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Article categories
1. Editorial – Maximum limit of 600 words (excluding titles and references)
Matter under the responsibility of the Editorial Board.
2. Original articles – Maximum limit of 4,500 words (introduction, results, discussion, final considerations, tables, charts, graphs).
Note: the title, abstract and references are not included in the word limit.
Study related to original, unpublished and completed scientific research. It must adhere to the following structure: Introduction: present the theme, define the problem and its importance, literature review and objective. Method: the method used, description of the studied population/sample, study participants or data source, date of data collection, research locus (without mentioning the name of the institution), data collection technique and selection criteria, among others, must be described in a clear, objective, comprehensive and complete manner. Please include the approval protocol number of the Research Ethics Committee and state that the research was conducted in accordance with the required ethical standards; Results: they must be presented in a logical sequence. In case of tables, graphs or figures, their information must be complementary; Discussion: it must follow the logical sequence of the results, comparison with the literature and the authors' interpretation. Conclusion and Final Considerations: they must emphasize the main findings, as well as comment on the limitations and implications for future research studies.
3. Review – Maximum limit of 4,500 words (introduction, method, results, discussion, final considerations, tables, charts, graphs).
Note: the title, abstract and references are not included in the word limit.
Systematic, integrative and bibliometric reviews will be accepted. For systematic reviews, it is suggested that they follow the checklist and flowchart of the PRISMA model, available at the following link: http://www.prisma-statement.org/PRISMAStatement/
4. Free communication – Maximum limit of 2,000 words (introduction, development, results and discussion, final considerations, tables, charts, graphs).
Note: the title, abstract and references are not included in the word limit.
Descriptive, reflective and interpretive text, with theoretical foundations on the global situation of a given topic, corresponding to the scope of Revista Cogitare Enfermagem. It requires clarity and objectivity, pertinence to the “state of the art” of the topic discussed and, especially, innovative aspects for teaching and for the professional practice.
5. Experience/Case report – Maximum limit of 2,000 words (introduction, methodology, results and discussion, conclusion, tables, charts, graphs).
Note: the title, abstract and references are not included in the word limit.
Academic or professional experience report relevant to the area. It must include: Introduction presenting a problem situation and the purpose of the report; Methodology with a description of locus, date, people or information sources, development of the situation experienced, detailing information and informants that ensure a representation of the experience. It should include some kind of final evaluation of the experience, even if informal. In the Discussion, please include possible obstacles and strengths, impacts on the practice and changes adopted. Please include the bibliography. Conclusion with a synthesis of the experience, recommendations and future studies.
General document format
FORMAT: “.doc”;
PAPER: A4 size;
MARGINS: 2.5 cm on the four margins;
FONT: Times New Roman; size 12 (including tables and references). For direct citations with more than 3 lines, please use font 10.
ITALICS: Only for words or expressions in a language other than the one in which the article was written or in transliteration of testimonials.
FOOTNOTES: starting on the second page, with the following symbols and in this sequence: †, ‡, §, ††, ‡‡, §§, †††, etc.
SPACING: Double spacing throughout the article, including the abstract.
Single spacing for title, descriptors, direct citations with more than three lines, in transliteration of testimonials and in bibliographic references.
Model for download: Article Template
Structure of the article
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Title (only in the same language as the article)
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Abstract (only in the same language as the article)
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Descriptors (only in the same language as the article)
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Introduction
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Methodology
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Results
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Discussion
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Final considerations/Conclusion
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Acknowledgments
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References
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Annexes
Article structure format
The articles cannot include identification of the authors; this identification should only be on the cover page.
The words “ABSTRACT”, “DESCRIPTORS”, “INTRODUCTION”, “METHOD”, “RESULTS”, “DISCUSSION”, “FINAL CONSIDERATIONS/CONCLUSION”, “REFERENCES” and others that start the sections of the body of the article must be in UPPERCASE, BOLD TYPE AND ALIGNED TO THE LEFT.
Title
It must appear in the same language as the article;
It is limited to 16 words;
FULL CAPITAL LETTERS, BOLD TYPE, SIMPLE SPACING, AND CENTERED.
