Consejos para escribir un artículo científico. Parte 1: la práctica de la escritura / Tips for Writing a Scientific Paper: The Practice of Writing

La escritura de artículos académicos es una competencia necesaria para la difusión del conocimiento científico y para el desarrollo profesional de quienes trabajan en diversas disciplinas. Sin embargo, a pesar de su importancia, esta habilidad compleja no suele ser enseñada en forma sistemática, lo que puede operar como una barrera para que los investigadores comuniquen los resultados de sus trabajos. En esta primera entrega, sintetizamos los principales consejos que han brindado expertos en la temática, añadiendo algunos de nuestra experiencia personal que consideramos útiles para facilitar el proceso de la escritura académica y el desarrollo de esta competencia en un contexto colaborativo. En una segunda entrega profundizaremos respecto de la problemática de la escritura de las diferentes secciones de un artículo científico y se ofrecerán consejos para optimizarla y volverla lo más eficaz posible. (AU)

Academic writing is essential for scientific knowledge dissemination and the professional development of those working in various disciplines. Yet, however important this complex skill is, it is not usually taught systematically, a fact that can act as a barrier for researchers to communicate the results of their work. In this first part, we synthesize the main tips provided by experts in the field, adding some of our personal experiences that they consider relevant to facilitate the process of academic writing and develop this skill in a collaborative context. In a second article, we will go deeper into the problem of writing the different sections of a scientific article and offer advice on ways to optimize it and make it as effective as possible. (AU)

Being Part of an Editorial Board: Implications and Scope for Scientific Communication and Personal Academic Development / Ser parte de un comité editorial: implicancias y alcances para la comunicación científica y el desarrollo académico personal / Fazer parte de um comitê editorial: implicações e escopos para a comunicação científica e o desenvolvimento acadêmico pessoal

Objective. From my experience as a member of the editorial board of the journal Investigación y Educación en Enfermería, the implications and scope of participating in this entity and the mutual and reciprocal benefits of this academic interaction between members of the editorial board and the journal are explained. Content synthesis.The key elements on operation, integration, tasks, and responsibilities of editorial boards to disseminate scientific research in different disciplines are analyzed and described, highlighting the rigor and commitment to academic ethics that allows guaranteeing the credibility of the contents published and topics addressed by a journal within a context of high competitiveness and risk of breaches of academic and scientific probity and ethics. Conclusion. Integrating an editorial board requires developing a fundamental role that implies a series of commitments and challenges that must be addressed with professionalism and ethics to guarantee the quality and prestige of the academic publication. In this task, achievements and goals are reached for the journal, as well as academic benefits for the editorial board members.

Objetivo. A partir de mi experiencia como integrante del comité editorial de la revista Investigación y Educación en Enfermería, se exponen las implicancias y el alcance de participar en esta entidad y los beneficios mutuos y recíprocos de esta interacción académica entre los miembros del comité editorial y la revista. Síntesis del contenido. Se analizan y describen los elementos claves sobre funcionamiento, integración, tareas y responsabilidades de los comités editoriales para la difusión de investigaciones científicas en las distintas disciplinas, resaltando el rigor y compromiso con la ética académica que permite garantizar la credibilidad de los contenidos publicados y las temáticas abordadas por una revista en un contexto de alta competitividad y de riesgo de faltas a la probidad y ética académica y científica. Conclusión. Integrar un comité editorial exige desarrollar un papel fundamental que implica una serie de compromisos y desafíos que deben abordarse con profesionalismo y ética para garantizar la calidad y el prestigio de la publicación académica. En esta tarea se alcanzan logros y metas tanto para la revista, así como se obtienen beneficios académicos para los integrantes del comité editorial.

Objetivo. Com base na minha experiência como membro do conselho editorial da RevistaInvestigación y Educación en Enfermería, são apresentados as implicações e o alcance da participação nesta entidade e os benefícios mútuos e recíprocos desta interação acadêmica entre os membros do conselho editorial e a revista. Síntese de conteúdo. São analisados e descritos os elementos-chave sobre o funcionamento, integração, tarefas e responsabilidades dos comités editoriais para a divulgação da investigação científica nas diferentes disciplinas, destacando o rigor e o compromisso com a ética académica que permite garantir a credibilidade dos conteúdos publicados e os temas abordados por uma revista em um contexto de alta competitividade e de risco de violação da probidade e da ética acadêmica e científica. Conclusão. Integrar um comitê editorial exige desenvolver um papel fundamental que envolve uma série de compromissos e desafios que devem ser enfrentados com profissionalismo e ética para garantir a qualidade e o prestígio da publicação acadêmica. Nessa tarefa são alcançadas conquistas e metas para a revista, bem como benefícios acadêmicos para os membros do comitê editorial.

Chatbots, generative AI, and scholarly manuscripts: WAME recommendations on chatbots and generative artificial intelligence in relation to scholarly publications

This statement revises our earlier "WAME Recommendations on ChatGPT and Chatbots in Relation to Scholarly Publications" (January 20, 2023). The revision reflects the proliferation of chatbots and their expanding use in scholarly publishing over the last few months, as well as emerging concerns regarding lack of authenticity of content when using chatbots. These recommendations are intended to inform editors and help them develop policies for the use of chatbots in papers published in their journals. They aim to help authors and reviewers understand how best to attribute the use of chatbots in their work and to address the need for all journal editors to have access to manuscript screening tools. In this rapidly evolving field, we will continue to modify these recommendations as the software and its applications develop.

Esta declaración revisa las anteriores "Recomendaciones de WAME sobre ChatGPT y Chatbots en Relation to Scholarly Publications" (20 de enero de 2023). La revisión refleja la proliferación de chatbots y su creciente uso en las publicaciones académicas en los últimos meses, así como la preocupación por la falta de autenticidad de los contenidos cuando se utilizan chatbots. Estas recomendaciones pretenden informar a los editores y ayudarles a desarrollar políticas para el uso de chatbots en los artículos sometidos en sus revistas. Su objetivo es ayudar a autores y revisores a entender cuál es la mejor manera de atribuir el uso de chatbots en su trabajo y a la necesidad de que todos los editores de revistas tengan acceso a herramientas de selección de manuscritos. En este campo en rápida evolución, seguiremos modificando estas recomendaciones a medida que se desarrollen el software y sus aplicaciones.

