The use of ChatGPT in scientific publishing / O uso do ChatGPT na publicação científica

The use of Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT), an artificial intelligence tool, for writing scientific articles has been reason for discussion by the academic community ever since its launch in late 2022. This artificial intelligence technology is becoming capable of generating fluent language, and distinguishing between text produced by ChatGPT and that written by people is becoming increasingly difficult. Here, we will present some topics to be discussed: (1) ensuring human verification; (2) establishing accountability rules; (3) avoiding the automatization of scientific production; (4) favoring truly open-source large language models (LLMs); (5) embracing the benefits of artificial intelligence; and (6) broadening the debate. With the emergence of these technologies, it is crucial to regulate, with continuous updates, the development and responsible use of LLMs with integrity, transparency, and honesty in research, along with scientists from various areas of knowledge, technology companies, large research funding bodies, science academies and universities, editors, non-governmental organizations, and law experts

O uso do Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT), ferramenta de inteligência artificial, na redação de artigos científicos, tem sido motivo de discussão pela comunidade acadêmica desde seu lançamento, no fim de 2022. Essa tecnologia de inteligência artificial está ganhando a capacidade de gerar linguagem fluente, sendo cada vez mais difícil distingui-la dos textos escritos por pessoas. Serão apresentados alguns aspectos para serem debatidos: (1) assegurar a verificação humana; (2) desenvolver regras de responsabilidade; (3) evitar a automatização da produção científica; (4) dar preferência a grandes modelos de linguagem verdadeiramente (LLMs) abertos; (5) abraçar os benefícios da IA; e (6) ampliar o debate. Com o surgimento dessas tecnologias, faz-se necessário regulamentar, com atualização contínua, o desenvolvimento e o uso responsável dos LLMs com integridade, transparência e honestidade na pesquisa, com participação de cientistas de diversas disciplinas, empresas de tecnologia, grandes financiadores de pesquisas, academias de ciências e universidades, editores, organizações não governamentais (ONGs) e especialistas jurídicos

Progress in circular RNAs of plants / 生物工程学报

With the development of high-throughput sequencing technology, circular RNAs (circRNAs) have gradually become a hotspot in the research on non-coding RNA. CircRNAs are produced by the covalent circularization of a downstream 3' splice donor and an upstream 5' splice acceptor through backsplicing, and they are pervasive in eukaryotic cells. CircRNAs used to be considered byproducts of false splicing, whereas an explosion of related studies in recent years has disproved this misconception. Compared with the rich studies of circRNAs in animals, the study of circRNAs in plants is still in its infancy. In this review, we introduced the discovery of plant circRNAs, the discovery of plant circRNAs, the circularization feature, expression specificity, conservation, and stability of plant circRNAs and expounded the identification tools, main types, and biogenesis mechanisms of circRNAs. Furthermore, we summarized the potential roles of plant circRNAs as microRNA (miRNA) sponges and translation templates and in response to biotic/abiotic stress, and briefed the degradation and localization of plant circRNAs. Finally, we discussed the challenges and proposed the future directions in the research on plant circRNAs.

Bibliometrics of Latin American research on COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic: the main trends / Bibliometría de la investigación latinoamericana sobre COVID-19 en el primer año de la pandemia: principales tendencias

Abstract Introduction: An outbreak of the COVID-19 was appended in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Lots of related papers were published in the world since then. Objective: This study aimed to identify and analyze the characteristics of COVID-19 publications in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) published by Latin Americans in 2020. Methods: Documents including searching keywords in their title, abstract, or author keywords from SCI-EXPANDED were assessed. The analyzed aspects covered characteristics of document types, languages, Web of Science categories, and journals. Publication performances of countries and institutions were evaluated by six publication indicators and two citation indicators. Results: A lower percentage of articles and a higher percentage of Spanish language were found. Web of Science category of general and internal medicine published the most articles. The Clinics was the most popular journal. The Cadernos de Saude Publica and Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira published the most publications and reviews, respectively. Brazil took a leading position in the six publication indicators. The University of São Paulo in Brazil was the most productive institution. Based on the number of citations from the Web of Science Core Collection since publication to the end of 2020, 10 most frequently cited publications were presented. In addition, the analysis of words in publication titles, author keywords, and KeyWords Plus was performed to find the main research focuses. Conclusions: In 2020, a total of 3 056 COVID-19 documents in SCI-EXPANDED were published by Latin Americans mainly in the Web of Science categories of 'general and internal medicine' and 'public, environmental and occupational health'. More letters and editorial materials and fewer articles were published in the first year of its outbreak. A higher percentage of Spanish and Portuguese publications was found. Brazil dominated the six publication indicators. The University of São Paulo in Brazil ranked top in all the six publication indicators while the Technological University of Pereira in Colombia had a higher impact for their first- and corresponding-author publications. Health and infection were the main research focuses.