Abstract
It must include, in a structured way, information according to the article's category. It includes: objective, method, results and conclusion.
Text limited to 150 words, in the language in which the article was written.
It cannot contain abbreviations or acronyms.
Descriptors
They are presented immediately below the abstract and in its same language, with the word “descriptors” in: FULL CAPITAL LETTERS AND IN BOLD TYPE
Please include 5 descriptors, separating them by semicolons, with the first letter of each descriptor in capital letters;
The descriptors must identify or reflect on the main topics of the article;
Preferably, the words used in descriptors should not appear in the title;
To determine them, consult the list of Descriptors in Health Sciences (Descritores em Ciências da Saúde, DeCS) → http://decs.bvs.br. Remember to click: “Descritor Exato” (“Exact Descriptor”).
Descriptors from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) → www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html can also be used.
Simple spacing between lines, as shown in the example:
DESCRIPTORS: Education; Nursing Care; Learning; Nursing; Teaching.
Introduction
It must contain justification, theoretical grounds and objectives. The justification must clearly define the problem, highlighting its importance, knowledge gaps, and the theoretical framework used, when applicable.
Method
It must contain the method employed, period and place in which the research was developed, population/sample, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sources and data collection instruments, data analysis method.
For research involving human beings, the authors must make explicit their compliance with ethical principles, in accordance with the legislation of the country of origin of the article, and inform the number of the approval opinion by the Research Ethics Committee in accordance with the current legislation.
Emphasis is added on the importance of including the Opinion of the Ethics Committee in the “Supplementary Documentation” section when submitting the article.
Results
Information limited to the research results. The text must complement the information contained in the illustrations presented, not repeating the data.
Always include the “n” value and the percentage in between parentheses. Remembering that numbers below 10 must be written in full and those equal to or greater than 10 must be numeric.
Example: “Of the 100 participants, 15 (15%) reported an improvement in the condition, while six (6%) reported deterioration”.
Discussion
Presentation of relevant aspects and interpretation of the data obtained. Relationship and discussion with research results, implications and limitations of the study. Data contained in the results should not be presented again.
Conclusions or final considerations
Emphasize the main findings, and comment on the limitations and implications for future research studies.
Based on the objectives, results and discussion, avoiding statements unrelated to the study and/or new interpretations. Please include contributions from the study carried out.
Acknowledgments
In this section, acknowledge the funding agencies or organizations that, in some way, contributed to the study.
It is not the place to thank people or authors who collaborated in the research.
Acknowledgments, financial or technical support, declaration of financial and/or affiliation conflict of interest:
The authors are responsible for the information and authorizations related to the aforementioned items. Please mention the number of the notice to which the research is linked. In view of CAPES Ordinance 206, of September 4th, 2018, which provides for the mandatory mention of CAPES, we request all authors to report receipt of research assistance in all submitted articles. From this date onwards, authors must refer to the aid received that arises from activities financed by CAPES, in whole or in part.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the text for the first time, and presented according to the Vancouver style.
Maximum limit of 30 references;
Exclusively for Review Article, there is no limit on the number of references;
It is suggested to include current references that are strictly relevant to the problem addressed, avoiding an excessive number of references in the same citation/quotation;
Articles available online must be cited according to electronic version rules;
Annexes
Annexes, when indispensable, must be cited in the text and included after the references.
Guidelines for illustrations
By illustrations we mean tables, charts and figures (graphs, diagrams, photographs).
Please note that a maximum of 5 illustrations are allowed, and they must be numbered consecutively, in Arabic numerals.
They must be indicated in the text with the first letter capitalized.
Example: Table 2, Chart 1, Figure 3.
The information source of the illustration, when resulting from other research study, must be mentioned and included in the references.
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The header and sources (if any) must be written in Times New Roman, size 12, with single line spacing;
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It should be inserted as close to the text as possible;
Tables
They are the non-discursive way of presenting information, from which the numerical data stands out as the main information. Its purpose is to present information statically processed, systematizing data in order to facilitate reading and interpretation of the information.
