted to a journal.

Pre-prints accelerate the dissemination of research results and allow authors to receive feedback from readers and make any pertinent modifications.

Authors who choose to deposit a pre-print and subsequently or simultaneously submit to Revista Contexto & Saúde must indicate that the manuscript is deposited on a pre-print server, providing its name and URL in the Open Science Compliance Form.

Revista Contexto & Saúde only accepts the submission of original manuscripts, except those previously deposited in pre-print repositories. Simultaneous submission to another journal for evaluation is not allowed.

 

14. 2. Availability of Research Data and Other Materials

Authors are encouraged to make available all content (data, program codes, and other materials) underlying the manuscript either prior to or at the time of publication. Exceptions are allowed in cases involving legal or ethical constraints. The aim is to facilitate manuscript evaluation and, if approved, contribute to the preservation and reuse of content as well as the reproducibility of research.

Information regarding the availability (or unavailability) of the content underlying submitted articles must be included in the Open Science Compliance Form (a document to be completed and attached as a supplementary file at the time of submission).

 

14. 3. Open Peer Review and Identification of the Associate Editor

This item refers to transparency in the evaluation of articles submitted to Revista Contexto & Saúde.

Authors may choose to opt for open peer review, meaning the publication or non-publication of the peer review reports of the manuscript evaluation, in case the submitted article is accepted for publication. The author’s choice must be indicated in the Open Science Compliance Form. Reviewers must also indicate their preferences upon receiving the request to evaluate a given article.

Additionally, the published article identifies the name of the Associate Editor who conducted the evaluation process. The process begins with the pre-analysis of the submitted manuscript, in which the Associate Editor examines the article to verify its alignment with the journal’s scope and criteria. Once approved in the pre-analysis, the manuscript is sent for evaluation by subject-matter specialists. Based on the reports provided by the reviewers, the Associate Editor makes a decision regarding the article. This decision can vary among three main options: acceptance, revision, or rejection.

 

15. Publication

15. 1. Time to Publication

The estimated time for the evaluation process is 6 months, with the total time (from submission to publication) being 10 months.

 

15. 2. Publication in English

For articles submitted in Portuguese or Spanish, once accepted, an English version will be requested for publication. The Journal will publish the Portuguese/English or Spanish/English version. For articles submitted in English, only that language will be published.

 

15. 3. Pre-Proof Publication

 After the article is accepted (and translated into English for articles submitted in Portuguese or Spanish), the Journal will publish the accepted version without edits, with a watermark indicating that it is an unedited version of the article, with the following information:

This is a preliminary and unedited version of a manuscript that has been accepted for publication in Revista Contexto & Saúde. As a service to our readers, we are making this initial version available as accepted. The manuscript will still undergo review, formatting, and approval by the authors before being published in its final form.

At this stage, the publication will already have a DOI assigned. Subsequently, the editor will contact the authors regarding the publication of the final versions.

 

15. 4. 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 accordance with the principle of disseminating scientific knowledge.

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Atribuição 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0), which permits 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 open access definition of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), users are allowed to read, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any lawful purpose, without requiring prior permission from the editor or the 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.

 

15. 5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

By publishing in Revista Contexto & Saúde, authors agree to the following terms:

The works are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits:

Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format;

Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial purposes.

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 conditions may be applied that restrict the permitted use under this license.

Notices:

The license does not apply to public domain elements or materials covered by legal exceptions;

The license does not grant all rights necessary for specific uses (e.g., image rights, privacy rights, or moral rights);

The journal is not responsible for the 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 reporting research results of interest that have not been published or submitted simultaneously to another journal with the same objective will be accepted.

References to trademarks or specific products are for identification purposes only, without any promotional connection on the part of the authors or the journal.

License Agreement:Authors retain copyright over their article and grant Revista Contexto & Saúde the right of first publication.

 

15. 6. E-location

Revista Contexto & Saúde adopts the e-location system for each published article. Articles no longer use continuous and sequential page numbering (e.g., 1–15; 16–25) and instead feature an electronic identifier called e-location (e.g., e13264; e13965), which is displayed in the PDF under “how to cite.” The number of pages is still included in the PDFs solely to facilitate page-count control.

 

15. 7. Publication Fees

Revista Contexto & Saúde does not charge any fees for submission or peer review.

To ensure the journal’s periodicity, regularity, quality, and open access to published manuscripts, a production fee of R$ 600.00 is charged for accepted articles. This fee covers the costs of language revision, formatting, DOI registration, and journal maintenance.

Payment can be made via PayPal after article acceptance or by bank deposit.

^{BANCO DO BRASIL - Ag.: 0371-9 - Cc.: 7458-6 - O código identificador é o CPF do depositante ou CNPJ – FIDENE: 90738014/0001-08}

^{BANRISUL – Ag.: 0220 - Cc.: 2400159201}

^{CAIXA ECONÔMICA FEDERAL – Ag.: 4311 – Operação: 003 – Conta:122-4}

^{SICREDI – Ag.: 0361 – Conta: 8001-2}

^{PIX (CNPJ) – 90.738.014/0001-08}

In the case of payment by bank deposit or Pix, the corresponding author must send the following information to revistaseletronicas@unijui.edu.br for the issuance of an invoice:

^{Full name; CPF (Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry); Complete address; E-mail; Article title; Any other information that the authors require to appear on the invoice.}

For any questions, authors may contact the journal at the email address revistaseletronicas@unijui.edu.br 

 

This information was updated on August 29, 2025.