PRESENTATION
The Cadernos de Saúde Pública (CSP) Blog is a space dedicated to the presentation, discussion, and dissemination of topics related to public health and international scientific publications. As a digital extension of the Cadernos de Saúde Pública journal, the blog aims to broaden the reach of public health research, promoting dialogue among academia, the press, and the general public.
Through diverse, accessible content, the blog translates rigorous scientific knowledge into clear language, valuing a plurality of voices and critical thinking about contemporary public health challenges in Brazil and around the world.
MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Mission
To disseminate scientific production in Public Health in an accessible and qualified manner, promoting critical debate on topics relevant to public policy, society, and health care.
Objectives
- Expand access to research results published in CSP;
- Contextualize scientific discoveries and bring academic knowledge closer to diverse audiences;
- Encourage debate on scientific publication, scientific communication, and knowledge dissemination;
- Promote critical reflection on current and emerging topics in Public Health;
- Value diversity of perspectives and dialogue between different fields of knowledge;
- Strengthen accessible, high-quality scientific communication.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The blog is intended for researchers and students in the field of Public Health and related areas; public managers and health policy makers, health professionals, media and communication professionals, and the public interested in public health and science.
SECTIONS AND EDITORIAL GUIDELINES
Press Releases
Description: Texts produced by the editorial team of Cadernos de Saúde Pública that present and contextualize manuscripts published in the journal.
Guidelines:
- Content aimed at the press and the general public
- Simple, clear, objective, and accessible language
- Emphasis on the main results, context, and social relevance of the research
- Translation of technical terms when necessary
- Clear indication of the complete reference of the original scientific article
Interview
Description: Conversations with authors and experts about the challenges and advances in public health and scientific publishing.
Guidelines:
- Dialogue format that values the interviewees’ background and perspective
- Objective of disseminating research and bringing academic knowledge closer to the public
- Contextualization of scientific discoveries
- Questions that explore both technical and social aspects of the research
- Clear indication of the interviewees’ identification and institutional affiliation
Column
Description: A space for opinion and reflection, the Columns are dedicated to highlights from the Editorial and Perspectives sections of the Cadernos de Saúde Pública journal, with brief comments from guest authors.
Guidelines:
- Texts signed by invited CSP authors
- Appreciation of plurality of perspectives and critical thinking
- Authorial freedom respecting ethical and scientific principles
- Clear identification that the text is an opinion piece
Audiovisual
Description: Video and audio productions of Cadernos de Saúde Pública.
Guidelines:
- Interviews with Authors
- Presentations by Authors
- Special videos on research trajectories
- Infographics promoting CSP manuscripts
Digital Collection
Description: Collection of CSP scientific dissemination initiatives on social media.
Guidelines:
Compilation of posts, videos, carousels, and graphic materials
Translation of scientific knowledge for different platforms
Dialogue with diverse audiences and digital languages
Maintenance of scientific rigor with communication accessibility
Cover Collection
Description: Historical record of the covers of Cadernos de Saúde Pública.
Guidelines:
Preservation of the magazine’s visual memory
Contextualization of artistic and photographic choices
Appreciation of art as part of editorial identity
EDITORIAL PROCESS
Selection Criteria
Content published on the blog must:
- Be relevant to collective health/public health
- Contribute to scientific and social debate
- Be conceptually and factually accurate
- Respect the ethical principles of scientific communication
- Use accessible language without losing precision
- Value diversity of perspectives
Review and Editing
- Spelling and grammar review and clarity using artificial intelligence;
- Adaptation to the language and format of each section by the CSP team;
- Guest authors must review the final version before publication and authorize its release with the indicated changes.
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
The CSP Blog is committed to:
- Scientific rigor: Evidence-based and respect for the scientific method
- Transparency: Clear identification of authorship, sources, and references
- Plurality: Valuing different perspectives and approaches
- Accessibility: Clear communication, guided by simple language.
- Social responsibility: Commitment to the public relevance of content
- Integrity: Absence of undeclared conflicts of interest
- Respect: Respectful treatment of people, communities, and sensitive topics
COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING
- The blog adopts the Creative Commons (CC-BY) Attribution 4.0 International open license;
- Quotations and references must follow copyright rules;
FINAL PROVISIONS
This Editorial Policy may be revised and updated periodically by the editorial team of Cadernos de Saúde Pública, with the aim of improving processes and adapting to changes in the scientific communication landscape.
Participation in the blog, whether as an author, interviewee, or contributor, implies agreement with the terms of this Editorial Policy.
The blog uses Open Sans, designed by Steve Matteson.