
Research Ethics
The journal requires compliance with ethical issues involved in research. The following documents are taken into consideration:
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Resolution No. 510, dated April 7, 2016, of the Brazilian National Health Council (CNS);
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Resolution No. 466, dated December 12, 2012, of the Brazilian National Health Council (CNS).
Accordingly, in the case of research involving human subjects, the following is required:
- For research submitted to a Research Ethics Committee:
- Include in the body of the manuscript the approval number issued by the Research Ethics Committee to which it was submitted;
- It is recommended to include information regarding the ethical care adopted by the authors during the research process.
- Include in the body of the manuscript the approval number issued by the Research Ethics Committee to which it was submitted;
- For research not submitted to a Research Ethics Committee:
Ethical guidelines specifically concerning authors, reviewers, and editors are described in the "Guidelines" sections.