Participation of Latino Authors in TOP Dermatology Journals During 2021: a Brief Bibliometric Analysis / Participación de autores latinos en revistas TOP de dermatología durante el 2021: un corto análisis bibliométrico / Participação de autores latinos nas revistas TOP de dermatologia durante 2021: uma breve análise bibliométrica / Participation of Latino Authors in TOP Dermatology Journals During 2021: a Brief Bibliometric Analysis

A key global health objective is to promote the advancement of scientific production in disciplines with low publication volume, as opposed to specialties addressing pathologies that represent the greatest global disease burden (1). Dermatology is one such discipline, which has experienced substantial growth in research on immunopathogenic, pathophysiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects (2-4). The extent to which Latin American authors and institutions have been involved in publishing scientific articles in the dermatology journals with highest impact worldwide remains unknown.

Un objetivo clave de salud mundial es promover el avance de la producción científica en disciplinas con bajo volumen de publicación, a diferencia de especialidades que abordan las patologías que representan la mayor carga de enfermedad a nivel mundial (1). La Dermatología es una de esas disciplinas que ha experimentado un crecimiento sustancial en investigación en aspectos inmunopatogénicos, fisiopatológicos, diagnósticos y terapéuticos (2-4). El alcance en el cual los autores e instituciones latinoamericanas han participado en la publicación de artículos científicos en revistas de dermatología con mayor impacto mundial permanece incierto.

Um objetivo fundamental da saúde global é promover o avanço da produção científica em disciplinas com baixo volume de publicações, em oposição às especialidades que abordam patologias que representam a maior carga de doenças em todo o mundo (1). A Dermatologia é uma das disciplinas que tem experimentado um crescimento substancial nas pesquisas em aspectos imunopatogênicos, fisiopatológicos, diagnósticos e terapêuticos (2-4). A extensão da participação de autores e instituições latino-americanas na publicação de artigos científicos em revistas de dermatologia de maior impacto global permanece incerta.

De una idea a una publicación original en cirugía: Una guía para futuros cirujanos académicos. Capítulo Futuros Cirujanos, Asociación Colombiana de Cirugía / From an idea to an original publication in surgery: A guide for future academic surgeons. Future Surgeons Chapter, Colombian Surgical Association

Introducción. Recientemente, se ha evidenciado un crecimiento exponencial de artículos de estudiantes y autores jóvenes; sin embargo, la mayoría de esos artículos no han sido citados. El objetivo de este artículo fue presentar un manual de fácil interpretación, aplicable durante el proceso de construcción de un manuscrito académico original en cirugía. Métodos. Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura en las bases de datos académicas, utilizando las palabras clave "manuscrito académico", "cirugía", "investigación" y "how to do it", así como sinónimos. Se incluyeron estudios originales, revisiones y las directrices STROCSS 2021, publicadas hasta marzo de 2023. Resultados. Se logró recopilar una guía empírica, con recomendaciones y directrices útiles para la creación de un manuscrito académico en cirugía, óptima para uso en todos los niveles académicos. Conclusión. Se deben brindar herramientas que sean aplicables en todos los niveles educativos, desde un estudiante hasta cirujano graduado. Con este artículo se buscan dar a conocer un camino para transformar una idea en una publicación científica original de alto impacto, de forma metódica y fácil de entender, actuando como un incentivo y facilitador para la producción científica y académica en cirugía para Colombia y Latinoamérica

Introduction. Recently, there has been an exponential growth of articles by students and young authors; however, most of the articles have not been cited. This review presents an easy-to-interpret manual, applicable during the process of writing an original academic manuscript in surgery. Methods. A systematic literature review was performed in academic databases using the keywords "Academic Manuscript", "Surgery", "Research" and "How to do it", as well as synonyms; the search date was performed until March 2023, where original studies, reviews and STROCSS 2021 guidelines were included. Results. It was possible to compile an empirical guide, with useful recommendations and guidelines for the creation of an academic manuscript in surgery, optimal for use at all academic levels. Conclusion. Tools should be provided that are applicable at all educational levels, from a student to a graduate surgeon. The authors seek to show a way to transform an idea into an original scientific publication of high impact, in a methodical and easy to understand way, so this article acts as an incentive and facilitator for scientific and academic production in surgery in Colombia and Latin America

Greetings from your predatory journal! What they are, why they are a problem, how to spot and avoid them.

Predatory publishers, also known as counterfeit, deceptive, or fraudulent, are organisations that exploit the open-access scholarly model by charging hefty article processing charges (APCs), often without the scientific rigour and ethical processes offered by legitimate journals. Their rising prevalence is of concern to the scientific community, as the consequences of falling victim to them can negatively impact academic integrity and reputation, and render an author's work worthless and untrustworthy. Common characteristics include inappropriate marketing and misrepresentation of services by targeting individuals with solicitation emails, inadequate peer-review processes, lack of editorial services and transparency about APCs, and false claims about citation metrics and indexing that cannot be verified. Given the infiltration of predatory publishers, authors are advised to proceed with caution when receiving solicitation emails and if in doubt, to follow the Think, Check, Submit checklist.

Factors Associated With Open Access Publishing Costs in Oncology Journals: Cross-sectional Observational Study.

