Instructions for Authors

GENERAL INFORMATION
Residência Pediátrica (RP) does not charge submission, peer review, publication, or access fees (no APC). Complete institutional information, editorial policies, and indexing data are available in the section About RP.

LICENSE
Accepted manuscripts are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
By accepting the Submission Agreement, authors agree to these terms.

PREPRINT POLICY
Manuscripts previously deposited as preprints in reliable, open-access public repositories are accepted. Prior availability as a preprint is not considered prior publication and does not prevent submission to the journal.
At the time of submission, authors must inform the existence of the preprint, including the corresponding link or DOI.
After publication, authors are encouraged to update the preprint record with the full reference and DOI of the published version in the journal.

OPEN DATA POLICY
The deposition of research data is not mandatory for submission or publication.
Whenever possible, authors are encouraged to make available the data, codes, instruments, and supplementary materials supporting the results presented in the manuscript. When shared, data should be deposited in reliable open-access repositories, preferably with persistent identifiers (such as DOI), and cited in the article.
Data sharing is not recommended when it involves:

Sensitive or confidential data
Information that allows identification of patients, participants, services, or institutions
Restrictions imposed by Research Ethics Committees (CEP/CAAE)
Legal, contractual, or institutional limitations, including those established by the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD)

When data cannot be shared, this condition must be clearly stated and justified in the manuscript.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) USE POLICY
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools must be declared at the time of submission.
AI tools cannot be listed as authors and may only be used as technical support (e.g., language revision or translation). Authors remain fully responsible for the content, originality, and conclusions of the manuscript.
The insertion of sensitive, confidential, or identifiable data into AI systems is strictly prohibited.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in requests for corrections or rejection of the manuscript.

EDITORIAL AND ETHICAL POLICY
Submitted manuscripts must comply with ethical standards and principles of scientific integrity. Cases of misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, and improper authorship, may result in manuscript rejection, requests for correction, or retraction of a published article.
For research involving human subjects, submission of the Certificate of Ethical Approval (CAAE) and identification of the responsible Research Ethics Committee (CEP) are mandatory, in accordance with the CEP/CONEP system.
All authors must declare potential conflicts of interest. Editors and reviewers must declare conflicts and recuse themselves from manuscript evaluation when applicable.

SUBMISSION PROCESS
Submissions may be made in Portuguese or English exclusively through the GNPapers/RP system, upon prior registration:
https://www.gnpapers.com.br/rp
At the final step of submission, the author may preview the manuscript in the system and save a PDF copy for reference. To complete submission, reading and agreement with the Submission Agreement (Copyright) is mandatory, available at:
https://residenciapediatrica.com.br/Content/arquivos/copyright.pdf?
By accepting the agreement, authors consent to the journal’s editorial and copyright conditions. Written authorization is required for the reproduction of third-party copyrighted material, when applicable.

WHO MAY SUBMIT
Preferably, the first author should be a pediatric medical resident under supervision of a preceptor affiliated with a residency program. Undergraduate students may submit manuscripts when accompanied by a graduated co-author. Health professionals working with children and adolescents may also participate as authors.

SECTIONS AND ARTICLE TYPES
The journal accepts the following manuscript types:
Original Article
Results of empirical, experimental, conceptual research, or critical literature reviews.
Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
Length: up to 3,000 words (excluding tables and references)
Figures/Tables/Charts: up to 4 total
References: maximum of 30
Review Article
Critical and structured reviews of the literature, including systematic and non-systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Length: up to 6,000 words (excluding tables and references)
Letters to the Editor
Correspondence regarding material published in previous issues.
Length: up to 1,000 words
References: up to 6
Interactive Clinical Case
Description of a clinical case (real or fictional) with questions to stimulate clinical reasoning.
Structure: minimum of 3 questions; interactive module with up to 5 options each; indication of the correct answer with justification
Length: up to 300 words
Editorial
By invitation of the Editors.
Medical Ethics
Ethical guidance on daily situations experienced by residents.
Stay Alert!
Alerts on practices, procedures, and conduct based on public documents and publications. Reference links are mandatory.
Point of View
Controversies, personal experiences, or reflections on current pediatric topics.
Case Report
Description of singular clinical cases or rare diseases.
Length: up to 1,500 words
Figures/Tables/Charts: up to 2
References: up to 15
Review (Resenha)
Critical summary of scientific articles or national/international protocols. Source citation is mandatory.
Length: up to 500 words
TOP (Mandatory Topics in Pediatrics)
Topics relevant to pediatric residency training. Source citation is mandatory.
Length: up to 500 words

