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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The contribution is original and unpublished, and it is not under review for publication in another journal; otherwise, a justification must be provided in "Comments to the Editor."
  • The material is correctly formatted, and two files must be submitted: one described as the cover page, including the names of all authors, their highest academic degree, affiliation, email address, ORCID, and contribution to the work; and the manuscript file without authorship information.
  • Articles from the year 2025 onwards should preferably be written in English. However, all manuscripts must include the title (english and portuguese), abstract (english and portuguese), and keywords in both languages.
  • The initial submission must include the files "Cover Page" and "Manuscript." All author details must be entered during the submission process using the "Add Author" button. It is essential to include the ORCID of ALL AUTHORS
  • Submission files must be in Microsoft Word format (*.doc or *.docx).
  • The text must be 1.5-spaced, use 12-point Arial font, employ italics instead of underlining (except for URLs), and include figures and tables within the text.
  • Figures and tables must be inserted in the text along with their respective captions at the appropriate location. Tables must be in an editable format.
  • References must follow the ABNT NBR 10520:2023 standard. The DOI of references must be provided when available.
  • All submissions are subject to peer review, and the instructions in "Ensuring Blind Peer Review" must be followed.
  • The text adheres to the style and bibliographic requirements as described in the "Author Guidelines" (below) and "Frequently Asked Questions" (top right corner of this page).
  • All studies involving humans (directly or indirectly) or animals must provide the research ethics committee approval protocol number.
  • Manuscripts that pass the initial screening for relevance to the journal's focus and scope, as well as formatting compliance, will undergo an originality and similarity check using an anti-plagiarism system.
  • In the "COMMENTS TO THE EDITOR" field, authors must indicate three potential Ph.D. reviewers for the manuscript, including their NAME, INSTITUTION, and EMAIL.

Author Guidelines

                                                          INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

1. Article Submission Procedures: Submitted articles must be original, meaning they must not have been published in another journal or collection in the country. The acceptance process will follow these steps:

  • First Stage: Selection of articles based on relevance, compliance with editorial guidelines, and adherence to the journal's standards.
  • Second Stage: Evaluation by at least two anonymous “ad hoc” reviewers, meaning reviewers and authors will not know each other's identities. If the reviews are inconclusive or conflicting, the article will be sent to additional reviewers. Final acceptance is the responsibility of the Editorial Board.

1.1 Languages: Since 2025, priority will be given to manuscripts written in English.

1.2 Submissions must be made through the Portal of Cogna at: https://ensaioseciencia.pgsscogna.com.br/ensaioeciencia/about/submissions

2. Types of Contributions Accepted by the Journal: The journal accepts original works in the following categories:

2.1 Manuscripts: These present theoretical or practical studies related to research and development that have achieved significant and conclusive results. Scientific publications must include the following sections: Title (Portuguese and English or Spanish and English); Abstract and Keywords; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results and Discussion; Conclusion; and References. Original and relevant articles with a maximum of 25 pages including figures, tables and bibliographic references.

2.2 Review Manuscritpts (By Editorial Board Invitation Only): These provide a brief summary of existing studies, followed by an assessment of new ideas, methods, results, and conclusions, including a bibliography citing significant publications on the subject. They must include: Title (Portuguese or Spanish and English); Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; Development (including search and selection procedures for reviewed articles); Conclusion; and References.

2.3 Case Report: include title, abstract, introduction, description of the case, technique or situation, discussion, conclusion and references.

3. Article Formatting Guidelines

3.1 Articles must be typed using Microsoft Word in .doc format, with 1.5-line spacing, Arial font size 12, on A4 pages with 3 cm margins.

3.2 Manuscripts should be structured as follows:

3.2.1 Personalized Cover Page Containing:

  • Title in English
  • Title in Portuguese
  • Author names, followed by institutional affiliation, ORCID, and contact email. 

3.2.2 Main Text:

  • Abstract in English (200–250 words), written in a single paragraph, single-spaced, and justified. It should include the research problem, objectives, methodology, results, and conclusion.
  • Keywords (minimum of 3, maximum of 5).
  • Abstract and Keywords in Portuguese (following the same specifications as the Portuguese version).
  • The text should adhere to the formatting specifications for each type of submission.

3.2.3 Citations must follow ABNT NBR 10520:2023 (Author-Date System). Examples:

  • One author: Yales (2024) described...
  • Two authors: Moraes and Silva (1988) observed...
  • Three authors: Grilli, Tabellini, and Malinvauld (1991) found...
  • Four or more authors: Barcellos et al. (1977) found...

3.2.4 Illustrative Materials

  • Tables must have explanatory captions, be numbered in sequence, and formatted in portrait orientation.
  • Graphs must include the quantitative data used in their construction in table format.
  • Figures must be saved in *.JPEG format, in CMYK mode for color images and grayscale for black and white, with a resolution of 300 dpi.
  • Supplementary documents must be uploaded in Step 4: "Transfer of Supplementary Documents" during the submission process.

3.2.5 References (following ABNT NBR 10520:2023) must contain all necessary details for identifying the sources, arranged alphabetically without numbering. If multiple works by the same author are published in the same year, a letter should be added to differentiate them (e.g., 1999a; 1999b). All cited works must appear in the reference list.

To improve the journal's Qualis/CAPES rating, authors are strongly encouraged to cite articles previously published in Ensaios e Ciências that are relevant to their research.

Examples of References:

3.2.5.1 Journal Articles

  • NELSEN, R.J.; WOLCOTT, R.B.; PAFFENBARGER, G.C. Fluid exchange at the margins of dental restorations. J. Am. Dent. Assoc., v.44, n.3, p.288-295, 1952.

3.2.5.2 Books

  • MCCABE, J.F.; WALLS, A. Applied dental materials. 8th ed. Oxford; Malden, MA: Blackwell Science, 1998.

3.3 Ethical Compliance

Any research involving human subjects must include the approval protocol number from an Ethics Committee (EC). Research involving animals must include the approval number from an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). This information is mandatory for article acceptance.

4.Copyright Policy

The journal follows a CC-BY-NC license, meaning that authors retain copyright. If republishing their work, authors are recommended to indicate its first publication in this journal. This license allows redistribution, remixing, transformation, and further development of the material as long as it is not for commercial purposes and appropriate credit is given.

The opinions expressed by authors are their sole responsibility. The journal reserves the right to make normative, orthographic, and grammatical adjustments to maintain linguistic standards and credibility. However, authors' writing styles will be respected. Conceptual changes, corrections, or suggestions will be sent to authors when necessary.

                                  For inquiries, contact the Editorial Team:

  • editora@kroton.com.br
  • cientifica@kroton.com.br

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Copyright Notice

Copyright for articles published in this journal belongs to the author. The journal adopts the CC-BY-NC license for its publications, ensuring that copyright remains with the author. In cases of republication, authors are encouraged to indicate the first publication in this journal. This license allows copying and redistribution of the material in any medium or format, as well as remixing, transforming, and developing the material, provided it is not for commercial purposes. Proper credit must be given to the creator.

The opinions expressed by the authors are their sole responsibility. The journal reserves the right to make normative, orthographic, and grammatical adjustments to the original manuscripts to maintain the formal standard of the language and the credibility of the publication. However, the authors' writing style will be respected. Any conceptual changes, corrections, or suggestions will be forwarded to the authors when necessary. The opinions expressed by the authors are their sole responsibility.

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