Submissions

ARTÍCULO DE OPINIÓN

It is a review of a specific topic in which the author takes a position. In cases where the position of a particular author or a research group is expressed, it is called an "opinion article"

GENERAL STRUCTURE
Qualification
Authors
topic discussion

With an extension that should oscillate between 1000 and 2500 words

Tables and Figures: Up to 2 elements can be included in each document.
Bibliography: At least 10 references must be cited to support the article.

ARTÍCULO ORIGINAL EXPERIMENTAL – ARTÍCULO ORIGINAL OBSERVACIONAL

Los artículos de investigación original se centrarán en estudios sobre productos regulados por la DNM, incluyendo cosméticos, productos naturales, suplementos, medicamentos y dispositivos médicos, entre otros, y su eficacia clínica, pruebas de laboratorio, etc.

ESTRUCTURA GENERAL

• Título
• Autores
• Resumen estructurado como reflejo del cuerpo del artículo:
  • Introducción (antecedentes)
  • Objetivos
  • Métodos
  • Resultados
  • Conclusiones

Extensión: 250 a 300 palabras.

• Palabras clave
  • Número: de 3 a 5 palabras clave
• Cuerpo del artículo

Con una extensión de entre 3000 a 4000 palabras, deberá seguir la estructura IMRyD:

• Introducción conformada como mínimo por tres párrafos que habrán de cubrir el Marco teórico, Marco de referencia, Justificación y objetivos
• Materiales y Métodos

Forma en que se realiza el estudio, deberá reportar:

• Criterios de selección (inclusión-exclusión)
• Descripción de los participantes
• Información técnica
• Evaluación estadística
• Resultados

Información obtenida durante el desarrollo del estudio, deberá seguir una secuencia lógica, puede apoyarse de los siguientes recursos:

• Texto
• Tablas
• Figuras
• Discusión

Resumen de hallazgos principales, propone una explicación posible basada en la evidencia.

• Conclusiones
• Tablas y Figuras: Hasta 5 elementos en cada documento.
• Bibliografía: Máximo de 30 referencias.

Systematic Review Articles

Result of an analysis of recent articles and publications on issues of products regulated by the DNM, it includes a synthesis of evidence under a bias minimization process. It provides a high level of evidence on the effectiveness of interventions in health issues.

1.1.1. GENERAL STRUCTURE
Qualification
Authors
Summary structured as a reflection of the body of the article:
Introduction
Goals
methods
Results
conclusions

Length: 250 to 300 words

Keywords
Number: 3 to 5 keywords
Article body

With an extension of between 3,000 and 4,000 words, it must follow the IMRyD structure.

Introduction: it must incorporate at least three paragraphs, where the theoretical framework, frame of reference, justification and objectives are exposed.
Methods: The research question should be asked to later describe in detail the strategy used to carry out the search, sources of information, selection criteria and limits, as well as the tools used for the evaluation of the selected articles, extraction and processing of the necessary data. to create the document. Likewise, it will be necessary to declare who carried out said process.
Results: methods of selection of articles according to tools developed for this purpose, comparison of articles...

Discussion
conclusions
Tables and Figures: 3 or more elements can be included in each document.
Bibliography: At least 30 bibliographical references must be cited.

ARTÍCULO DE REVISIÓN NARRATIVA

Address a specific topic. Document resulting from a technical analysis of recent information or current issues and interest for public health, issued by a person with extensive experience in the subject; the selection of articles does not require a systematic method.
1.1.1. GENERAL STRUCTURE
- Qualification
- Authors
- Summary structured in reflection of the body of the article (objective, methodology, discussion), with an extension of between 250 to 300 words
- Keywords
- Number: 3 to 5 keywords
- Article body
With an extension of between 2,500 to 3,500 words, although without a predefined structure, it is recommended to incorporate elements of the IMRyD format, such as:
- Introduction
- Methods
- Discussion and/or Conclusions.
- Tables and Figures: 3 or more elements can be included in each document.
- Bibliography: Between 30 to 40 references can be cited to support the article.
1.2. BRIEF RELEASES
Less extensive than an original article, they describe innovative techniques or methodologies, preliminary results of research in public health.
1.2.1. GENERAL STRUCTURE
- Qualification
- Authors
- Summary structured as a reflection of the body of the article
- Goals
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
Length: up to 200 words
- Keywords
- Number: 3 to 5 keywords
- Article body
For its structuring it is recommended to stick to the IMRyD format, its length will range between 1500 to 2000 words
- Tables and Figures: Up to 3 elements can be included in each document.
- Bibliography: Up to 20 or more references can be cited.

1.3. REPORT OF CASES OR SERIES OF CASES
Exposure of clinical pictures or problems of considerable complexity that provide information to peers or offer a basis for new studies.
1.3.1. GENERAL STRUCTURE
- Qualification
- Authors
- Abstract, with an extension of up to 200 words, should be structured as a true reflection of the body of the article:
- Presentation of the case
- Intervention
- Results
- Keywords
- Number: 3 to 5 keywords
- Article body
Extension: at least 1500 words. Although it is not necessary to adhere to the IMRyD format, you must incorporate the following sections:
- Introduction
- Presentation of the case
- Intervention
- Clinical evolution
- Clinical diagnosis
- Discussion
- Ethical aspects
- Tables and Figures: Up to 5 elements can be included in each document.
- Bibliography: You can cite up to a maximum of 20 bibliographical references

Regulatory Focus

It is a thematic review in which the author, be it an institution or a private person, takes a position on a topic related to public health, which is supported by the available scientific literature.

GENERAL STRUCTURE
- Qualification
- Authors
- Discussion of the topic
With an extension that should oscillate between 1000 and 2500 words
- Tables and Figures: Up to 2 elements can be included in each document.
- Bibliography: At least 10 references must be cited to support the article.

ARTÍCULO SOBRE TEMAS DE ACTUALIDAD

Dissemination articles and informative texts of a scientific nature, of variable structure and length.
1.1.1. GENERAL STRUCTURE
- Qualification
- Authors
- Summary
Length: a maximum of 200 words is suggested.
- Keywords
- Number: 3 to 5 keywords
- Article body
With an extension of between 1,000 and 1,500 words, it is recommended to include the following sections:
- Introduction: for its writing it is recommended to follow an inverted pyramid structure, organizing the information from major to minor importance while answering the questions: What?, Who?, How?, When? and where?
- Final: where the possible benefits of the research carried out should be expressed.
- Tables and Figures: Up to 2 elements can be included in each document.
- Bibliography: At least 10 bibliographical references must be cited.