Submissions

Author Guidelines

PAPER PRESENTATION

Authors may only submit papers through the electronic system of the Journal. Before beginning the submission process, we ask authors to read all instructions. The main author must subscribe on the website, thus receiving a user name, password and instructions on the submission process. Once subscribed, the author may log on to the system at any time, using login and password. After the subscription, the author is sent directly to the User Page, and may initiate a new submission, edit active ones, as well as visualize active of filed submissions.
Every submission process has specific instructions to be followed step by step. In case it is not possible to complete all steps, the author must resume the process by accessing the incomplete submission at any time.
It is imperative that the main author includes in the system (metadata) the data of all authors in the order in which they figure on the title page of the manuscript, as well as their e-mail addresses, institutions, etc. The fields for title in Portuguese and English and abstract in Portuguese and English must also be filled.
Any form of communication with the editors or the executive office, as well as the sending of files, answers and communications, must be done via the Electronic System of the Journal. Files and communications sent by e-mail will not be accepted.

The Journal does not have any article processing charges for authors and manuscripts are available for free after publication, according to the Creative Commons license at the bottom of this page.

1. LAYOUT AND FORMAT

Papers must be submitted only via the electronic system of the Journal, using Word for Windows 98 or compatible, font Arial 12, space between lines of 1.5 cm, margin 2.0 cm each. The document must formatted for size A4 (210 x 297 mm). Begin each section on separate pages: title page, abstract with keywords in both languages, text, acknowledgments, references, tables, figures, etc. Number the pages consecutively, starting on the title page. Page numbers must come on the lower right corner of each page.
Illustrations must not exceed ¼ of the space used by the article in its entirety. Pictures must come in high resolution. If personal pictures are to be used, they may not be identified, or they must come together with a written permission of the photographed persons.

2. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

2.1 Title Page or Cover Page

• Title: must be concise and complete, bold-faced with font 16, and must not exceed 90 characters (including spaces). It is highly recommended to start with the term that represents the most important aspect of the work, with the remaining terms in descending order of importance;

• Title in English: must follow the format of the original title and correspond to an accurate translation.

• Authors’ Names: include complete name, area of graduation, the highest title and institutional affiliation.

• Name of the Department(s) or Institution to which the work must be attributed.

• Author for correspondence: name, complete address, phone number and e-mail of the author for correspondence.

• Sources of Financing: funding agency, scholarship, equipment, medications and/or others.

• Total number of words for the text (excluding index, acknowledgments, conventions and references).

• Number of Figures and Tables

2.2 Abstract and Keywords

• Abstract: structured, minimum of 80 and maximum of 250 words, in Portuguese and English, this last in italics. The Abstract must contain: the aims of the investigation study, methods (type of study; selection of individuals or animals; the main basic procedures), results (specifying the figures of the significant findings and their respective statistical relevance), and main conclusions.

• Keywords: After each abstract, present 3 to 5 terms, in Portuguese and in English, respectively, that identify the theme, restricted to the descriptors recommended at the DeCS (Descritores em Ciências da Saúde), translated from MeSH (Medical Subject of Health), and offered free of charge by the BIREME in three languages, at the URL: http://decs.bvs.br.

• Text Structure: the parts of the paper called pre-text (ABSTRACTS) and post-text (REFERENCES and APPENDIX (APPENDIX A – Title. APPENDIX B – Title.), must have their titles centralized and must not be numbered. Attachments (complements added without the participation of the authors) will not be accepted. The text, beginning at the introduction and continuing until the Conclusions/Final Remarks, must have their titles: short; uppercased and aligned to the left.

• Tables: must contain the representative data that contributes to the qualification of the text, numbered with Arabic numerals, titles in uppercase and without highlights (Ex.: TABLE 1 – Description of the samples), spaced 1.5 cm (including footnotes). The tables must be presented at the end of the file, in order of appearance and on separate pages. Do not insert tables in the middle of the text.

• Illustrations: (figures, drawings, graphs, etc.) must be identified on their lower part, preceded by the identification word, followed by its number in the order of appearance in the text, in Arabic numerals [...] in a brief and clear form, in lowercase and without highlight (Ex.: FIGURE 1 – Measurement scheme using...). Illustrations must be presented at the end of the file, in order of appearance and on separate pages. Do not insert illustrations in the middle of the text. All illustrations must preferably be in shades of gray, except for specific cases in which the reproduction in colors is paramount for its comprehension.

• Footnotes: used preferably for clarification of terms and, if indispensable, must come sequenced by asterisk starting from the last one used for the titles of the authors and inserted superscript on the text line.

