About the Journal

Jornal da Sociedade das Ciências Médicas de Lisboa

Published for the first time in 1835, the Jornal da Sociedade das Ciências Médicas de Lisboa (JSCMed) is the oldest Portuguese medical journal, being the official organ of one of the oldest medical-scientific associations in the world, today with more than 200 years.

Having gone through almost two centuries of profound civilizational transformations, JSCMed has survived to this day with a variable format and content, interspersing moments of great editorial dynamics with periods of less activity. Despite everything, over time it has remained a reference in the Portuguese biomedical editorial panorama, just like the Society it represents. In 2024, in harmony with the current paradigm of scientific publications, SCML's management wanted to carry out a profound renovation of its content and form, transforming it into a Online publication and fully Open Access editing and publication.

JSCMed is the official journal of the Sociedade das Ciências Médicas de Lisboa, endorsed by the Lisbon School of Medicine, University of Lisbon, and Nova Medical School.

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EDITORIAL STRATEGY

Mission and Scope
The JSCMed is dedicated to advancing medicine and healthcare through the publication of high-quality, open-access manuscripts. As one of the oldest medical journals, recently revitalized, JSCMed aims to serve as a dynamic and inclusive platform that addresses both traditional and emerging areas in medicine. We are committed to covering underrepresented topics and interdisciplinary content that speaks to a wide audience, including healthcare professionals, researchers, engineers, educators, and students.
 
Focus Areas
JSCMed publishes articles across a broad spectrum of health-related fields, including but not limited to:

  • Clinical practice and research in various medical disciplines
  • Medical education and training methodologies
  • Health technologies and digital health
  • Interdisciplinary and collaborative care models
  • Topics relevant to other healthcare professionals beyond physicians
  • Global health and public health issues

Audience
The journal serves a diverse readership comprising clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, academics, students, and policy-makers. We welcome contributions from international authors and aim to foster a global exchange of knowledge while upholding our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.
 
Open-Access and No Publication Fees
JSCMed is committed to ensuring unrestricted access to published articles by adopting an open-access model. There are no fees for authors to publish with us. This commitment supports the dissemination of scientific knowledge to a global audience, with a focus on inclusivity and equitable access.
 
Standards and Peer Review
JSCMed adheres to the highest standards of scientific and ethical rigor. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring quality and reliability across all formats and study designs. We invite contributions that meet our ethical standards, methodological soundness, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
 
Ethical Standards
The journal upholds strict ethical guidelines in line with international standards. All research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to ethical principles, including informed consent and ethical approval from relevant bodies. We do not tolerate plagiarism or research misconduct, and all articles undergo checks for originality.
 
Commitment to Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Recognizing the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of healthcare, JSCMed actively seeks contributions from professionals across various fields, including but not limited to medicine, engineering, education, and public health. This approach supports a holistic view of health and fosters innovation in healthcare delivery and medical research.
 
Engagement with the Academic Community
JSCMed is proud to be a primary platform for students and faculty of the oldest medical schools in Lisbon. We support the dissemination of quality research and protocols from university students, helping to nurture the next generation of medical and healthcare professionals.
 
Invitation to Contribute
We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, engineers, and students to submit their work, share their visions, and contribute to a platform dedicated to inspiring and advancing healthcare. JSCMed is a journal that honors its historical legacy while shaping the future of medicine.
 
OPEN ACCESS POLICY

JSCMed is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (know more about this CC license).