About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences/Revista Brasileira de Ciências Farmacêuticas (RBCF) accepts for publication Original Papers applicable to the fields of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Reviews and Current Comment Articles, which are published under the Editorial Board invitation to recognized experts or when they are spontaneously submitted by the authors in the form of abstracts to have their importance evaluated. A critical vision of the subject with insertions of results of previous works in the field in relation to the state of the art in the country must be included; Short Communications reporting new methods and previews of works on researches of outstanding importance in which originality justify a quick publication. A maximum of 2000 words excluding tables, figures and references is an acceptable limit. One table, one figure and ten references may be added, and Book Reviews of the latest editions, prepared by specialists invited by the Editorial Board. Thematic Supplements as well as those related to scientific meetings can be published under the Editorial Board agreement.

Manuscripts can be submitted by either Brazilian or foreign specialists written in one of the following languages: Portuguese, English or Spanish. A manuscript is accepted with the understanding that the material has not been previously published, except in abstract form, and that it is not simultaneously under consideration by any other journal. All manuscripts submitted to Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences / Revista Brasileira de Ciências Farmacêuticas that follow the instructions to authors are subject to peer review by two or more independent, anonymous referees chosen by the Scientific Editor. Additional opinions are sought by the Scientific Editor when there are substantial differences between reviewers. After being reviewed all manuscripts are forwarded to the Editorial Board for a final decision. Rejected manuscripts may be resubmitted for consideration without any reference to the previous submission as a new manuscript after being properly and significantly restructured. If revision is necessary, the authors are asked to resubmit the dated, revised manuscript incorporating the suggestions and recommendations of the referees within two months. Revisions not received within two months from the date of notice will have its process canceled. All revisions must be accompanied with a letter detailing the changes made to the original document; changes should also be indicated directly on the manuscript. Revisions may be re-reviewed at the discretion of the Scientific Editor. Papers accepted for publication will have their copyright assigned to the REVISTA. A copyright transfer form will be sent to the authors for signature together with the final proof of the paper.

Peer Review Process

The Revista Brasileira de Ciências Farmacêuticas/Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences edited trimestrally by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - University of São Paulo, giving priority to the publication of Original Articles of Pharmaceutical Sciences. It also publishes short communications, Technical Notes and Book Reviews. By request of the Editorial Board Review Articles will be accepted for publication. Also these articles can be previously submitted in abstract form to evaluate the interest in publishing them. The provision of up-to-date information on the latest advanced areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of the main services that RBCFUSP offers to its readers. Contributions written by foreign specialists are also accepted.

Publication Frequency

Quarterly

Index sources

Analytical Abstracts - Coden AABSAR. Website: www.rsc.org/aa
Chemical Abstracts - Coden CHABAB.
Excerpta Médica - EMSCE. Website: www.embase.com
International Pharmaceutical Abstracts - IPA. Website: www.ashp.org
Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde - Lilacs
Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews - CAB International. Website: www.cabi-publishing.org/nara

Copyright

The manuscripts have not been published elsewhere and have not been submitted to publication in other journal simultaneously. Published papers will have their copyright assigned to the REVISTA.

Journal History

The Revista Brasileira de Ciências Farmacêuticas/Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has its origin in the "Anais de Farmácia e Odontologia da USP", which began in 1939. In 1963, volume 1 of "Revista da Faculdade de Farmácia e Bioquímica da Universidade de São Paulo" was published and in 1970, it was changed to "Revista de Farmácia e Bioquímica da Universidade de São Paulo". In 1999, it was totally remodeled and named as Revista Brasileira de Ciências Farmacêuticas/Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Note: The journal changed its title in 2009 to Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences