LILACS – Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde – Informação e evidência científica e técnica em saúde da América Latina e Caribe – BIREME/OPAS/OMS – LILACS – Información y evidencia científica y técnica en salud de América Latina y el Caribe | LILACS – Scientífic and technic information and evidence of Latin-american and Caribbean Countries

LILACS – Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde – Informação e evidência científica e técnica em saúde da América Latina e Caribe – BIREME/OPAS/OMS – LILACS – Información y evidencia científica y técnica en salud de América Latina y el Caribe | LILACS – Scientífic and technic information and evidence of Latin-american and Caribbean Countries Um bem público regional de informação científica Un bien público regional de información científica A regional public good on scientific information
BIREME | OPAS | OMS

What are the criteria used for evaluating Brazilian journals for indexing in the LILACS database?

The current version of the evaluation and permanence criteria for Brazilian journals is published at https://lilacs.bvsalud.org/guias-e-manuais/docs/criterios-de-selecao-e-permanencia-de-periodicos-lilacs-brasil/. To learn about the criteria at the regional level, visit: https://lilacs.bvsalud.org/guias-e-manuais/docs/metodologia-lilacs-criterios-de-selecao-e-permanencia-de-periodicos/. Category: Selection of Periodicals for LILACS Brazil 

What type of assessment is conducted in the LILACS Brazil journals selection process?

Both the presentation and standardization, as well as endogeneity (geographic and institutional concentration of the published authors and the editorial committee), are evaluated, along with the scientific content of the journal. Category: Selection of Periodicals for LILACS Brazil

How is the selection process for Brazilian journals for indexing in the LILACS database conducted?

The selection process for journals in the LILACS Brazil collection is based on the LILACS Brazil selection and continuation criteria. Journals submitted for evaluation undergo analyses of format and standardization, endogeneity (geographical and institutional distribution of the editorial committee and authors), as well as content analysis by specialists in the field. The journal must have […]

Is there a specific date or period of the year to submit a Brazilian journal for evaluation by LILACS?

Yes! Always from 01 to 30 April of this year. Category: Selection of Periodicals for LILACS Brazil

How to submit my institution’s journal for evaluation for indexing in the LILACS Brazil database?

Brazilian journals in the field of Health Sciences are accepted for evaluation by the National Committee for Evaluation and Selection of Journals LILACS Brazil. If the journal is in the fields of Nursing or Dentistry, please contact the coordinations of these thematic areas. For multidisciplinary journals, verify if at least 50% of published articles are […]

Are there differences in the evaluation process for electronic or print journals for the LILACS Brazil database?

The same criteria apply for the evaluation of electronic or print journals. Please refer to the Selection and Continuation Criteria for Journals in LILACS Brazil. Editors of print journals must submit full texts in electronic format within the LILACS journal evaluation platform. No printed documentation will be accepted. Editors of electronic journals should provide a […]

Which health areas’ journals are evaluated by the LILACS Brazil Journals Evaluation and Selection Committee?

All journals in the health field are evaluated by the LILACS Brazil Journals Evaluation and Selection Committee, except for Nursing and Dentistry, which have their own committees. Category: Selection of Periodicals for LILACS Brazil

Who evaluates Brazilian journals submitted for evaluation for indexing in LILACS?

The LILACS Brazil Journals Evaluation and Selection Committee decides on the indexing and exclusion of a journal from the LILACS Brazil collection based on reports issued by the BIREME coordination team and opinions from experts in the journal’s knowledge area. Category: Selection of Periodicals for LILACS Brazil

Who are the members of the LILACS Brazil Journals Evaluation and Selection Committee?

Adeilton Alves Brandão, from Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, representing the Biomedical Sciences area André Luiz Félix Rodacki, from Federal University of Paraná, representing the Physical Education area (including Speech Therapy, Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Sports Medicine) Antônio de Pádua Pithon Cyrino, from São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho, representing the Public Health […]

After the evaluation of a journal, how is the assessment communicated?

The assessment from the National Selection Committee will be sent to the journal’s editor via email, typically containing recommendations for modifications to the journal and a timeframe for implementation. Category: Selection of Periodicals for LILACS Brazil