Resumen Introducción: En diciembre de 2019 se produjo un brote de COVID-19 en la ciudad china de Wuhan. Desde entonces se publicaron muchos artículos relacionados en el mundo. Objetivo: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar y analizar las características de las publicaciones de COVID-19 en el Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) realizadas por latinoamericanos en 2020. Métodos: Se evaluaron los documentos que incluían palabras clave de búsqueda en su título, resumen o palabras clave de autor del SCI-EXPANDED. Los aspectos analizados cubrieron las características de los tipos de documentos, los idiomas, las categorías de la Web of Science y las revistas. El rendimiento de las publicaciones de los países e instituciones se evaluó mediante seis indicadores de publicación y dos indicadores de citación. Resultados: Se encontró un bajo porcentaje de artículos y un mayor porcentaje en la lengua española. La categoría Web of Science de medicina general e interna fue la que más artículos publicó. The Clinics fue la revista más popular. Los Cadernos de Saude Publica y la Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira fueron las que más publicaciones y revisiones publicaron, respectivamente. Brasil ocupó una posición destacada en los seis indicadores de publicación. La Universidad de São Paulo en Brasil fue la institución más productiva. Basándose en el número de citas de la Web of Science Core Collection desde la publicación hasta el final de 2020, se presentaron las 10 publicaciones más citadas. Además, se realizó el análisis de las palabras en los títulos de las publicaciones, las palabras clave del autor y KeyWords Plus para encontrar los principales focos de investigación. Conclusiones: En 2020, un total de 3 056 documentos COVID-19 en SCI-EXPANDED fueron publicados por latinoamericanos, principalmente en las categorías de la Web of Science de 'medicina general e interna' y 'salud pública, ambiental y ocupacional'. Se publicaron más cartas y materiales editoriales y menos artículos en el primer año de su aparición. Se encontró un mayor porcentaje de publicaciones en español y portugués. Brasil dominó los seis indicadores de publicación. La Universidad de São Paulo, en Brasil, ocupó el primer puesto en los seis indicadores de publicación, mientras que la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, en Colombia, tuvo un mayor impacto en sus publicaciones de primer y segundo autor. La salud y la infección fueron los principales focos de investigación.

Netnografia e a pesquisa científica na internet / Netnography and scientific research on the internet / Netnografía e investigación científica en Internet / Netnographie et recherche scientifique sur Internet

Resumo Este artigo tem como objetivo fomentar a discussão sobre a realização de pesquisas acadêmicas em ambientes on-line e, especialmente, em locais que soam como inadequados para a construção de um saber científico. Tendo como suporte metodológico a Netnografia e a descrição de um percurso metodológico que utilizou exclusivamente o Facebook como lócus de produção de dados, o que se conclui é que a possibilidade de invenção metodológica é, inegavelmente, um dos legados da internet para as pesquisas científicas - processo criativo que não pode excluir o rigor, a condução ética e a fidedignidade, características tão caras e imprescindíveis ao método de construção do conhecimento científico, mas que ainda impõem muitos desafios que precisam ser superados.

Abstract This article discusses the conduct of academic research in online environments, especially in places that apparently sound inadequate for the construction of scientific knowledge. Based on Netnography and on the description of a methodological trajectory that exclusively used Facebook as a locus of data production, we conclude that the possibility of methodological invention is undeniably one of the legacies of the internet for scientific research. It is a creative process that cannot exclude rigor, ethical conduct and reliability, characteristics that are so expensive and indispensable to the method of building scientific knowledge, but which still imposes many challenges that need to be overcome.

Resumen Este artículo tuvo como objetivo fomentar el debate sobre la realización de investigaciones académicas en línea, especialmente en lugares donde aparentemente suenan inadecuados para la construcción del conocimiento científico. Se utilizó como marco metodológico la Netnografía y se hizo la descripción de un camino metodológico que utilizó exclusivamente Facebook como lugar de producción de datos; se concluye que la posibilidad de la invención metodológica es sin duda uno de los legados de Internet para la investigación científica, proceso creativo que no puede excluir el rigor, la conducta ética y la fiabilidad, características que son tan costosas e indispensables para el método de construcción del conocimiento científico, pero que aún imponen muchos desafíos que deben ser superados.

Résumé Cet article vise à promouvoir la discussion sur la recherche académique dans les environnements numérique et en particulier dans les endroits qui semblent inadéquats à la construction de la connaissance scientifique. Ayant comme support méthodologique la Netnographie et la description d'un parcours méthodologique qui utilisait exclusivement le Facebook comme lieu de production de données, on conclut que la possibilité d'invention méthodologique est indéniablement l'un des héritages de l'Internet pour la recherche scientifique. Un processus créatif qui ne peut exclure la rigueur, la conduite éthique et la fiabilité, caractéristiques si important et indispensables à la méthode de construction de la connaissance scientifique, mais qui impose encore de nombreux défis à relever.

Research progress of iron metabolism in phenotype modification of β-thalassemia / 中华医学遗传学杂志

β-thalassemia is a type of inherited hemolytic anemia caused by decreased globin production due to defect of the HBB gene. The pathogenesis of the disease is imbalance of α/β globin chains. The excess of α-globin chains will form hemichromes which can damage red blood cell membranes and lead to hemolysis, ineffective erythropoiesis, and secondary iron overload. Iron overload in turn can cause complications such as growth retardation, liver cirrhosis, cardiac insufficiency, and aggravate the disease phenotype. In recent decades, genes participating in iron metabolism have been discovered, and the mechanism of iron metabolism in the development of thalassemia has gradually been elucidated. Subsequently, by manipulating the expression of key genes in iron metabolism such as hepcidin and transferrin receptor, researchers have revealed that iron restriction can improve ineffective hematopoiesis and iron overload, which may provide a potential approach for the treatment of thalassemia. This article reviews the progress of research on iron metabolism-related genes and related pathways in β-thalassemia.

Caracterização de comitês de ética em pesquisa de um município baiano / Caracterización de comités de ética en investigación de un municipio de bahía / Characterization of ethics committees in research of a municipality of bahia

Objetivo caracterizar o perfil dos Comitês de Ética em Pesquisa de um município baiano. Método estudo de abordagem quantitativa, com análise descritiva dos resultados, realizado em cinco Comitês de Ética em Pesquisa. A coleta de dados deu-se por questionário autoaplicado na Plataforma Google Forms. Resultados evidenciou-se maioria de membros do gênero masculino, com curso de pós-graduação stricto sensu, ingresso por convite e capacitação prévia para atuarem nos Comitês. Foram implantados há mais de 8 anos; composição varia de 8 a 25 membros efetivos; predomina a utilização da página eletrônica no processo comunicativo. Os projetos avaliados são multidisciplinares, distribuídos para apreciação considerando a área de formação, perfil e expertise do membro. Conclusão os Comitês de Ética em Pesquisa estudados atuavam há mais de oito anos, o que demonstra experiência consolidada em pesquisa. A recondução do mandato contribui para o aprofundamento das discussões, capacitação de novos membros e fortalecimento do sistema CEP/CONEP

Objetivo caracterizar el perfil de los Comités de Ética en Investigación de un municipio de Bahía. Método estudio de aproximación cuantitativa, con análisis descriptivo de los resultados, realizado en cinco Comités de Ética en Investigación. La recolección de datos se basó en un cuestionario autoadministrado en Google Forms Platform. Resultados se evidenció la mayoría de los miembros varones, con curso de posgrado stricto sensu, admisión por invitación y capacitación previa para trabajar en los Comités. Fueron implantados hace más de 8 años; la composición oscila entre 8 y 25 miembros de pleno derecho; predomina el uso del sitio web en el proceso comunicativo. Los proyectos evaluados son multidisciplinarios, distribuidos para su consideración considerando el área de capacitación, perfil y experiencia del miembro. Conclusión los Comités de Ética en Investigación estudiados llevaban más de ocho años activos, lo que demuestra una experiencia consolidada en investigación. La renovación del mandato contribuye a la profundización de los debates, la capacitación de nuevos miembros y el fortalecimiento del sistema (CEP/CONEP en Portugués).

Objective to characterize the profile of the Research Ethics Committees of a municipality of Bahia. Method quantitative approach study, with descriptive analysis of the results, conducted in five Research Ethics Committees. Data collection was based on a self-administered questionnaire on the Google Forms Platform. Results a majority of male members were evidenced, with stricto sensu graduate course, invitation admission and prior training to work in the Committees. They were implanted more than 8 years ago; composition ranges from 8 to 25 full members; the use of the website in the communicative process predominates. The projects evaluated are multidisciplinary, distributed for consideration considering the area of training, profile, and expertise of the member. Conclusion the Research Ethics Committees studied had been active for more than eight years, which demonstrates consolidated experience in research. The renewal of the mandate contributes to the deepening of discussions, training of new members and strengthening of the system (CEP/CONEP in Portuguese).

Medical Interns and COVID-19: results of national research

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Assess the impact of COVID-19 on medical students' internships in public and private institutions in Brasil, in addition to estimating the quality of the measures taken by their respective Universities in the face of the problem and the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE). METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative analysis study carried out with 317 students undergoing medical internship from March 31, 2020, to April 12, 2020. The survey was conducted through an online questionnaire using the SurveyMonkey tool with 20 questions. Interns from the fourth to the sixth year of medical schools in the country were randomly included in the study through a survey sent by Whatsapp application. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-Square, considering p <0.05 as significant. RESULTS Four main topics were identified in the research: student demographic data; how classes and courses are being taught; the use and ease of access to personal protective equipment and the students' fears and perspectives for the future. CONCLUSION The study clarified that although half of the students still have some degree of content and, in their majority, they are satisfied, there is still a lot of difficulty in obtaining personal protective equipment, which prevents students from returning safely to their internships.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Avaliar o impacto da Covid-19 durante o internato dos alunos de medicina em escolas públicas e particulares no Brasil, além de estimar a qualidade das medidas tomadas pelas respectivas universidades diante do agravo e da disponibilização de equipamento de proteção individual. MÉTODO Um estudo de análise quantitativa transversal, com caráter descritivo, foi realizado com 317 alunos cursando o internato médico durante o período de 31 de março de 2020 a 12 de abril de 2020. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de um questionário on-line com 20 perguntas pela ferramenta SurveyMonkey. Os internos do 4o ao 6o ano das faculdades de medicina do País foram incluídos no estudo de forma randômica ao receberem a pesquisa pelo aplicativo WhatsApp. A análise estatística foi realizada por meio do Qui-quadrado, considerando p<0,05 como significante. RESULTADOS Quatro temas principais foram identificados na pesquisa: dados demográficos dos alunos; como as aulas e estágios do curso estão sendo ministrados; a utilização e facilidade de aquisição do equipamento de proteção individual e medos e perspectivas futuras dos estudantes. CONCLUSÕES O estudo mostrou que apesar de metade dos alunos continuarem tendo algum grau de conteúdo e, na maioria, estarem satisfeitos, ainda há muita dificuldade em se obter equipamento de proteção individual, o que impede que os alunos retornem com segurança aos seus campos de estágio, além de causar medo de contaminação e de continuar atendendo os pacientes.

Research progress on etiologic diagnosis of ocular viral diseases / 浙江大学学报·医学版

A large number of viruses have been found to be associated with ocular diseases, including human adenovirus, human herpesvirus (HHV), human T lymphotropic virus type-1 (HTLV-1), and newly emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This group of diseases is prone to be misdiagnosed or missed diagnosis, resulting in serious tissue and visual damage. Etiological diagnosis is a powerful auxiliary mean to diagnose the ocular diseases associated with human adenovirus, herpes simplex virus 1 and varicella-zoster virus, and it provides the leading diagnosis evidence of infections with herpes simplex virus 2, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, HHV-6/7, HHV-8, HTLV-1 and SARS-CoV-2. Virus isolation, immunoassay and genetic diagnosis are usually used for etiologic diagnosis. For genetic diagnosis, the PCR technique is the most important approach because of its advantages of rapid detection, convenient operation, high sensitivity and high specificity.

