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/.

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 […]

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 […]

Can I participate in the evaluation and selection process of journals for the LILACS Brazil collection as a reviewer?

Yes, please check the criteria and register as a volunteer: https://lilacs.bvsalud.org/periodicos-lilacs/processo-de-avaliacao-e-selecao-de-periodicos-lilacs-brasil/chamada-permanente-para-cadastro-de-novos-pareceristas-para-avaliacao-de-periodicos-lilacs-brasil/.

If my journal is not indexed or the indexing is terminated in the LILACS database, what should I do?

The journal editor can request a new evaluation one year after the last evaluation. Important: The history of recommendations made by the LILACS Brazil Journals Evaluation and Selection Committee to journals is reviewed, and if it is found that recommendations have not been implemented, the documentation may be disregarded during the pre-analysis phase of journals.

If a journal is selected, from which issue will it be indexed?

It will be indexed starting from the issue following the one that was evaluated. Retrospective indexing is only performed if recommended by the Selection Committee.

What do ad hoc reviewers assess in a journal submitted for evaluation for indexing in the LILACS database?”

► EDITORIAL TEAM Assess the representativeness of the Editorial Board of the journal, considering their contribution, suitability, and scientific merit of its members. ► CONTENT Based on the analysis of the content of the articles under evaluation, provide opinions on the following aspects, justifying your opinion in writing: a) Are the articles aligned with the […]

When will the results of the LILACS Brazil journals evaluation be published?

The results are published on the LILACS portal after the meeting of the LILACS Brazil Journals Evaluation and Selection Committee. The forecast is for the results to be published by the third week of October, and the improvement recommendations report to be sent by the end of December.

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.

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.