INFORMATION ENTERED DIRECTLY INTO THE SUBMISSION SYSTEM
The following information must be entered exclusively in the submission system and must not appear in the Word file:
Title: Enter the title in Portuguese and English (do not use all caps).
Descriptors/Keywords: Enter 3–6 descriptors in Portuguese and English. The system validates terms according to DeCS: http://decs.bvs.br
Authors and Institutional Affiliation: Full name, position, and academic degree of all authors.
The submitting author is considered the main author and cannot be changed.
Co-author order may be adjusted using the system arrows.
One author must be designated as the corresponding author.
Duplicate submissions of the same manuscript are not accepted.
Abstract: Limit to 250 words.
Avoid abbreviations.
No citations are allowed.
All information must also appear in the manuscript.
Ethical Declarations: Declare conflicts of interest, funding, or if the article is a clinical trial.

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION (WORD FILE)
The manuscript file must contain only the article text, without title, abstract, keywords, or authorship information, which must be entered exclusively in the system. Remove all identifiers from the text and file metadata to ensure double-blind review.
Upload the manuscript in Word format (.doc or .docx). After upload, preview is available in HTML, PDF, or DOC formats.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Abbreviations
Spell out terms at first mention. Avoid footnotes unless strictly necessary.
References
Follow the Vancouver style.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html
References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, using superscript Arabic numerals.
The same rule applies to tables and figures.
Online references must include full URL and access date.
Tables and Charts
Must be inserted in the text in editable format.
Number consecutively and provide a concise title.
Define abbreviations in footnotes using lowercase superscripts.
Images and Figures
Minimum resolution: 300 DPI; minimum width: 1000 px; formats: JPG, GIF, or TIF; max size: 8 MB.
Each image must be cited in the text and accompanied by a title and legend.
All symbols, arrows, and abbreviations must be defined.
Patient images require signed authorization from the legal guardian, ensuring anonymity and privacy.
Authorization form available at:
https://residenciapediatrica.com.br/Content/arquivos/licenca_uso_imagem_sbp.pdf
Send the signed form to: revistaresidenciapediatrica@sbp.com.br

POST-SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
An automatic confirmation email is sent after submission. Following technical review, authors are notified whether the manuscript complies with journal standards. If revisions are required, authors may resubmit through the system.
Manuscript tracking is available via the system flow code or manuscript title.

IMPORTANT
Authors must disable spam filters or allow messages from @gnpapers.com.br, as system emails are sent automatically.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS
Manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review. Evaluation criteria include scientific merit, methodological and ethical adequacy, clarity, and compliance with editorial standards.
After originality check, manuscripts are reviewed by two external specialists from different institutions. Accepted manuscripts undergo language revision before publication.

EDITORIAL TIMELINES
Processing time varies according to manuscript complexity, reviewer availability, and revision needs.
On average, the editorial and peer review process may take several months.
Authors are encouraged to monitor the submission system and await official communications.

COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS
Requests for reconsideration or complaints regarding editorial decisions must be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief at:
residenciapediatrica@sbp.com.br
Cases are handled according to COPE guidelines.

Contact: revistaresidenciapediatrica@sbp.com.br

Last updated: February 19, 2026