Recent progress in developing of thrombolytic agents for ischemic stroke / 生物工程学报

Ischemic stroke is a major health crisis causing high mortality and morbidity. The key treatment relies on the rapid intervention to dissolve thrombus, to reduce bleeding side effect and re-canalize clotted blood vessels using clot lysis drugs. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is the only FDA-approved drug for ischemic stroke, but it has many limitations in clinical use. In recent years, the development of thrombolytic drugs and treatment strategies based on tPA has been progressed rapidly. Here we review the recent progress in this field, including the contributions from us and others, to promote the future development of novel thrombolytic drugs.

Research progress of Pictet-Spenglerases / 生物工程学报

Pictet-Spenglerases (P-Sases) catalyze the Pictet-Spengler (P-S) reactions and exhibit high stereoselectivity and regioselectivity under mild conditions. The typical P-S reaction refers to the condensation and recyclization of β-arylethylamine with aldehyde or ketone under acidic conditions to form tetrahydroisoquinoline and β-carboline alkaloid derivatives. The related enzymatic products of P-Sases are the backbones of various bioactive compounds, including clinical drugs: morphine, noscapine, quinine, berberine, ajmaline, morphine. Furthermore, the activity of P-Sases in stereoselective and regioselective catalysis is also valuable for chemoenzymatic synthesis. Therefore, this review summarizes the research progress in the discovery, functional identification, biological characteristics and catalytic applications of P-Sases, which provide the useful theoretical reference in future P-Sases research and development.

Feedback on research results to healthcare professionals in the context of HIV / Devolutiva de resultados de investigación a profesionales de la salud en el contexto VIH / Devolutiva de resultados de pesquisa a profissionais de saúde no contexto HIV

ABSTRACT Objective: Reporting the feedback on the results of a multicenter research for healthcare professionals that attend people living with HIV and AIDS in a Specialized Healthcare Center at Belém, state of Pará, Brazil. Method: Case report of the presentation and interpretation of research results, in 2015, totaling 25 participating professionals. The visual resource used was a data projector. Results: Participants reported the importance of the initiative, since, even though it is their right, feedback on research results is uncommon. Among the discussed issues, emerged the need for a culturally appropriate device for adequately strengthening educational practices carried out by healthcare professionals. Conclusion: Feedback on the research results enabled exchange of knowledge about the findings and production of new knowledge. In addition to achieving the social and ethical commitment of research, by promoting dissemination of results, enabling reflections on the reality in which they work.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Relatar la devolutiva de los resultados de un estudio multicéntrico para profesionales de salud que atienden a personas que viven con VIH y sida en una Unidad de Referencia Especializada de Belém, Pará, Brasil. Método: Relato de experiencia de la presentación e interpretación de los resultados de la investigación, en el año 2015, totalizando 25 profesionales participantes. Se utilizó como recurso visual el Data Show. Resultados: Los participantes relataron la importancia de la iniciativa, pues, aun siendo derecho de ellos, no son comunes las acciones de devolución de los resultados de investigaciones. Entre las cuestiones discutidas, surgió la necesidad de un dispositivo culturalmente adecuado para el fortalecimiento de las prácticas educativas realizadas por los profesionales. Conclusión: La devolución de los resultados de la investigación posibilitó el intercambio de saberes sobre los hallazgos y la producción de nuevos conocimientos. También permitió alcanzar el compromiso social y ético de la investigación, al promover la difusión de los resultados, propiciando reflexiones sobre la realidad en que actúan.