BACKGROUND: Open access (OA) publishing represents an exciting opportunity to facilitate the dissemination of scientific information to global audiences. However, OA publishing is often associated with significant article processing charges (APCs) for authors, which may thus serve as a barrier to publication. OBJECTIVE: In this observational cohort study, we aimed to characterize the landscape of OA publishing in oncology and, further, identify characteristics of oncology journals that are predictive of APCs. METHODS: We identified oncology journals using the SCImago Journal & Country Rank database. All journals with an OA publication option and APC data openly available were included. We searched journal websites and tabulated journal characteristics, including APC amount (in US dollars), OA model (hybrid vs full), 2-year impact factor (IF), H-index, number of citable documents, modality/treatment specific (if applicable), and continent of origin. All APCs were converted to US-dollar equivalents for final analyses. Selecting variables with significant associations in the univariable analysis, we generated a multiple regression model to identify journal characteristics independently associated with OA APC amount. An audit of a random 10% sample of the data was independently performed by 2 authors to ensure data accuracy, precision, and reproducibility. RESULTS: Of 367 oncology journals screened, 251 met the final inclusion criteria. The median APC was US $2957 (IQR 1958-3450). The majority of journals (n=156, 62%) adopted the hybrid OA publication model and were based in Europe (n=119, 47%) or North America (n=87, 35%). The median (IQR) APC for all journals was US $2957 (1958-3540). Twenty-five (10%) journals had APCs greater than US $4000. There were 10 (4%) journals that offered OA publication with no publication charge. Univariable testing showed that journals with a greater number of citable documents (P<.001), higher 2-year IF (P<.001), higher H-index (P<.001), and those using the hybrid OA model (P<.001), or originating in Europe or North America (P<.001) tended to have higher APCs. In our multivariable model, the number of citable documents (ß=US $367, SD US $133; P=.006), 2-year IF (US $1144, SD US $177; P<.001), hybrid OA publishing model (US $991, SD US $189; P<.001), and North American origin (US $838, SD US $186; P<.001) persisted as significant predictors of processing charges. CONCLUSIONS: OA publication costs are greater in oncology journals that publish more citable articles, use the hybrid OA model, have a higher IF, and are based in North America or Europe. These findings may inform targeted action to help the oncology community fully appreciate the benefits of open science.

Cinquentenário da Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional: um marco para celebrar o passado e construir o futuro / Fiftieth anniversary of the Brazilian Journal of Occupational Health: a milestone to celebrate the past and build the future

Resumo A Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional (RBSO) é um periódico considerado referência pela comunidade da área de segurança e saúde do trabalhador, sendo veículo dedicado à publicação de artigos científicos que contribuam para a reflexão e análise científica de questões atuais e relevantes relacionadas às relações entre trabalho e saúde. Em 2023, a RBSO completa 50 anos de existência. Esta nota editorial dedica-se a relatar o evento comemorativo, descrevendo os principais aspectos abordados nas apresentações e nos debates ocorridos, com vistas a registrar este importante momento, que pode ser considerado um marco para celebrar o passado e construir o futuro da revista. Tal evento foi uma oportunidade crucial, não somente para celebrar o meio século de existência da RBSO, mas também para propiciar o encontro de uma comunidade dedicada à publicação científica em saúde do trabalhador, que proporcionou reflexões, propostas e recomendações voltadas ao fortalecimento da revista e do campo. A presença e o envolvimento da equipe editorial, bem como dos convidados, foram fundamentais para o sucesso desse encontro, durante o qual a RBSO reafirmou o compromisso com a busca contínua por aprimoramento editorial, a partir das experiências e ideias debatidas.

Abstract The Brazilian Journal of Occupational Health (RBSO) is a reference journal within the occupational health and safety community. It is dedicated to publishing scientific articles that contribute to the critical analysis of current and pertinent issues concerning the relationship between work and health. In 2023, RBSO celebrates its 50th anniversary. This editorial note is dedicated to reporting on the commemorative event, describing the main topics covered in the presentations and discussions, with the aim of documenting this important moment, which can be considered a milestone for celebrating the past and building the future of RBSO. This event offered a crucial opportunity not only to celebrate RBSO's five decades of existence but also to bring together a community deeply committed to scientific publishing in the field of occupational health. It brought valuable reflections, proposals, and recommendations aimed at strengthening both the journal and the field it represents. The presence and active participation of the editorial team, along with the invited attendees, played an indispensable role in the success of this gathering. During this event, RBSO reaffirmed its dedication to keep enhancing its editorial standards, drawing from the experiences and ideas that have been discussed.

Perenniality of brazilian nursing journals: recovery and reaffirmation of the journals' social commitment to science / Perpetuidad de las revistas científicas de enfermería brasileñas: recuperación y reafirmación del compromiso social de las revistas con la ciencia / Perenidade dos periódicos brasileiros de enfermagem: resgate e reafirmação do compromisso social da ciência

ABSTRACT Objective: to reflect upon the challenges that permeate the development and perenniality of nursing journals published in Brazil for becoming entities at the service of the scientific community and heritage of the history of science for future generations. Method: the reflective method grounded on the principles of complexity and pertinent literature was adopted. Results: the perennial commitment to scientific publishing emerged as the starting point for this reflection; hence, the role played by sponsoring institutions as the guardians of scientific journals, the need for investments, and to valorize the management, professionalization, and internationalization of the editorial team are emphasized, along with the ability to expand communication breaking paradigms in the connections between science and society. Conclusion: this reflection is expected to reaffirm the concept of scientific periodicals being perennial devices and, thus, survive the dynamics of time amidst the challenges science faces worldwide. In this sense, it indicates the importance of institutions supporting scientific journals as a condition to ensure their perenniality.

RESUMEN Objetivo: reflexionar sobre los desafíos relacionados al desarrollo y la perpetuidad de las revistas de enfermería publicadas en Brasil, considerándolas como entidades al servicio de la comunidad científica actual y patrimonio de la historia de la ciencia para las generaciones futuras. Método: Se utilizó el método reflexivo, con base en principios de complejidad y en la literatura pertinente al objeto de reflexión. Resultados: El compromiso perenne por la publicación científica surgió como punto de partida de una reflexión que destaca la importancia de las instituciones patrocinadoras como guardianas de las revistas científicas; la necesidad de inversiones y potenciación de la gestión, profesionalización e internacionalización del equipo editorial; la capacidad de expandir la comunicación rompiendo paradigmas en las conexiones entre ciencia y sociedad. Conclusión: esta reflexión puede contribuir a reafirmar el concepto de las revistas científicas como dispositivos que deben diseñarse en una perspectiva perenne y que, por tanto, sobrevivan a la dinámica de los tiempos en medio de los desafíos de la ciencia global. En este sentido, señala la importancia de las instituciones que mantienen las revistas como condición para garantizar su perpetuidad.