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They are open on the sides, and have no closing lines;
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Use internal lines only below and above the header and at the bottom of the table;
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There must be no vertical or horizontal lines inside the table;
Every table must have a title, written at the top, consisting of the word Table, followed by the number in Arabic numerals identifying it.
After the title of the table, please include the name of the city, state, country and year, separated by a comma and without the use of a period, as shown in the following example.
Example:
Column titles must be short: when abbreviated, they must appear in full in the caption.
Charts
Charts are composed of qualitative and textual information and must be inserted as close as possible to the excerpt to which they refer. Unlike tables, charts are formed by vertical and horizontal lines with closed ends.
Every chart must have a title, written at the top, consisting of the word Chart, followed by the number in Arabic numerals identifying it.
After the title, please include the name of the city, state, country and year, as shown below.
Example:
Figures (Graphs, Diagrams, Photographs)
Maximum dimension of 22 cm high x 16.5 cm wide.
They must be presented in the text, as close as possible to the indication.
The title of the figure must be placed immediately below it, separated by a period from the name of the city, state, country and year, separated by a comma and without a period.
Example:
Figures must be attached in a separate file, with the quality necessary for publication, preferably in JPEG, GIF, TIFF or PNG format, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
Colored graphs and diagrams will be accepted; colored photographs and pictures of people (except from public access, already published) will not be accepted.
Guidelines for citations and testimonials
Indirect citation or paraphrase
Please inform the reference number immediately at the end of the text, without space, in between parentheses, and before the graphic sign.
Example:
The nurse contributes to the prevention of disabling conditions(1).
Sequential/Interspersed citation
Please separate the numbers of each reference by a dash, when sequential.
Example:
(8-10) – this states that references 8, 9 and 10 are included.
Separate the numbers of each reference by a comma, in case of interspersed citations.
Example:
(8,10) – this states that references 8 and 10 are included.
Direct citation with up to three lines
It is included in the body of the paragraph and enclosed in quotation marks. The number and page corresponding to the literal citation must be superscripted, in between parentheses and separated by a colon.
Example:
(8:13) – this refers to reference 8, page 13.
Direct citation with more than three lines
It must be included in a new paragraph, aligned with both margins to the right and indented 4 cm from the left margin, typed in Times New Roman font, 10 points, single spacing between lines, without quotation marks.
The number and page corresponding to the direct citation must be superscripted, in parentheses and separated by a colon.
Example:
(8:345-6) number 8 refers to the reference and 345-6 to the pages.
Testimonial
The transliteration of the testimonial must appear in a new paragraph, typed in Times New Roman size 12 font, italic, with single line spacing, without quotation marks.
The authors’ comments must be enclosed in square brackets and without italics.
The subject's identification must be coded (explaining such coding in the methodology), in between parentheses, without italics and separated from the testimonial by a period.
Example:
[Communication] is expressing something, saying something to someone is the act of communicating […]. (Family Member 2)
Fees
To guarantee the support services for editing, publishing, indexing and disseminating scientific journals, Cogitare Enfermagem will charge:
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Evaluation Fee
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Publication Fee
The Evaluation Fee in the amount of R$ 100.00 must be paid after approval of the article in the First Stage.
The corresponding author will receive an email message informing them of the approval in the First Stage and requesting payment of the Evaluation Fee. The payment slip must be generated at the address which will be sent in the email message. Proof of payment must be attached under “Supplementary Documents” within the Cogitare Enfermagem system.
*After approval of the article in the First Stage, payment and submission of proof of payment of the Evaluation Fee, the article will proceed to the Second Stage of the evaluation.
The Publication Fee will be R$ 600.50; this fee will be requested only if the article is “Accepted” for publication at the end of the Third Stage of evaluation.
Cogitare Enfermagem will forward the final version of the article to the corresponding author for approval, as well as the Publication Fee slip. The corresponding author is responsible for consulting the other authors and expressing acceptance of the final version for publication.
Requests for corrections, after electronic publication of the article, must be sent within 15 days since publication.
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