Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal (PRHSJ) is the scientific journal of the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. It was founded in 1982 as a vehicle for the publication of reports on scientific research conducted in-campus, Puerto Rico and abroad. All published work is original and peer-reviewed. The PRHSJ is included in PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS, Latindex, EBSCO, SHERPA/RoMEO, Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch®) and Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition. All papers are published both online and in hard copy. From its beginning, the PRHSJ is being published regularly four times a year. The scope of the journal includes a range of medical, dental, public health, pharmaceutical and biosocial sciences research. The journal publishes full-length articles, brief reports, special articles, reviews, editorials, case reports, clinical images, and letters arising from published material. Manuscript submission and other information regarding the journal are available online at https://prhsj.rcm.upr.edu.

 

Section Policies

Case Report

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Review Article

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Editorial

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Letter to the Editor

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Full-Length Articles

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Brief Reports

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Abstracts from Scientific Forums

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Special Article on Health Sciences Research in Puerto Rico

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Guest Editorial

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Clinical Image

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Microbiology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Hepatitis Research

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

HIV/AIDS

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Gerontologí­a

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Laboratory Medicine

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Salud Ocupacional

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Correction

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Cancer: Head and Neck

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Neurobiology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Clinical Sciences

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Salud Pública

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Breastfeeding Research

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Pediatric Pathology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Electrocardiography

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Health Services

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Psychiatry

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Report from Scientific Conference in Puerto Rico

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Critical Care Medicine

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Artí­culo Especial

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Pharmacognosis

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

HIV/Genotype

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Obstetric Ultrasound

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Educación en Salud

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Report from Scientific Meeting in Puerto Rico

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Special Articles from the 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Case Report

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Clinical Image

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Brief Report

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Bibliografía de la Medicina

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Unchecked Peer Reviewed

Public Health in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Pediatric Pathology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Educación y Profesionales de la Salud

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Clinical Studies

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Neuropathology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

HIV Diagnosis

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Carta al Editor

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Medicina Deportiva y Ciencias del Ejercicio

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Enfermería

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

41st. Bailey K. Ashford Memorial Lecture

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Audiology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Tropical Medicine

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Mensaje Colación de Grados

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Hepatitis C Research

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Historical Perspective

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Transfusion Medicine

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Physiology Research

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Pharmaceutical Research

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Pharmacy Practice

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Cincuentenario de la Fundación de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Puerto Rico

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Pediatric Aids

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Neurophysiology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

VIH/SIDA

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Erratum

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Biochemistry

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Simposio de los Secretarios de Salud

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Bioestadí­stica

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Bioética

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Salud Ambiental

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Lecture

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Brief Communication

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Mujer y Salud

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Clinico-Epidemiological Study

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Molecular Genetics

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Orthopaedic Surgery

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

The Annual Distinguished Puerto Rico Lectureship Fund

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Preliminary Report

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

The Fifth Carlos E. Rubio Memorial Lecture

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Metodologí­a

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Bioethics

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Electrophysiology

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Calidad de Vida

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Neurosurgery

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Antimicrobial Phytochemicals

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Corrected and Republished Article

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Report from Scientific Forum in Puerto Rico

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Clinical Psychiatry

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Special Section on Community Academic Partnerships

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

ZIKA Virus in the Americas

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Perspectives and Points of View

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Ethics and Justice

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Community Knowledge

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

ZIKA-ASSOCIATED HEALTH PROBLEMS - Neonatal and Developmental Problems

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

ZIKA-ASSOCIATED HEALTH PROBLEMS - Neurological Problem

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

ZIKA-ASSOCIATED HEALTH PROBLEMS - Other Health Problems

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

RCMI Anniversary

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Basic Sciences Review Article

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Endocrinology Seminars

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Primer Congreso Hispano de Profesiones relacionadas con la Salud

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Orthopaedics

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Artículo de Repaso

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Odontopediatria

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

UCC Abstract Supplement

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Scientific Day Abstract Supplement

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

VI Conferencia Puetorriqueña Salud Pública

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed
 

Peer Review Process

The final decision regarding a submitted manuscript is based primarily upon the opinions of two reviewers, one associate editor, and the editor-in-chief. Invitations to review are emailed by the editors. Reviewers are asked to complete the manuscript evaluation and submit their comments by three weeks after accepting to review.

Reviewers’ comments should be as complete, detailed and helpful as possible. Reviewers rate the manuscript for originality, scientific relevance and presentation and make a recommendation about its suitability for publication. Comments are provided in two forms: as confidential comments for the editors and as open comments to be shared with the authors.

Comments to the editors should focus on whether the paper is (1) informative, interesting, important, novel, clear (carefully and well-written), and likely to be of interest to a substantial portion of the readership, and (2) valid in its methods and justified in its conclusions.

When preparing comments to the authors, assessment should be expressed in an objective and neutral tone. Reviews include an initial paragraph summarizing major findings presented and the reviewer's overall comments on major strengths and limitations of the manuscript. In the main part of the review comments should be numbered and separated into major and minor criticisms. The numbering of comments facilitates the editor's evaluation of the manuscript and the authors’ response.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.