Aims and Scope
Revista de Comunicación y Salud (RCyS) is devoted to the dissemination of scientific research that examines, from an interdisciplinary perspective, communicative processes related to health, illness, prevention, the promotion of well-being, and the interaction between institutions, professionals, and citizens. The journal welcomes contributions that analyze strategies, discourses, practices, media, and communicative dynamics developed in healthcare, educational, and social contexts, both in academic and professional settings.
RCyS is addressed to researchers, educators, and professionals interested in the study of communication applied to health and in the transfer of knowledge with social impact. Its approach integrates theoretical, methodological, and empirical contributions from communication studies, public health, education, psychology, sociology, and other related disciplines, with particular attention to scientific rigor, academic relevance, and the practical usefulness of research findings.
RCyS is a peer-reviewed journal that applies a double-blind peer review system, ensuring an impartial, objective, and transparent review process. The journal is managed through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, open-source software developed by the Public Knowledge Project under the GNU General Public License.
The official language of the journal is Spanish; however, submissions in their original language are also accepted in English, French, and Portuguese, in accordance with the established editorial guidelines.
The objectives established by the Revista de Comunicación y Salud are the following:
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To promote quality research in Communication and Health, in order to collaborate in the strengthening and consolidation of this field of study.
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To continue working for the continuous improvement of the editorial process, integrating the journal in the area of Communication and Health.
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To significantly improve the quality of original articles received and published, always keeping the criteria of scientific rigor that have governed the journal since its inception.
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To increase collaborative partnerships with academics, researchers, professionals and entities working in the field of Communication and Health.
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To continue with the process of indexing the journal in scientific databases of reference.
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To seek ways of support and funding to ensure the viability and sustainability of the journal.
Scope of the Journal
Revista de Comunicación y Salud (RCyS) focuses on the publication of original research, theoretical reviews, and applied studies that address, from an interdisciplinary perspective, communication related to processes of health, illness, prevention, promotion, and well-being. The journal welcomes contributions that analyze the strategies, discourses, practices, media, and stakeholders involved in communication within healthcare, educational, and social contexts, both in academic and professional settings. Its scope includes theoretical, methodological, and empirical approaches from communication studies, public health, education, psychology, sociology, and other related disciplines, with particular attention to scientific rigor, social relevance, and knowledge transfer. RCyS is aimed at researchers, educators, and professionals interested in contributing to the development and consolidation of the field of Health Communication at national and international levels.