RESUMO Objetivo: refletir sobre os desafios que permeiam o desenvolvimento e perenidade dos periódicos de enfermagem, editados no Brasil, tomando-os como entidades à serviço da comunidade científica atual e patrimônio da história da ciência para as gerações vindouras. Método: utilizou-se do método reflexivo, ancorado em princípios da complexidade e na literatura pertinente ao objeto da reflexão. Resultados: a perenidade do compromisso com a editoração científica emergiu como ponto de partida para a reflexão que destaca a importância das instituições mantenedoras como guardiãs dos periódicos científicos; a necessidade de investimentos e valorização da gestão, profissionalização e internacionalização da equipe editorial; a capacidade de ampliar a comunicação rompendo paradigmas nas conexões entre ciência e sociedade. Conclusão: esta reflexão poderá contribuir para reafirmar o conceito dos periódicos científicos como dispositivos que devem ser projetados em uma perspectiva perene e que, portanto, sobreviva à dinâmica dos tempos em meio aos desafios da ciência global. Nesse sentido, aponta para a importância das instituições mantenedoras dos periódicos como condição para garantia de sua perenidade.

Publication rate and factors associated with the publication of papers submitted to the National Scientific Congresses held by the Peruvian Medical Student Scientific Society between 2010 and 2014

Introduction: The National Scientific Congress (NSC) is an annual event held in Peru in which medical students from all over the country present their research work. Objectives: To determine the publication rate in indexed scientific journals of research papers submitted to the NSCs held between 2010 and 2014, as well as the factors associated with their publication, and to describe the characteristics of the published papers. Materials and methods: Retrospective study in which 407 abstracts of research papers were reviewed. A publication time window of 6 years (from submission) was considered. A bivariate analysis was performed to assess differences between categorical and numerical variables using the chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests, respectively. In addition, a multivariate analysis was performed using Poisson regression models (a crude and an adjusted model), calculating relative risk (RR) values with their respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) to determine the factors associated with the publication of papers. A significance level of p<0.05 was considered. Results: The publication rate and the median time until publication were 23.83% (95%CI: 19.93-28.23) and 14 months (IQR: 5-23), respectively. In the bivariate analysis, the year of submission and the number of advisors with experience in research that participated in the research paper were associated with the publication of the study (p=0.020 and p=0.007). In the multivariate analysis, it was found that papers with one advisor or those with two or more advisors were 2.19 and 2.61 times more likely to be published than those without advisors (RR=2.19, 95%IC: 1.10-4.36 and RR=2.61, 95%CI: 1.28-5.33, respectively). Conclusions: Nearly a quarter of the papers were published in a scientific journal and the participation of one or more advisors with research experience significantly increased the probability of publication.

Introducción. El Congreso Científico Nacional (CCN) es un evento anual realizado en Perú en el que estudiantes de medicina de todo el país presentan sus trabajos de investigación. Objetivos. Determinar la tasa de publicación de los trabajos de investigación presentados en las ediciones del CCN realizadas entre 2010 y 2014 en revistas científicas indexadas y los factores asociados a su publicación y describir las características de los trabajos publicados. Materiales y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo en el que se revisaron 407 resúmenes de trabajos de investigación. Se consideró una ventana de tiempo de publicación de 6 años (a partir de la presentación). Se realizó un análisis bivariado para evaluar las diferencias entre las variables categóricas y numéricas con las pruebas chi-cuadrado y U de Mann-Whitney, respectivamente. Además, se realizó un análisis multivariado mediante modelos de regresión de Poisson (uno crudo y uno ajustado), calculando valores de riesgo relativo (RR) con sus respectivos intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC95%) para determinar los factores asociados con la publicación de los trabajos. Se consideró un nivel de significancia de p<0.05. Resultados. La tasa y la mediana de tiempo de publicación fueron 23.83% (IC95%: 19.93-28.23) y 14 meses (RIC: 5-23), respectivamente. En el análisis bivariado, el año de presentación y el número de asesores con experiencia en investigación que participaron en el trabajo de investigación se asociaron con la publicación de los trabajos (p=0.020 y p=0.007). En el análisis multivariado, se encontró que los trabajos con un asesor o aquellos con dos o más asesores tuvieron una probabilidad de publicación 2.19 y 2.61 veces mayor que los que no tenían asesor (RR=2.19, IC95%: 1.10-4.36 y RR=2.61, IC95%: 1.28-5.33, respectivamente). Conclusiones. Casi una cuarta parte de los trabajos se publicaron en una revista científica y la participación de un o más asesores con experiencia en investigación incrementó significativamente la probabilidad de publicación.

Producción latinoamericana sobre investigación formativa en Scopus / Latin American production on formative research in Scopus

Introducción: La producción científica latinoamericana aún no es la esperada. Por ello tiene importancia analizar la actividad científica sobre investigación formativa en esta parte del mundo. Objetivo: Evaluar la producción latinoamericana sobre investigación formativa en Scopus en el período 2010-2020. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo. Las unidades de análisis fueron publicaciones sobre investigación formativa en revistas indizadas en la base de datos Scopus durante 2010-2020, y cuya autoría hacía mención a filiaciones de entidades latinoamericanas. Resultados: Se encontró un total de 120 artículos publicados con autoría a afiliaciones de instituciones latinoamericanas. Colombia es el país que contribuye con mayor producción científica sobre este tema, seguido por México, Perú y Brasil, que sobrepasan el 10 por ciento de la producción latinoamericana. En cuanto a la productividad por institución, 83 instituciones internacionales han participado en la producción latinoamericana sobre investigación formativa, entre los que destacan instituciones de México, Perú y Colombia con 4 y más artículos publicados. Conclusiones: La producción latinoamericana sobre investigación formativa entre 2010 y 2020 fue de 120 artículos en revistas indizadas en Scopus, con un porcentaje mayoritario de artículos de investigación, procedentes de Colombia, México y Perú. La institución con más producción resultó el Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública de México, y como las revistas con mayor cantidad de artículos aparecieron Q1 y Q2, con presencia de autores peruanos, brasileros y mexicanos(AU)

