Journal of Infection Control (RECI) 2024 Retrospective
✓ Reformulation of checklists for initial manuscript review
We created specific checklists for each type of article, including originals, reviews, metadata and letters. This facilitates the work of reviewers, ensures greater standardization in evaluations and optimizes the review process.
✓ JCR Impact Factor
For the first year, we obtained the impact factor linked to the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), with an index of 0.2, demonstrating the relevance of the articles published in our journal.
✓ Editorial Flow of the journal
For all those who submit articles and want to understand the process until publication, we have developed a clear flow that details all the stages that the article will go through. Click here to better understand our workflow: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-77vXoRQgO/?igsh=dnI2amYwM2NlcWQw
✓ Expansion of the Editorial Board
We expanded our editorial board and strengthened the team of reviewers and collaborators, ensuring greater agility and quality in the evaluations and improvements in the journal's internal workflows.
✓ Analysis of Acceptance Time 2024
The average time between submission and acceptance of articles was reduced to 2.4 months, compared to the 4.2 months recorded in previous years.
✓ Identification of Plagiarism
This year, we recorded 6% of the articles submitted with more than 40% plagiarism, a relevant data for the analysis of the quality of the submissions.
✓ Updated Cover Page
We have updated our cover page, including not only more personal data for each researcher, but also the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Now, researchers can indicate which SDG their article falls under.
✓ Indexing in a New Database
We have been indexed in the CUIDEN database, which has further increased the visibility of our articles.
✓ Increasing Accesses
We have received 25,000 accesses by December 19, 2024, with readers from Brazil and countries in Europe and Central America.
✓ Participation in events
To further increase the visibility of our journal, team members participated in the Congress of the Brazilian Association of Scientific Editors (ABEC), representing the journal and promoting the expansion of its reach.
✓ Most Accessed Original Articles of 2024
1. Epidemiological investigation reveals local transmission of SARS-CoV-2 lineage P.1 in Southern Brazil
Authors: Richard Steiner Salvato and collaborators
Click to check: https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v1i1.16335
2. Prevalence of leprosy, rate of grade II physical disability and proportion of multibacillary cases: A paradox that highlights late diagnosis and hidden prevalence? Authors: Carlos Dornels Freire de Souza and Franklin Gerônimo Bispo Santos
Access to check: https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v9i1.11765
3. Impact of alcohol gel on bacteria on the hands of health professionals
Authors: Gabriel Faria and collaborators
Access to check: https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v11i3.16493
4. Epidemiological profile of accidents caused by venomous animals in the city of Patrocínio, Minas Gerais: a portrait of a decade
Authors: Isadora Caixeta da Silveira Ferreira and Guilherme Henrique Borges
Access to check: https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v10i4.14694
5. Analysis of the temporal trend of HIV/AIDS infection in the western region of Santa Catarina: a retrospective study 1984 – 2015
Authors: Aldair Weber and collaborators
Click to check: https://doi.org/10.17058/jeic.v1i1.13089
✓ Final Message
Thank you for being part of our journey in 2024.
