Qualis CAPES B4 – Institutional Recognition of BJCMR

The Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review (BJCMR), ISSN 2965-0968, has achieved Qualis B4 classification in the CAPES evaluation system for the 2021–2024 quadrennium. This institutional recognition consolidates BJCMR as a qualified scientific journal within the Brazilian graduate education system, formally linked to the parent area of Public Health (Saúde Coletiva).

The Qualis CAPES System

Qualis CAPES is the official framework used to assess the quality of scientific journals in which Brazilian master’s and doctoral programs disseminate their research output. Journals are ranked by knowledge area and classified into quality strata based on criteria such as:

• Editorial regularity and consistency

• Scientific and methodological quality of publications

• Rigor and ethical standards of peer review

• Academic visibility and indexation

• Thematic alignment with evaluation areas

• Contribution to academic training and scientific advancement

A B4 classification indicates that the journal meets established scientific and editorial standards, being recognized as a legitimate and qualified publication venue.

Recognized Evaluation Areas (2021–2024)

During the 2021–2024 evaluation period, BJCMR received Qualis B4 classification, under the parent area of Public Health, in the following CAPES evaluation areas:

• Biological Sciences II

• Engineering III

• Teaching

• Interdisciplinary

• Medicine I

• Medicine II

• Nutrition

• Public Health

This recognition highlights the multidisciplinary scope of BJCMR and its consistent engagement with clinical medicine, biological sciences, public health, education, and interdisciplinary research.

Scientific Scope and Editorial Commitment

BJCMR is dedicated to publishing high-quality clinical research, narrative and systematic reviews, and interdisciplinary health studies, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine and the integration of research, education, and clinical practice.

The journal operates under a double-blind peer-review system, adheres to international ethical standards, and is fully committed to open-access publishing and scientific transparency.

Relevance for Authors and Graduate Programs

The Qualis B4 classification allows articles published in BJCMR to be counted toward the intellectual output of CAPES-accredited graduate programs, in accordance with area-specific criteria. This positions BJCMR as a strategic journal for academic publication in clinical and health sciences.

Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review (BJCMR) - ISSN 2965-0968
Qualis CAPES B4 – 2021–2024 Quadrennium