Introduction: Latin American scientific production is not yet as expected. Therefore, it is important to analyze the scientific activity on formative research in this part of the world. Objective: To evaluate the Latin American production on formative research in Scopus in the period 2010-2020. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study. The units of analysis were publications on formative research in journals indexed in the Scopus database during 2010-2020, and whose authorship mentioned affiliations with Latin American institutions. Results: A total of 120 published articles were found with authorship to affiliations of Latin American institutions. Colombia is the country that contributes with the highest scientific production on this subject, followed by Mexico, Peru and Brazil, which exceed 10 percent of the Latin American production. In terms of productivity by institution, 83 international institutions have participated in the Latin American production on formative research, among which institutions from Mexico, Peru and Colombia stand out with 4 or more published articles. Conclusions: The Latin American production on formative research between 2010 and 2020 was 120 articles in journals indexed in Scopus, with a majority percentage of research articles, coming from Colombia, Mexico and Peru. The institution with the highest production was the National Institute of Public Health of Mexico, and the journals with the highest number of articles were Q1 and Q2, with the presence of Peruvian, Brazilian and Mexican authors(AU)

El destino de los artículos originales rechazados. Análisis en una revista de salud pública en Latinoamérica

Introducción: Las investigaciones publicadas en revistas científicas permiten generar evidencias para la toma de decisiones. Sin embargo, el destino de las investigaciones que se reciben en una revista científica no siempre es su publicación. Objetivo: Determinar el destino de los artículos originales que fueron rechazados en la Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública (RPMESP) durante 2014 y 2015 y los factores asociados a su publicación. Materiales y métodos: Durante junio y julio del 2019 se realizó una búsqueda en Google Académico de los artículos originales que fueron rechazados en la RPMESP, se evaluaron como variables independientes el género, la procedencia y el grado académico del autor corresponsal, además si el rechazó fue realizado por el comité editor o luego de ser revisado por pares. Para determinar los factores asociados se calcularon riesgos relativos bivariados (RR) y multivariados (RRa) con intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC 95%) utilizando un modelo de regresión de Poisson simple y múltiple. Resultados: De 285 artículos originales rechazados el 45,6% tuvo como destino su publicación en otras revistas científicas de las cuales el 61,5% fueron revistas del extranjero, los autores corresponsales con filiación extranjera (RRa 1,34, IC 95%: 1,02-1,77) y estudiantes de pregrado (RRa 1,56, IC 95%: 1,12-2,17) incrementaron la probabilidad de publicación, pero disminuyó si el rechazo fue luego de la revisión por pares (RRa 0,71, IC 95%: 0,52-0,97). Conclusiones: Menos de la mitad de los artículos originales que fueron rechazados tuvo como destino su publicación en otra revista científica. Los autores deben analizar los motivos del rechazo y continuar con el proceso de publicación.

Introduction: Research published in scientific journals allows generating evidence for decision making. However, the destination of the research received in a scientific journal is not always its publication. Objective: To determine the destination of the original articles that were rejected in the Peruvian Journal of Experimental Medicine and Public Health (RPMESP) during 2014 and 2015 and the factors associated with their publication. Materials and methods: During June and July 2019, a Google Scholar search was carried out for the original articles that were rejected in the RPMESP, the gender, origin and academic degree of the corresponding author were evaluated as independent variables, in addition to whether he rejected was made by the editorial committee or after being reviewed by peers. To determine the associated factors, bivariate (RR) and multivariate (RRa) relative risks were calculated with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) using a simple and multiple Poisson regression model. Results: Of 285 original articles rejected, 45.6% were destined for publication in other scientific journals, of which 61.5% were foreign journals, the corresponding authors with foreign affiliation (RRa 1.34, CI 95%: 1.02-1.77) and undergraduate students (RRa 1.56, 95% CI: 1.12-2.17) increased the probability of publication, but it decreased if the rejection was after peer review (RRa 0.71, 95% CI: 0.52-0.97). Conclusions: Less than half of the original articles that were rejected were destined for publication in another scientific journal. The authors must analyze the reasons for the rejection and continue with the publication process.

The Relationship Between Open Access Article Publishing and Short-Term Citations in Otolaryngology.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to compare the number of citations received by open access articles versus subscription access articles in subscription journals in the Otolaryngology literature. METHODS: Using the Dimensions research database, we examined articles indexed to PubMed with at least 5 citations published in 2018. Articles were included from Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Laryngoscope, JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, and American Journal of Otolaryngology. Multivariate Poisson regression modeling was used to adjust for journal, article type, and topic. Practice guidelines, position statements, or retractions were excluded as potential outliers. RESULTS: 137 open access articles and 337 subscription access articles meeting inclusion criteria were identified, with a median citation number of 8 (IQR 6-11). The most common article type was original investigation (82.5%), and the most common study topic was head and neck (28.9%). Open access articles had a higher median number of citations at 9 (IQR 6-13) when compared to subscription access articles at 7 (IQR 6-10) (P = .032). Open access status was significantly associated with a higher number of citations than subscription access articles when adjusting for journal, article type, and topic (ß = .272, CI 0.194-0.500, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Although comprising a minority of articles examined in this study of subscription journals, open access articles were associated with a higher number of citations than subscription access articles. Open access publishing may facilitate the spread of novel findings in Otolaryngology.

Trends in scientific editing and good research practices: what do researchers-nurses know? / Tendencias en la edición científica y las buenas prácticas de investigación: ¿qué saben los investigadores-enfermeros? / Tendências em editoração científica e boas práticas em pesquisa: o que conhecem os pesquisadores-enfermeiros?

