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Peer Review
Process
The articles
submitted are subjected to a double-blind peer review process where neither
the reviewer nor the author have any data that allows them to identify
themselves. The author is informed of the decision of the Editorial Committee
once the evaluation period has concluded.
The final
decision on the publication of the manuscript corresponds to the Editorial
Committee, regardless of the decision of the arbitrators.
Review
process
Once the
manuscript is registered, it goes to the review or arbitration process,
in which the following is taken into account:
- The Editorial
Committee will be responsible of the arbitration group or the reviewers.
- Arbitrators
will conform to the arbitration regulations adopted by the journal,
grounded on the arbitration guide.
- Two specialized
arbitrators will be appointed, according to the subject that the manuscript
deals with.
- The double-blind
review will be carried out.
- If the
arbitrators do not agree on their criteria, a third party will be appointed.
- A form
will be used where the criteria and arguments of the arbitration are
registered. This constitutes the arbitration guide.
- The manuscript
must be evaluated and its results recorded in the space reserved for
that purpose within 60 days.
Once the
result of the review has been received, the arbitrators´ s suggestions
will be reconciled.
The Editorial
Committee will take the corresponding decision.
The corresponding
author will be informed by email of the results of the review, which may
be:
- Accept
submission. In this case, manuscripts go to the editing and publishing
process
- Publishable
with modifications. In this case, authors will have 30 days to to prepare
a new version, taking into account the recommendations of the review
process and register it with the same ID.
- Once registered,
manuscripts will go through the review process again. If after 30 days
the corrected papers are not received, the Editorial Committee can make
the decision to extend the date for another 30 days, or archive them.
This decision will always be informed to the corresponding authors by
email. If the articles are archived and the authors still desire to
publish in the journal, they must register the papers as new manuscripts
and notify the editor in the space corresponding to the first step of
the registration, explaining that it is a second version of the paper
whose title is recorded.
- Re-evaluable.
In this case, the main author is notified by email of the review considerations
and that the manuscript will be archived. It will be clarified that
if they still want to publish the paper in the journal, they must register
it as a new submission, commenting to the editor in the corresponding
space of the first step of the registration, that it is due to a new
version of the work whose title is consigned.
- Not publishable.
When the work does not meet formatting requirements, its content does
not belong to the scope of the journal or the subject is not of interest.
It is recommended to look for another journal related to such topic.
Open access
policy
This journal
provides immediate free access to its content under the principle that
making research results freely available to the public supports a greater
global knowledge exchange.
Those authors
who have publications in this journal, accept the following terms:
- Authors
will retain their copyright and guarantee the journal the right of first
publication of their work, which will be simultaneously subject to the
Creative Commons Attribution License, which allows third parties to
share the work, provided that they indicate the author and first publication
in this journal.
- Authors
may adopt other non-exclusive license agreements for the distribution
of the version of the published work (eg: deposit it in an institutional
thematic archive or publish it in a monographic volume), provided that
the initial publication in this journal is indicated.
- Authors
are allowed and recommended to disseminate their work through the internet
(eg: in institutional thematic files or on their website) before and
during the submission process, which can produce interesting exchanges
and increase citations of the published work. (See The Effect Of Open
Access)
Archives
This journal uses LOCKSS system to create an archive distributed among
participating libraries, which allows these libraries to create permanent
archives of the journal for preservation and restoration purposes.
How and
where to submit the manuscripts?
Manuscripts will be registered in the online journal management system,
Open Journal System (OJS). For doing so, you must register as an author
on the Journal's site: http://ems.sld.cu and follow the instructions.
Once the manuscript is registered, you will be able to monitor its editorial
process by identifying yourself with your username and password on the
journal's website.
The submission of manuscripts, processing and publication does not offer
any cost to authors; it is totally free.
Editorial
process at OJS
- Reception
of manuscripts. OJS will acknowledge receipt via e-mail, once the manuscript
is successfully registered.
- Review
process. Once the manuscript is registered, it goes to the review or
arbitration process, in accordance with the established policy and guidelines.
- Editing
process. Manuscripts that were approved for publication in the review
process will go through this process. The editor in charge of this process
can still contact the authors to specify details of the content or other
aspects that are required for publication in the journal.
Guidelines for authors
The Cuban Journal of Higher Medical Education is the official and scientific
publication of the Cuban Society of Educators in Health Sciences. Its
mission is to contribute to the development of this science through the
selection, evaluation and publication of scientific articles of proven
quality, novelty and relevance.
This magazine was created within the framework of the First National Conference
on Higher Medical Education held in 1986. Its first issue appeared in
1987. Its initial Editorial Board was formed by Prof. Dr. Juan Vela Valdés
as Director and Dr. Francisco Rojas Ochoa as Secretary. It began to be
published electronically from Vol. 9 in 1995, with Professor Dr. Juan
Carrizo Estévez as Director of this journal and Professor Lic.