• Quotations: Direct quotations of up to 3 lines must come between quotation marks, inserted in the text; those with more than 3 lines must come in a new paragraph, font Arial 11, single space and without quotation marks.

• References: list in numerical and consecutive order and in order of appearance in the text of all the authors quoted in the text. The numbers must come superscript, before period and without space in relation to the text. Identify the same article by the same number whenever it is quoted, abiding strictly by the Vancouver Style (www.icmje.org). Use font Arial 11 and single space. Some examples are presented below:

Standard article

Fernandez A, Formigo J. Are Canadian prostheses used? A long-term experience. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2005;29(2):177-81.

Rietman JS, Dijkstra PU, Hoekstra HJ, Eisma WH, Szabo BG, Groothoff JW, Geertzen JH. Late morbidity after treatment of breast cancer in relation to daily activities and quality of life: a systematic review. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2003;29:229-38.

Article for electronic journal
Abramo AC, Milan RC, Mateus S. Evaluation of the sensibility of the areola-mamillary complex after mammaplasty with superior vertical dermal pedicle. Rev Soc Bras Cir Plást. [online journal]. 1999 Jul [captured 1999 Jul 27]; 14(1):[7 screens] Available at: http://www.sbcp.org/revista/vol14_n1/abramo/index.html

Books

Beck A, Rush AJ, Shaw BF, Emery G. Cognitive therapy of depression. Porto Alegre: Artes Médicas; 1997.
Cunningham FG, Macdonald PC, Gant NF, Leveno KJ, Gilstrap III LC, Hankins GDV, et al. Williams obstetrics. 20th ed. Stamford: Appleton & Lange; 1997.
Botega NJ, organizador. Psychiatric practice at the general hospital: referral and emergency. Porto Alegre: Artmed; 2006.

• Appendix: used only if necessary to the understanding of the work, it must contain the minimum possible pages (which will be counted as part of the text) and must come after the references.

• Acknowledgments: if necessary, they must be brief and objective and come at the end of the article as an editorial note.
• Errata: the requests for correction must be sent within 30 days after the publication of the journal.

ORIGINAL ARTICLES – divulges unpublished research results in health services, either in qualitative and/or quantitative aspects. The text must be structured in:

• Introduction – must contain the theoretical basis necessary for the formation and contextualization of the problem at hand and of the aims of the research;

• Materials and Methods – must be described in a complete form, allowing for their replication and including the outline of the study, the characterization of the sample or population, the statistical analysis and the ethical considerations.

• Results – must be presented briefly and concisely. Tables and figures may be used, whenever necessary, to ensure a better and more effective understanding of the data.

• Discussion – the aim of the discussion is to interpret the findings and relate them with already existing and available knowledge. The final remarks must be presented at the end of the discussion in a clear and direct form, taking into consideration the objectives proposed.

• In qualitative researches, the structure of the text may contemplate the results and data analysis in a single topic, followed by the final remarks.

CASE REPORT – meant for the publication of special cases that contribute in some original way or that contemplate an infrequent report in clinical practice. The text must be structured in:

• Introduction – must contain the theoretical basis necessary to the formation and contextualization of the problem at hand and of the aims of the research;

• Case Description – the case must be described completely and the necessary ethical considerations mentioned. In the case of procedures done, the methodology used must be described so as to allow for its replication. Should there be qualitative and quantitative data, they must be clearly expressed.

• Discussion – the aim of the discussion is to interpret the findings and relate them with already existing and available knowledge. The final remarks must be presented at the end of the discussion in a clear and direct form, taking into consideration the objectives proposed.

REVIEW ARTICLE – must encompass a theme of high relevance and must be undertaken by researchers members of research groups with recognized experience in the field. The review must be preferably systematic and follow the structure of original articles, and the section 'results' may be united to the section 'discussion'.

ARTICLE OF REFLECTION – approaches the discussion of a relevant theme in the present context of health. Must be preferably done at the request of the journal. Free structuring is allowed in the sections, at the authors’ discretion.

EXPERIENCE REPORT – description and analysis of professional experiences in the areas of teaching, research, assistance and extension. The text must be structured in:

• Introduction – must contain the theoretical basis necessary to the formation and contextualization of the problem at hand and of the aims of the research;

• Description of the experience – the experience must be described in a complete and clear form. Ethical aspects must be considered;

• Discussion – the aim of the discussion is to interpret the findings and relate them with already existing and available knowledge, mainly those mentioned in the introduction of the report. The final remarks must be presented at the end of the discussion in a clear and direct form, taking into consideration the objectives proposed.

BRIEF REVIEW – summary and analysis of a recently published book. Must contain a complete reference and guide the reader as to the characteristics and potential uses of the reviewed work.

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