About the Journal
Cedigma Journal (ISSN 2966-1218) (DOI PREFIX 10.70430) is a multidisciplinary academic journal, published quarterly, focusing on original and unpublished scientific articles, book reviews, research notes and interviews. The journal accepts interdisciplinary contributions that address topics such as psychology, behavior analysis, palliative care, mourning, thanatology, mental health, health areas and human sciences, maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the scope of the journal. The published works are peer-reviewed, with the predominant participation of researchers from applied social sciences, health sciences and human sciences. The objective of the journal is to publish relevant content of a national nature.
The management of Cedigma Journal is the responsibility of Cedigma Publishing.
Publication Categories
The journal accepts manuscripts for publication in the following categories:
Original articles: results of empirical, theoretical, experimental or conceptual research (maximum of 10,000 words and five illustrations).
Research note: presentation of preliminary analyses of research whose results are relevant (maximum of 5,000 words and three illustrations).
Review: critique of books published in the last three years (maximum of 3,000 words).
Objectives
To publish high-quality original articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the areas of Education, Health, Social Sciences, Humanities, Technologies and other interdisciplinary areas.
To offer an inclusive and accessible space for the dissemination of academic research and reports of innovative practices, encouraging dialogue between different perspectives and methodologies.
To stimulate the production of ethical and responsible knowledge, aligned with contemporary demands and the principles of social justice and sustainability.
Frequency
Quarterly.
Thematic Coverage
Interdisciplinary studies that address topics such as psychology, behavior analysis, palliative care, mourning, thanatology, bringing together diverse perspectives from the social sciences, health sciences and human sciences.
Target Audience
Scientific community interested in interdisciplinary studies on psychology, behavior analysis, palliative care, grief, thanatology, with an emphasis on social sciences, health sciences and human sciences.
Open Access Policy
Cedigma Journal offers immediate free access to its content, following the principle that making scientific knowledge freely available to the public contributes to the greater global democratization of knowledge.
Cost Policy
The journal charges a publication fee (CDP) of R$ 170.00 BRL (one hundred and seventy reais) for Brazilian authors (Brazil), with up to six authors. Payment is made exclusively via PIX.
For the composition of digital books, the fee for registering the names of authors/collaborators is R$ 100.00 BRL (one hundred reais).
Copyright Policy
Authors hold the copyright to the articles, with Cedigma Journal offering the right of first publication. The journal does not restrict the management of copyrights by authors.
Privacy Policy
The copyright of the published articles belongs to the respective authors, with the first publication rights granted to Cedigma Journal. The articles are made available free of charge for educational and non-commercial use, with the obligation to acknowledge the authorship and original publication. The journal allows non-commercial use of the works, including submission to publicly accessible databases.
License
All articles are licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Peer Review Process
Cedigma Journal adopts a peer review system based on two sequential stages: Desk Review and Review by Referees.
Desk Review: The editors analyze the articles received, without identifying the authors, to assess their relevance to the scope of the journal and their contribution to knowledge in the area. If necessary, members of the scientific committee are involved.
Review by Referees: The articles approved in the Desk Review stage are sent to two selected external experts or researchers, who perform the evaluation using the Double Blind Review system.
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Manuscripts submitted to Cedigma Journal are checked for originality using plagiarism detection software before being peer-reviewed. The journal adheres to the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors (Committee on Publication Ethics, 2011).