Francisco Morales Calatayud as Secretary in 1997.
The Editorial Board is renewed in the new millennium. This publication
exhibits extensive experience and expertise in topics related to higher
medical education, hence contributions and collaborations are appreciated
to disseminate the best of these sciences.
The editorial board is involved in maintaining the visibility of the journal
and guaranteeing the quality of the articles published, so it will be
necessary for the authors to comply with the guidelines on time, the novelty
of the results and their contribution to medical education will be taken
into consideration.
Ethical
considerations
Submitted researches must comply with all ethical statements for the types
of studies, whether in humans or animals. (Declaration of Helsinki) http://bvs.sld.cu/revistas/recursos/helsinki.pdf
The article must not contain fragments from works previously published
or in the process of being published in publications or other media, without
proper citation.
Any ethical violation related to the document will be resolved through
the protocols established by the International Committee for Ethics in
Scientific Publication (COPE) (http://publicationethics.org/files/All_Flowcharts_Spanish_0.pdf).
Abbreviations
and acronyms
They will not be used in the abstract or the title.
Their full name will precede them the first time they appear in the text.
Those for international use will be used.
International System of Units (SI). All clinical laboratory results will
be reported in or permitted by SI units. If you want to add the traditional
units, they will be written in parentheses. Example: blood glucose: 5.55
mmol / L (100 mg / 100 mL).
Classification
of articles according to their structure
EDITORIAL
It expresses
positions and / or criteria directly related to a topic to be dealt with
by the journal or circumstantial scientific situation. It will be commissioned
to certain personalities by the Editorial Committee.
It will not exceed 1000 words. It can include bibliographic references.
LETTER
TO THE EDITOR
They comment or object articles published in this journal. They are published
with the aim of allowing the exchange of knowledge and experiences among
the readers. They may be written by one or two authors and have up to
3 pages or 1500 words, including bibliographic references
ORIGINAL
ITEMS
5000 words will be accepted, including bibliographic references, tables
and figures.
Format
IMRAD
Structured abstract:
- Motivating
introduction (synthesis).
- Objective.
A single infinitive verb; that is, a single objective. It must be clear,
precise, measurable, achievable, and correspond to the type of study.
- Methods
(universe, sample, method for obtaining the sample size and selection
of subjects, and procedures used)
- Most relevant
results.
- Conclusions
or comprehensive considerations.
- Keywords.
They must be specific and representative of the semantic content
of the document, both in the main and secondary contents. They must
contain at least 3 keywords or key phrases. It is recommended to use
DeCs thesaurus. (Descriptors in Health Sciences) http://decs.bvs.br/E/homepagee.htm.
In addition, consult MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) for the English
language at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh
Introduction:
1 or 2 pages.
Brief general explanation on the subject.
Background.
Current state of the subject.
Study objective: it must coincide with that of the Abstract.
Methods
Type of study.
Universe and sample (in synthesis).
Subject selection criteria, if pertinent. Institution (s) of origin where
the data were recorded.
Variables and their operationalization.
Mention to the ethical aspects (in synthesis).
Techniques and procedures for obtaining information.
Processing and analysis techniques.
This section
is written in past (it was measured, counted, etc.)
Ethical aspects.
Research submitted must comply with all ethical statements for the types
of studies, whether in humans or animals. (Declaration of Helsinki) http://bvs.sld.cu/revistas/recursos/helsinki.pdf
Results
In relation to the study objective. Do not use decimals with periods (.).
Use commas (,)
No more than 5 tables, graphs and / or figures (in editable format, that
is, they can be modified)
Discussion
Interpretation of the study objective.
Discussion of study limitations, taking into account possible sources
of bias or imprecision.
Comparison with other studies. The possible causes of the differences
found between the expected and observed results are explored.
Reasoning.
Conclusions
or comprehensive considerations. Consistency between the objective,
the design and the study results. They will appear at the end of the article.
Bibliographic
reference format should follow that in Vancouver style, available at
http://bvs.sld.cu/revistas/recursos/vancouver_2016.pdf
BIBLIOGRAPHIC
REVIEWS OR REVIEW ARTICLE
Up to 6000 words will be accepted, not including bibliographic references,
tables and figures.
Structured
abstract:
- Motivating
introduction (synthesis).
- Objective.
An infinitive single verb; that is, a single objective. It must be clear,
precise, measurable, achievable, and correspond to the type of study.
- Procedures
used to collect the information.
- Most relevant
results.
- Conclusions
or comprehensive considerations.
- Keywords.
They must be specific and representative of the semantic content of
the document, both in the main and secondary contents. They must contain
at least 3 key words or key phrases. It is recommended to use DeCs thesaurus.