Abstract Objective: To verify researchers-nurses' knowledge about trends in scientific publishing and good research practices. Method: A descriptive study carried out through an online survey with 197 nurses holding master's and/or doctoral degrees from all Brazilian regions. To raise knowledge, a validated, self-administered and anonymous questionnaire with 18 questions on the subject was used. Descriptive and inferential analyzes were performed on researchers' scores (Mann-Whitney test). Results: Among the specific questions, the mean of correct answers was 7.1: 6.4 for master's and 7.4 for doctoral degree holders. There was a significant difference in the mean of correct answers between masters and doctors (p = 0.025), and between productivity scholarship holders and non-scholarship holders (p = 0.021), according to mean difference tests. Questions about predatory editorial practices were those in which researchers had the worst knowledge. Conclusion: We identified that, regardless of the education level (master's or doctoral degree), nurses have little knowledge about the topics studied, which can compromise the quality of production and the scientific vehicles used to disseminate this knowledge.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Verificar el conocimiento de investigadores-enfermeros sobre las tendencias en la publicación científica y las buenas prácticas de investigación. Método: Estudio descriptivo, realizado a través de una encuesta en línea con 197 enfermeros con maestría y/o doctorado de todas las regiones brasileñas. Para aumentar el conocimiento se utilizó un cuestionario validado, autoadministrado y anónimo con 18 preguntas sobre el tema. Sobre la puntuación de los investigadores, se realizaron análisis descriptivos e inferenciales (prueba de Mann-Whitney). Resultados: Entre las preguntas específicas, la media de aciertos fue de 7,1, siendo 6,4 para los másteres y 7,4 para los médicos. Hubo diferencia significativa en la media de aciertos entre maestros y doctores (p = 0,025), y entre becarios de productividad y no académicos (p = 0,021), según pruebas de diferencia de medias. Las preguntas sobre prácticas editoriales depredadoras eran aquellas en las que los investigadores tenían el peor conocimiento. Conclusión: Identificamos que, independientemente del nivel de formación (maestría o doctorado), los enfermeros tienen poco conocimiento sobre los temas estudiados, lo que puede comprometer la calidad de la producción y los vehículos científicos utilizados para difundir este conocimiento.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar o conhecimento de pesquisadores-enfermeiros sobre tendências em editoração científica e boas práticas em pesquisa. Método: Estudo descritivo, realizado por inquéritoonlinecom 197 enfermeiros com título de mestre e/ou doutor de todas as regiões brasileiras. Para levantar o conhecimento, utilizou-se um questionário validado, autoaplicável e anônimo com 18 questões sobre o assunto. Sobre o escore dos pesquisadores, realizaram-se análises descritivas e inferenciais (Teste de Mann-Whitney). Resultados: Entre as questões específicas, a média de acertos foi de 7,1, sendo 6,4 para mestres e 7,4 para doutores. Houve diferença significativa na média de acertos entre mestres e doutores (p = 0,025), e entre bolsistas e não bolsistas de produtividade (p = 0,021), segundo testes de diferença de médias. As questões sobre práticas editoriais predatórias foram aquelas em que os pesquisadores apresentaram pior conhecimento. Conclusão: Identificamos que, independente do grau de formação (mestrado ou doutorado), os enfermeiros têm baixo conhecimento sobre os temas estudados, o que pode comprometer a qualidade da produção e dos veículos científicos utilizados para disseminação desse conhecimento.

Assessment of the different citation systems in the scientific publication of nursing authors from Spanish-speaking countries / Avaliação dos diferentes sistemas de citação na publicação científica de autores de enfermagem em espanhol / Evaluación de los diferentes sistemas de citación en la publicación científica de autores enfermeros en español

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the distribution of citations of nursing authors in Spanish in Google Scholar as well as to compare the possible differences between this source and Web of Science and Scopus. Method: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study based on the citation systems offered by Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus. Results: Nursing researchers present a verified mean h-index of 7.82 in Academic Google. 74% of researchers belong to the academic field, compared to 26%, who are in health services. Most of them live in Spain (83%), followed by Colombia (12%), Mexico (4%), and Chile (1%). In Spain, the community with the largest number of researchers is Andalusia (41.5%), followed by Valencia (14.6%), and Madrid (7.3%). Conclusion: The Google Scholar citation system requires adjustments in its algorithm for selecting works and citations, and it should also allow some system of confirmation by authors. Nursing can have relatively low h-index values compared to other courses due to short research development.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a distribuição de citações de autores de enfermagem em espanhol no Google Scholar, bem como comparar as possíveis diferenças entre esta fonte e Web of Science e Scopus. Método: Estudo descritivo transversal baseado nos sistemas de citação oferecidos pelo Google Scholar, Web of Science e Scopus. Resultados: Pesquisadores da área de enfermagem apresentam índice h médio verificado no Google Acadêmico de 7,82. 74% dos pesquisadores pertencem à área acadêmica, contra 26% que estão agrupados nos serviços de saúde. A maioria deles está localizada na Espanha (83%), seguida pela Colômbia (12%), México (4%) e Chile (1%). Na Espanha, a comunidade com maior número de pesquisadores é a Andaluzia (41,5%), seguida da Comunidade Valenciana (14,6%) e Madrid (7,3%). Conclusão: O sistema de citações do Google Scholar requer ajustes em seu algoritmo de seleção de obras e citações, devendo também permitir algum sistema de confirmação por parte dos autores. A enfermagem pode ter valores relativamente baixos do índice h em comparação com outras disciplinas devido ao curto desenvolvimento da pesquisa.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la distribución de citas de autores enfermeros en español en Google Académico, así como comparar las posibles diferencias entre esta fuente y Web of Science y Scopus. Método: Estudio descriptivo transversal basado en los sistemas de citas ofrecidos por Google Académico, Web of Science y Scopus. Resultados: Los investigadores del área de enfermería presentan un índice h verificado medio de 7.82 en Google Académico. El 74% de los investigadores pertenece al ámbito académico, frente a un 26% que se aglutina en los servicios de salud. La mayoría de ellos se ubican en España (83%), seguido de Colombia (12%), Méjico (4%) y Chile (1%). En España, la comunidad que mayor número de investigadores aglutina es Andalucía (41,5%), seguida de la Comunidad Valencia (14,6%) y Madrid (7,3%). Conclusión: El sistema de citación de Google Académico precisa de ajustes en su algoritmo de selección de trabajos y citas, además debería permitir algún sistema de confirmación por parte de los autores. Enfermería puede tener valores relativamente bajos del índice h frente a otras disciplinas debido al breve desarrollo investigador.

