Qualis

Qualis CAPES B4 – Institutional Recognition of BJCR

The Brazilian Journal of Case Reports (BJCR) has achieved Qualis B4 classification in the evaluation system of CAPES, referring to the 2021–2024 quadrennium. This classification represents an important milestone in the journal’s editorial trajectory and consolidates its position within the Brazilian scientific landscape, particularly in the field of Public Health (Saúde Coletiva), which is BJCR’s parent area.

What is the Qualis CAPES system?

Qualis is the official system used by CAPES to evaluate the quality of scientific output produced by Brazilian stricto sensu graduate programs (master’s and doctoral degrees). Through this system, scientific journals are ranked into quality strata based on a set of qualitative and technical criteria, including:

  • Editorial regularity and punctuality

  • Scientific quality of published articles

  • Rigor and transparency of the peer-review process

  • National and international indexing and visibility

  • Thematic alignment with evaluation areas

  • Academic relevance and impact

A B4 classification indicates that the journal meets established scientific and editorial standards, being formally recognized as a qualified and legitimate channel for disseminating research results within the Brazilian graduate education system.

Recognized Multidisciplinary Scope

One of BJCR’s defining strengths is its broad multidisciplinary reach, clearly reflected in its Qualis B4 recognition across multiple CAPES evaluation areas, all linked to the parent area of Public Health. For the 2021–2024 quadrennium, BJCR received B4 classification in the following areas:

  • Biodiversity

  • Biotechnology

  • Environmental Sciences

  • Biological Sciences I, II, and III

  • Sciences and Humanities for Basic Education

  • Education

  • Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy

  • Nursing

  • Engineering III and IV

  • Teaching

  • Pharmacy

  • Interdisciplinary

  • Medicine I, II, and III

  • Veterinary Medicine

  • Dentistry

  • Psychology

  • Chemistry

  • Public Health

This broad recognition demonstrates BJCR’s consistent dialogue with diverse scientific fields, while maintaining a strong conceptual and methodological foundation within Public Health.

Relevance for Authors and Graduate Programs

The Qualis B4 classification allows articles published in BJCR to be counted toward the intellectual output of CAPES-accredited graduate programs, in accordance with the specific criteria of each evaluation area. As a result, BJCR represents a strategic publication venue for:

  • Clinical studies and case reports

  • Applied and translational research

  • Scientific output from master’s and doctoral students and their supervisors

  • Strengthening interdisciplinary research lines

  • Enhancing the institutional visibility of research groups and graduate programs

Editorial Commitment and Future Perspectives

Achieving Qualis B4 status reinforces BJCR’s ongoing commitment to:

  • Scientific integrity and editorial transparency

  • A rigorous and ethical peer-review process

  • Open science and broad access to scientific knowledge

  • Continuous improvement of editorial standards

BJCR remains firmly dedicated to advancing its editorial quality, expanding indexation, strengthening internationalization, and progressing in future Qualis evaluations, always in alignment with best editorial practices and the evolving demands of the global scientific community.

Brazilian Journal of Case Reports (ISSN 2763-583X)
Qualis CAPES B4 – 2021–2024 Quadrennium