(Descriptors in Health Sciences) http://decs.bvs.br/E/homepagee.htm
In addition, consult MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) for the English
language at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh
Introduction
- It can
be more extensive than in other articles. Explanation of the problem
under review.
- Emphasize
the questions or relevance of the review. Objective of the paper.
- Methods
(information gathering)
- Search
sources.
- Search
criteria: make clear any established restrictions (e.g. period reviewed,
language etc.).
- Number
of articles consulted.
- Number
of selected articles.
- Inclusion-exclusion
criteria for the selection of articles.
- Interpretation
of the author (s).
- Conclusions
or final considerations. Consistency between the objectives, study design
and the results of the analysis, placed at the end of the article.
- Bibliographic
Reference format should follow that in Vancouver style, available at:
http://bvs.sld.cu/revistas/recursos/vancouver_2012.pdf
Observations
Validity evaluation: to evaluate the validity of the primary studies,
the design and carrying out of the investigations collected in the selected
articles must be analyzed; for this, values relative to the data can be
assigned, using a standardized evaluation.
Aspects
to consider:
- Scientific
credit of the source of origin of the articles.
- Reproducibility
and objectivity of the evaluations.
- Variability
of its results.
- Correct
combination of results.
- Criticisms
should be made in sufficient detail so that readers can assess the methodological
quality of the studies.
- Analysis
and integration of the information (do not include a title for "development"
but subtitles): a systematic foundation must be established between
them, which makes it possible to point out the congruencies and / or
contradictions of the literature, not a mere list of citations or abstracts.
POSITION
ESSAY OR ARTICLE
Up to 6000 words will be accepted, including bibliographic references,
tables and figures.
It constitutes a form of essay to try to answer a question or solve a
specific problem by means of logically expressed and duly supported arguments
or statements, which attempts to demonstrate the validity of such statement.
It is used as a way to encourage critical and independent judgment of
the authors.
This type of paper is intended to offer a set of relevant evidence in
favor of the position assumed. Ideas, thoughts, criticisms, reflections
and final conclusions can be expressed within the analysis of the topic
discussed.
It should have: structured or unstructured abstract, introduction, development
and conclusions
Structured
abstract
- Motivating
introduction (synthesis).
- Objective.
- Author's
position regarding the problem.
- Conclusions
or final considerations
- Keywords.
They must be specific and representative of the semantic content of
the document, both in the main and secondary contents. They must contain
at least 3 key words or key phrases. It is recommended to use DeCs thesaurus.
(Descriptors in Health Sciences) http://decs.bvs.br/E/homepagee.htm.
In addition, consult MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) for the English
language at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh
Unstructured
abstract
It will have the same requirements as the structured one, but it will
be written in paragraph form.
Introduction: the subject in question, the context in which it
is analyzed and its relevance, as well as the objective that motivates
this work will be well-defined.
Development: it contains the ideas explained by the author.
Conclusions or final considerations: they will show coherence between
the objective, the results of the analysis, and the ideas contributed
by the author. It will appear at the end of the article, as a paragraph.
Bibliographic reference format should follow that in Vancouver
style, available at: http://bvs.sld.cu/revistas/recursos/vancouver_2012.pdf
BRIEF
COMMUNICATIONS
Up to 1500 words will be accepted.
They are commissioned to or submitted by authors with experience in the
field, capable of delivering their own criteria based on scientific background.
Abstract
- Explain
the topic (in synthesis).
- Questions,
relevance or objective of the topic.
- Main comments.
- General
considerations.
They will
explain the comment or authorized opinion.
Brief presentation of the topic and final considerations will be explained
clearly, precisely and coherently.
Reference format should follow that in Norma Vancouver, available at:
http://bvs.sld.cu/revistas/recursos/vancouver_2012.pdf , except in a communication
with original criteria in which it may be referred to as consulted.
DIGITAL
THEMATIC SEARCH
It is dedicated to searching for topics on the internet, which encourages
the updating of users, and provides useful and updated abstracts and links
on the subject.
MASTERFUL
LECTURES
6000 words will be accepted without including bibliographic references,
tables and figures.
They will be commissioned to or presentation of professors with a higher
teaching category.
Structured abstract
Brief introduction
Objective
Content
The subject will be explained clearly, precisely and coherently
Final considerations.
Reference format should follow that in Vancouver style, available in:
http://bvs.sld.cu/revistas/recursos/vancouver_2012.pdf
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General
structure of the articles
First page, it will contain in the following numerical order:
1. Title,
which will not exceed 15 words. In Spanish and English. Do not use the
word "Title". Semicolon, colon, or full period are not allowed.
2. Full names of all authors ordered according to their participation.
No more than six authors will be consigned.
3. ORCID digital identifier of all authors (mandatory and in each case
its authenticity will be verified).