Un estudio descriptivo de la presencia, visibilidad y calidad de las revistas de terapia ocupacional / Um estudo descritivo da presença, visibilidade e qualidade dos periódicos de terapia ocupacional / A descriptive study of the presence, visibility and quality of occupational therapy journals

Resumen Con el presente artículo intentamos conocer las revistas actuales de terapia ocupacional, así como la visibilidad y calidad de las mismas. La selección de la muestra se realizó a partir de la base de datos ULRICH y los catálogos Latindex y C17. La búsqueda se completó con un rastreo en la red. Los criterios de inclusión fueron revistas científicas revisadas por pares y activas en el momento de la consulta. Del listado final se analizaron las siguientes variables: visibilidad (se tuvo en cuenta el idioma de publicación y presencia en bases de datos internacionales -ERIC, Psychinfo, Medline, Scopus, OTDBASE, CINAHL and Web of Science), accesibilidad (suscripción, gratuidad y Open Access,) e indicadores de calidad (editorial responsable y factor de impacto). 43 revistas cumplieron los criterios. Respecto a la visiblidad el 69,8% estaban indexadas en al menos una base de datos, siendo la de mayor representatividad, la base de datos propia de la disciplina, seguidas de las de ciencias de la salud, multidisciplinares y en menor medida las de ciencias sociales. El 25,6% están incorporadas al movimiento Open Access y el 18,6% son Free Access. Respecto al prestigio, un 20,9% incorporadas a JCR y un 41,9% a SJR. Tras analizar cinco criterios de calidad, únicamente Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy y Occupational Therapy International los cumplen. Este estudio muestra la realidad de las revistas específicas de la especialidad, así como sus fortalezas y debilidades. Es esperado que conocer esta realidad permitirá mejorar las tasas de producción de conocimiento en terapia ocupacional.

Resumo Com este artigo buscamos conhecer as revistas atuais de terapia ocupacional, bem como sua visibilidade e qualidade. A seleção da amostra foi feita a partir da base de dados ULRICH e dos catálogos Latindex e C17. A pesquisa foi concluída com um rastreamento na web. Os critérios de inclusão foram periódicos científicos revisados por pares e ativos no momento da consulta. Da lista final, foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: visibilidade (foram considerados o idioma de publicação e a presença em bases de dados internacionais -ERIC, Psychinfo, Medline, Scopus, OTDBASE, CINAHL e Web of Science), acessibilidade (assinatura, acesso gratuito e aberto) e indicadores de qualidade (editora responsável e fator de impacto). Quarenta e três periódicos atenderam aos critérios. Quanto à visibilidade, 69,8% estiveram indexados em pelo menos uma base de dados, sendo a mais representativa a própria base de dados da disciplina, seguida das ciências multidisciplinares da saúde e, em menor escala, das da Ciências Sociais. 25,6% estão incorporados ao movimento de Acesso Aberto e 18,6% são de Acesso Livre. Em relação ao prestígio, 20,9% incorporaram-se ao JCR e 41,9%% ao SJR. Após analisar cinco critérios de qualidade, só Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy e a Occupational Therapy International os atendem. Este estudo mostra a realidade dos periódicos específicos da área, bem como seus pontos fortes e fracos. Acredita-se que conhecer essa realidade pode melhorar os índices de produção de conhecimento em terapia ocupacional.

Abstract With this article, we try to know the current occupational therapy journals, as well as their visibility and quality. The sample selection was made from the ULRICH database and Latindex and C17 catalog. The search was completed with a web search. The inclusion criteria were active and peer-reviewed scientific journals. The variables analyzed were: Visibility (publication language, presence in databases -ERIC, Psychinfo, Medline, Scopus, OTDBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science), accessibility (subscription, free or Open Access), and quality indicators (Journal Citation Reports and Scimago Journal Ranking). 43 journals met the criteria. Visibility 69,8% were indexed in at least one database, being the most representative, the discipline's database, followed by the health sciences, multidisciplinary and to a lesser extent those of the social sciences. 25,6% are incorporated into the Open Access movement, and 18,6% are Free Access. Prestige, 20,9% are incorporated in JCR and 41,9% in SJR. After analyzing five quality criteria, only the Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, and Occupational Therapy International meet them. This study shows the reality of the specific journals of the specialty, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. We hope that knowing this reality we will improve the rates of knowledge production in occupational therapy.

Características de la publicación científica de enfermería en México: período 2010-2016 / Characteristics of the scientific publication of nursing in México: 2010-2016 period

Introducción: la difusión del conocimiento es fundamental para el desarrollo de la ciencia. En México existen pocos estudios que describan las características de la producción científica de enfermería. Objetivo: describir las características de la publicación de enfermería en México durante el período 2010-2016. Metodología: estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y retrospectivo. Se realizó una búsqueda de artículos en las bases de datos EBSCO Host, Scopus, Scielo, Medigraphic, Redalyc, Dialnet, PubMed y Periódica. Se analizaron mediante esta- dística descriptiva. Resultados: se publicaron anualmente 61 artículos (DE = 2.01), en su mayor parte en revistas mexicanas (78.7%). La temática más frecuente es el cuidado o la atención de enfermería (11.0%); el 67.5% correspondió a estudios cuantitativos y el 13.6% utiliza una teoría de enfermería. Conclusiones: la caracterización de las publicaciones de enfermería nacionales permite identificar necesidades en investigación, como emplear metodologías que provean mayor grado de evidencia científica y establecer líneas de investigación prioritarias mediante teorías disciplinares.

Introduction: The diffusion of knowledge is fundamental for the development of a science. In Mexico there are few studies that present the characteristics of the scientific production of nursing. Objective: To describe the characteristics of the nursing publication in Mexico during the period 2010-2016. Methods: Quantitative, descriptive and retrospective study. A search of articles was carried out in the EBSCO Host, Scopus, Scielo, Medigraphic, Redalyc, Dialnet, PubMed and Periodic databases. They were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results: 61 articles were published annually (SD = 2.01), mostly in Mexican journals (78.7%).The most frequent theme is nursing care and / or care (11.0%); 67.5% were quantitative studies and 13.6% used a nursing theory. Conclusions: The characterization of nursing publications at the national level allows us to identify research needs, such as entering into methodologies that provide a higher level of scientific evidence and establish priority research lines, using disciplinary theories.

Scientific publications in cancer: in Latin America, strong scientific networks increase productivity (the TENJIN study).

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study are to evaluate the relationship between authorship networking, socioeconomic factors, and scientific productivity across Latin America. METHODS: In a bibliometric analysis of cancer-related Latin-American publications, the relationship between authorship network indicators, sociodemographic factors, and number of peer-reviewed indexed publications per country was explored. A systematic review of the literature for cancer publications between 2000 and 2018 using the Scopus database limited to Latin-American authors was used for the construction of coauthorship and publication networks and their respective metrics. Sociodemographic variables including percentage of invested gross domestic product in research, population, and cancer incidence were also estimated. Multiple linear regression models were constructed to determine the relationship between productivity and the aforementioned variables. RESULTS: A total of 8,528 articles across nine countries were included. Brazil was the most productive nation with 41.8% of identified references followed by Mexico (16.6%) and Argentina (12.9%). Latin America experienced a 9% growth in number of publications across the studied time frame. After analyzing networking and sociodemographic variables, number of authors in a collaboration network and percentage of invested gross domestic product were associated with high productivity yielding a multiple regression model with an R2 value of 0.983. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that extensive authorship networking and a high investment in research strongly predict cancer-related productivity.

Visibility and impact of the Cuban dental scientific output, Scopus 1995-2017 / Visibilidad e impacto de la producción científica cubana sobre estomatología, Scopus 1995-2017

Aim: To identify the differences between Cuban scientific research published in highly visible journals and the rest of the national dental scientific output. Materials and Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using 1995-2017 data from the Scopus data-base. The following search strategy was used: country (Cuba), subject area (dentistry), publication source (Journals), article type (Original Research, Review Article). Bibliometric indicators of output, visibility, leadership, collaboration and impact were examined. Result: 521 articles were published in 21 Journals, of which 20 are international and 13 are within the first quartile (Q1), led by Clinical Oral Implants Research. There was a prevalence of Spanish language publications, without collaboration, and in Revista Cubana de Estomatología. The Cuban scientific leadership significantly diminishes in the journals located in the highest visibility quartile (Q1) (p=0.0144). The high dependency of citation-based indicators, as well as international collaboration, in rela-tion to the journals' quartile, was confirmed. Conclusion: The national scientific output in first quartile journals that has the biggest influence on the scientific international community is dependent on international collaboration to reach high levels of visibility and impact, and the national scientific output is not still able to systematically generate research that impacts in a significant way the scientific international community.

Objetivo: Identificar las diferencias existentes entre la investigación que se publica en revistas de máxima visibilidad, y el resto de la producción científica cubana sobre Estomatología. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un análisis bibliométrico del período 1995-2017 utilizándose Scopus como fuente de datos. Se empleó la siguiente estrategia de búsqueda: país (Cuba), área temática (Dentistry), origen de los artículos (journals), tipos de artículos (originales y revisiones) y años de publicación (1995-2017). Se estudiaron indicadores bibliométricos de producción, visibilidad, liderazgo, colaboración e impacto. Resultados: Se publicaron 521 artículos en 21 revistas, de las cuales 20 son internacionales y 13 pertenecen al primer cuartil, encabezadas por Clinical Oral Implants Research. Existió predominio de la publicación en español, sin colaboración, en la Revista Cubana de Estomatología. En la medida en que las revistas se ubican en los cuartiles de mayor visibilidad disminuye significativamente el liderazgo científico cubano (p=0,0144). Se confirmó la alta dependencia de los indicadores basados en análisis de citaciones, así como de la colaboración internacional, en relación con el cuartil de las revistas. Conclusión: La producción científica nacional en revistas del primer cuartil es la que ejerce mayor influencia sobre la comunidad científica internacional, depende de la colaboración internacional para alcanzar altos niveles de visibilidad e impacto, y aún no es capaz de generar sistemáticamente investigaciones que impacten de manera significativa sobre la comunidad científica internacional.

Produção de conhecimento sobre terapia ocupacional e ocupações infantis: uma revisão de literatura / Knowledge production on occupational therapy and childhood occupations: a literature review

Resumo Introdução As ocupações infantis são fundamentais para a compreensão do desenvolvimento infantil enquanto um desenvolvimento ocupacional. Objetivo Este estudo objetivou identificar como os terapeutas ocupacionais têm abordado as crianças enquanto seres ocupacionais. Método Trata-se de um estudo de revisão da literatura, do tipo estado da arte. Foi realizada busca pelos descritores "children's occupations", "occupational development" e "occupational therapy" nas bases de dados Web of Science, Eric, Sage e Portal de Periódicos da CAPES, no horizonte temporal de 1997 a 2016. A análise de dados ocorreu por meio da técnica de Análise do Conteúdo. Resultados Foram encontrados 38 artigos, dos quais 21 foram selecionados para análise, realizada com base em quatro categorias temáticas: 1) Fundamentos teóricos para o estudo das ocupações infantis; 2) Ocupações infantis e desenvolvimento típico; 3) Ocupações infantis e desenvolvimento atípico; e 4) Intervenções de terapia ocupacional para potencializar a participação de crianças em ocupações. No que se refere aos tipos de estudos encontrados, predominaram os estudos empíricos e, destes, predominaram os de abordagem quantitativa. A maioria refletiu a perspectiva de familiares sobre as ocupações infantis. Conclusão A intrínseca relação entre desenvolvimento infantil e ocupações infantis reforça a crença no desenvolvimento ocupacional. A incipiente presença de pesquisas sobre a participação de crianças em práticas educacionais, de revisões sobre ocupações infantis e a ausência de estudos brasileiros nos achados expressam lacunas a serem contempladas em estudos posteriores e indicam demandas para a produção de conhecimento sobre terapia ocupacional e ocupações infantis.

Abstract Introduction Childhood occupations are central to understanding child development as an occupational development. Objective This study aimed to identify how occupational therapists have approached children as occupational beings and which occupations have been described as children's typical occupations. Method We searched the Web of Science, Eric, Sage and CAPES Portal of Periodicals databases for this literature review, using the descriptors 'children's occupations', 'occupational development' and 'occupational therapy', between 1997 and 2016. Data were analysed using the content analysis technique. Results We identified 38 articles, of which 21 were selected for analysis, based on four classifications involving: 1) theoretical foundations for the study of children's occupations; 2) childhood occupations and typical development; 3) childhood occupations and atypical development; and 4) occupational therapy interventions to enhance the participation of children in occupations. Quantitative studies predominated, and most studies reflected the perspective of family members on child occupations. Conclusion The relationship between child development and children's occupations involves occupational development. The existing limited research and reviews into children's occupational development, as well as the absence of Brazilian studies in this area, reveal opportunities for further research to provide greater knowledge concerning occupational therapy and childhood occupations.