Editorial Policy

Cadernos ESP is a scientific journal committed to the democratic dissemination of academic information and to strategically bridging knowledge between the scientific community and society. Upholding a Social Policy that prioritizes equity and inclusion, the journal does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and promotes critical and reflective scientific production in the fields of Public Health and Collective Health, integrating themes such as health, education, technology, and innovation.

Articles are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or the Editorial Board. The journal’s organizational structure includes: Publication Committee - composed of the Superintendent of the Ceará School of Public Health (ESP/CE), the Coordinator of the Health Research Management (GEPES/CE) as Editor-in-Chief, Scientific Editor, and Executive Editors; Editorial Board; and Editorial Production - with Editorial Support, Layout and Design Reviewer, and Communication and Social Media Support.

Open Access Policy

Cadernos ESP is an Open Access journal, providing free access to all published articles for reading, downloading, distribution, and sharing. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing readers to use the content for any purpose, provided that proper attribution is given to the authors and the journal. This open-access policy reinforces Cadernos ESP's commitment to widely disseminating scientific knowledge and promoting accessible academic practices for a broad and diverse audience.

Ethical Standards for Publication

Cadernos ESP’s commitment to ethical publishing requires that all submitted manuscripts comply with ethical and legal guidelines:

• Research Involving Human Subjects: For studies involving human subjects, as per Resolution CNS nº 466/2012, Brazilian authors must indicate in the manuscript that the study has been approved by an Ethics Committee, recognized by the National Commission for Research Ethics (CONEP-CNS), or an equivalent entity if the research was conducted outside Brazil.

• Research Involving Animals: For experimental studies with animals, the guidelines established by Law nº 11.794/2008, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (1996) must be followed, including the Ethical Principles in Animal Experimentation from the Brazilian College of Animal Experimentation (COBEA).

These details should be included in the manuscript’s methodology section, according to the ARRIVE guidelines.

Similarity/Plagiarism Verification

Cadernos ESP uses iThenticate software for similarity verification in submitted manuscripts. If significant similarities are identified, the scientific editor decides whether to reject the manuscript or contact the authors for necessary adjustments.

Literature Corrections

To maintain scientific integrity, Cadernos ESP has specific procedures for post-publication corrections:

• Expression of Concern: If there is suspicion of misconduct, the scientific editor may issue a note of concern to inform readers while the issue is investigated.

• Erratum: If errors are identified in published articles, an erratum is appended to the text, ensuring correction and transparency for the reader.

• Retraction: In cases of confirmed misconduct requiring retraction, the article remains in the system with a notice on each page indicating its retraction.

• Addendum: If the author needs to add relevant information to an already published article, an addendum is published, and all registered readers are notified.

Conflicts of Interest

All conflicts of interest, whether financial, personal, political, religious, or of any other nature that may affect the impartiality of the review process, must be disclosed by editors, authors, and reviewers.

Authorship and Copyright Declaration

Authors retain their copyright, granting Cadernos ESP the right to first publication under the CC BY license. At the time of submission, all authors are required to submit:

• A Declaration of Authorship, Responsibility, and Copyright;
• An Individual Contribution description of each author’s role in developing the manuscript.

Authors are also permitted to share and distribute their work in institutional repositories or on personal websites, promoting the dissemination and impact of scientific knowledge.

Data Privacy

Cadernos ESP is committed to using personal data provided by authors solely for the necessary editorial services, ensuring that this information is not shared for other purposes or with third parties.