4. Name of the institution sponsoring the work and the institutions the
authors work for.
5. Email address and telephone number.
6. Statement of conflict of interest (mandatory).
7. List of authors' contributions at least in all original research articles
(mandatory). Credit Taxonomy at (http://www.ecimed.sld.cu/2020/06/27/taxonomia-credit/)
It will then
include:
Structured abstract of no more than 250 words in Spanish and English,
asserting briefly introduction, objective, methods, most important
results and conclusions.
Keywords. They must be specific and representative of the semantic content
of the document, both in the main and secondary contents. They must contain
at least 3 key words or key phrases. It is recommended to use DeCs thesaurus.
(Descriptors in Health Sciences) http://decs.bvs.br/E/homepagee.htm.
In addition, consult MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) for the English language
at:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES AND FORM OF CITATION
- Quote
the citation in the text, with exponential Arabic numerals and in parentheses.
- The bibliographic
style is Vancouver. These standards are available at http://www2.unavarra.es/gesadj/servicioBiblioteca/tutoriales/Citar_referenciar_(Vanco2016)
- 50% of
the references must be publications of the last 5 years for articles
in scientific journals, and up to 10 years for books.
- Citations
of relevant and updated published documents will be included. The mention
of personal communications and unpublished documents should be avoided;
they will only be mentioned in the text in parentheses if it is essential.
- References
of the articles approved for publication will be included indicating
the title of the journal and the clarification, in parentheses, that
they are in the process of being published.
- All the
authors of the cited text will be listed; if it has 7 or more authors,
the first 6 will be mentioned, followed by et al. The titles of the
journals will be abbreviated by the Index Medicus (List of journals
indexed in Index Medicus).
- No element
will be highlighted with capitalization or underlining.
- The ordering
of bibliographic elements and the use of punctuation marks according
to Vancouver style will be observed.
- In the
case of journals, those that are dated from 2000 and appear in digital
format must include the access date and url.
Here are
examples of the most common cases:
1. Vela Valdés J. Regulaciones e importancia del trabajo metodológico
en la Educación Médica Superior. Educ Med Super. 2015 Oct-Dic.
[Acceso 10/09/2020]; 29(4):22-35. Disponible en: http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?pid=S0864-21412015000400001&script=sci
2. Thistlethwaite JE. Interprofessional education: implications and development
for medical education. Educ Médica. 2015;16(1):68-73. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edumed.2015.04.007
3. Barrancos MJ, Rodríguez AJ. Operatoria Dental. 3 Ed. Buenos
Aires: Editorial Médica Panamericana; 1999.
4. Amaro Cano MC. Habilidades éticas de un gerente de excelencia.
En: Carnota Lauzán O. Libro habilidades gerenciales. La Habana:
Editorial Ciencias Médicas; 2001.
Tables
- They
will be placed after the paragraph that introduces them in the article,
or as an annex in the case of surveys.
- The title
of the table must appropriately correspond to its content. The information
they present must justify their existence. Do not repeat information
already indicated in the text.
- The tables
will be adjusted to the format of the publication and the publishing
house may modify them if they present technical difficulties.
- All squares
must include some content.
- Decimal
numbers must be made up of commas (,) and not periods (.).
All tables
and annexes must consign the title and source of the data provided, as
long as they do not come from databases and own information that the authors
use and cites in their methods, in which case the source is omitted.
Example:
Table 1 -
Student skills during Education at work
Año de la carrera de Medicina Good Average Poor
No. % No. % No. %
Third year (n = 26) 20 76,9 6 23,1 0 0
Sixth year (n = 24) 21 87,5 3 12,5 0 0
Total (n = 50) 41 82 9 18 0 0
Source: Control records for teaching activities.
Figures and photographs
- Photographs,
graphs, drawings, diagrams, maps, other graphic representations and
non-linear formulas will be called figures and will have consecutive
Arabic numerals.
- Only those
that are necessary and pertinent will be presented.
- Photographs
will be presented with sufficient sharpness and contrast and with a
dimension perceptible to the human eye. All will be mentioned in the
text and must be accompanied by their footnote or explanatory note.
- Photographs
their source of origin if they are not the author's own.
- Photographs
must be in JPG format and diagrams and other line figures must be in
GIF format. Other formats will not be accepted. They should not exceed
580 pixels wide.
- Figures
may not exceed 500 Kb.
- They must
be in editable format
- Graphics
must be in an editable format to make editorial adjustments in the article
layout process. Avoid presenting them in image formats (JPG, GIF, etc.).
- The total
of figures and tables will not exceed 5 for original and review articles.
There will be up to 3 for the presentation of cases, brief communications,
conferences, etc.
Privacy
statement
Names and
email addresses entered in this journal will be exclusively used for the
purposes stated by this journal. They will not be available for any other
purpose or person.
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