Author Guidelines
The Brazilian Journal of Health Aromatherapy and Essential Oil (BJHAEO) (ISSN 2965-7253) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal, published in continuous flow, dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research across health sciences.
Simultaneous submission of manuscripts to BJHAEO and other journals is strictly prohibited.
Scope (non-exhaustive)
BJHAEO considers manuscripts related to, but not limited to:
- Clinical and translational research
- Experimental and laboratory studies
- Clinical images and diagnostic findings
- Pharmacological, toxicological, and biological studies
- Integrative and evidence-based complementary practices
- Health education and professional training
- Public health and health systems
- Innovative methodologies and emerging technologies in health
Types of Articles Accepted
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles and Mini-Reviews
- Case Reports
- Clinical Images
- Experience Reports (with scientific framing)
- Medical Hypotheses
- Letters to the Editor
BJHAEO follows ICMJE recommendations, including clinical trial registration in a public registry when applicable.
Preprints are accepted provided they have not undergone peer review.
Manuscript Submission Conditions
Submission of a manuscript implies that:
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The work is original and not under consideration elsewhere;
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All authors have approved the final version;
The publisher is not legally responsible for third-party claims
Online Submission
Manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s online system.
To preserve the double-blind peer-review process, author names and affiliations must not appear in the manuscript file.
All author metadata must be correctly completed in the submission system.
ORCID iD Requirement
ORCID iDs are mandatory for all authors at the time of submission.
Submissions without complete ORCID information will not be processed.
Language Policy
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English is the official language of BJHAEO.
Manuscripts in Portuguese may be accepted, subject to editorial evaluation.
Authorship Criteria
BJHAEO adopts the ICMJE authorship criteria. All four conditions must be met.
Contributors who do not qualify for authorship must be listed in the Acknowledgments section.
Ethics in Research and Publication
All ethical requirements for studies involving human participants or animals must be fulfilled. Detailed policies are available in the journal’s Ethics sections.
Text Formatting
- File format: Word (.doc or .docx)
- Font: 12-point Palatino
- Use italics for emphasis
- Automatic page numbering
- Tables created using Word’s table function
- Figures with minimum resolution of 300 dpi
Mandatory sections (according to article type):
- Title
- Abstract (max. 200 words, unstructured)
- Keywords (max. 5, MeSH-based)
- Ethics approval (if applicable)
References
- Citation style: NLM (Vancouver)
- Numerical citations in square brackets
- Full DOI links required when available
- Do not use “et al.” in reference lists
Plagiarism Policy
All submissions may undergo plagiarism screening. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and may result in rejection or retraction.
Reporting Guidelines
Authors are encouraged to follow appropriate reporting guidelines, such as CARE, CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, COREQ, SQUIRE, among others.
Types of Articles Accepted
Original Research Articles
Original Research Articles report novel, methodologically sound, and ethically approved research that advances scientific knowledge in health, integrative medicine, aromatherapy, essential oils, and related biomedical or clinical fields.
These articles must present original data derived from experimental, observational, clinical, or translational research.
Recommended structure
Title
Abstract (up to 250 words, structured or unstructured depending on study design)
Keywords
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Key requirements
• Clear research question and objective
• Appropriate study design and statistical analysis
• Ethical approval and informed consent when applicable
• Compliance with international reporting guidelines (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, ARRIVE, etc.)
There is no strict word limit, but manuscripts should be concise and scientifically robust.
Review Articles and Mini-Reviews
Review Articles provide a critical, comprehensive, and up-to-date synthesis of the literature on a relevant topic within the journal’s scope. Mini-Reviews offer a focused overview of emerging or highly specific themes.
Narrative, integrative, scoping, and systematic reviews are accepted.
Recommended structure
Title
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Methods (search strategy and inclusion criteria)
Thematic Sections
Discussion and Future Perspectives
Conclusion
References
Key requirements
• Clear rationale and relevance of the topic
• Transparent literature search methodology
• Critical analysis, not merely descriptive summaries
• Preference for recent and high-quality references
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses must follow PRISMA guidelines.
Case Reports
Case Reports describe unique, rare, illustrative, or educational clinical cases involving human or animal health, including diagnostic challenges, therapeutic approaches, or unexpected outcomes.
The journal strongly encourages the inclusion of a brief literature review to contextualize the case.
Recommended structure
Title
Abstract (up to 200 words)
Keywords
Introduction
Case Description
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Key requirements
• Clear educational or scientific relevance
• Patient anonymity and informed consent
• Ethical approval when required by local regulations
Word limit:
Up to 1,500 words (up to 3,000 words if accompanied by a literature review)
Clinical Images
Clinical Images present high-quality, educational images that illustrate relevant clinical, diagnostic, or pathological findings.
The focus must be on the image itself and its clinical significance.
Structure
Title
Image and Caption
Short Descriptive Text
Key requirements
• Maximum 500 words
• One figure only
• No tables
• Up to 5 references
• Written informed consent when identifiable information is involved
Experience Reports (with Scientific Framing)
Experience Reports describe professional, educational, clinical, or institutional experiences that contribute to health practice or scientific understanding, provided they are presented with critical analysis and theoretical grounding.
These articles must go beyond narrative description and demonstrate reflection, contextualization, and scientific relevance.
Recommended structure
Title
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Context and Description of the Experience
Critical Analysis and Theoretical Framework
Implications for Practice or Research
Conclusion
References
Experience Reports must follow ethical standards and protect confidentiality when applicable.
Medical Hypotheses
Medical Hypotheses present innovative, well-reasoned, and scientifically grounded theoretical propositions that may inspire future research or challenge existing paradigms.
These articles do not require experimental validation but must be based on logical reasoning, existing evidence, and biological plausibility.
Recommended structure
Title
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Hypothesis Development
Scientific Rationale and Supporting Evidence
Implications and Testable Predictions
Conclusion
References
Speculative content without scientific grounding will not be considered.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor provide brief, focused commentary on articles recently published in the journal or on relevant topics of scientific or clinical interest.
Key characteristics
• Maximum 500 words
• No abstract
• No tables or figures
• Up to 2 authors
• Up to 5 references
Letters are evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief and are not subject to external peer review. No APC is applied.
Editorial Note
All submissions must comply with ethical standards, plagiarism policies, authorship criteria, and the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence, as described in the journal’s official policies.