RESUMO Objetivo: Relatar a devolutiva dos resultados de uma pesquisa multicêntrica para profissionais de saúde que atendem pessoas que vivem com HIV e aids em uma Unidade de Referência Especializada de Belém, Pará, Brasil. Método: Relato de experiência da apresentação e interpretação dos resultados da pesquisa, no ano de 2015, totalizando 25 profissionais participantes. Utilizou-se como recurso visual o Datashow. Resultados: Os participantes relataram a importância da iniciativa, pois, mesmo sendo direito deles, não são comuns as ações de devolução dos resultados de pesquisas. Dentre as questões discutidas, emergiu a necessidade de um dispositivo culturalmente adequado para o fortalecimento das práticas educativas realizadas pelos profissionais. Conclusão: A devolutiva dos resultados da pesquisa possibilitou troca de saberes sobre os achados e produção de novos conhecimentos. Também possibilitou alcançar o compromisso social e ético da pesquisa, ao promover difusão dos resultados, propiciando reflexões sobre a realidade em que atuam.

Research Progress of Age Estimation Based on the Demirjian's Method / 法医学杂志

In recent years, individual age estimation has gained increasing attention in forensic practice. Common age estimation methods mainly use developments of teeth and bones. Compared with bones, teeth are stronger and are highly resistant to external factors, therefore plays an important role in age estimation. Demirjian's method is one of the most commonly used methods to evaluate dental age and has been widely used in many countries. In this paper, the accuracy of its application in different populations is reviewed. It is found that compared with the chronological ages, most of the estimated ages are overestimated. By combining research results of many scholars and by analyzing, it can be assumed that this situation may be related with race, region, sex, etc.

Research Progress on Postmortem Changes of Computed Tomography Imaging Characteristics on Corpses / 法医学杂志

Postmortem changes on corpses appear immediately after death, and can transform the original structure characteristics of the corpse to different degrees as well as show specific changes on computed tomography （CT） images, sometimes with false positives and false negatives, influencing the identification of injuries or diseases. This paper systematically summarizes the postmortem changes of computed tomography imaging characteristics on corpses, to further expand the application of virtopsy in the practices of forensic pathology identification, and provide reference for the identification of injuries, diseases and changes after normal death.

Uso de redes sociales en las revistas científicas de la Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela / Use of social networks in the scientific journals of the University of Los Andes, Venezuela

Resumen En una sociedad donde las barreras parecen día a día más difusas, las Redes Sociales (RRSS) constituyen uno los principales vehículos de comunicación directo para acceder, compartir, usar y apropiarse de contenidos que hasta hace algún tiempo implicaba mayores labores. El objetivo de este estudio fue ofrecer un diagnóstico sobre la participación en estos canales, como medios adecuados para la divulgación de conocimientos, en cada una de las 90 revistas científicas de la Universidad de Los Andes (ULA), abordado desde una metodología de trabajo de carácter documental, con diseño no experimental-transversal de tipo descriptivo, donde se determinó la presencia -y sus respectivas características- de los objetos de estudio en dos RRSS horizontales-generalistas: Facebook y Twitter, y dos verticales, de contenido y de perfiles profesionales: Youtube y LinkedIn, dadas sus capacidades de apertura y penetración en una parte importante de la población que tiene conexión a la Red. Sin embargo, se percibió que apenas el 22,3 % de las publicaciones periódicas analizadas es miembro de al menos una de estas RRSS, algunas no cuentan con constante actividad y, por tanto, la cifra de suscriptores es corta y su alcance limitado. Se recomienda al personal que allí hace vida académica procurar esfuerzos para alcanzar mejores índices de visibilidad y difusión, así como el registro en más comunidades virtuales y el trabajo constante en el mantenimiento de ellas.

Abstract In a society where barriers seem to be increasingly diffusive, Social Networks seem to be one of the main methods of direct communication to access, share, use and obtain content that at one time implicated hours of research. The objective of this study was to offer a diagnosis about of the participation in these channels, as appropriate means for the dissemination of knowledge, of each of the 90 scientific journals of the University of Los Andes (ULA). The same was approached from a documentary work methodology, with non-experimental-transverse descriptive design, where a presence was determined -along with its respective characteristics- in two horizontal-general Social Networks -such as Facebook and Twitter-, and two vertical Social Networks, one of the this of professional profile -LinkedIn-, and other of contents: Youtube. This is so given the availability and accessibility to a substantial part of the population with access to the internet. Nevertheless, it was perceived that only 22,3% of journals analyzed were members of at least one of this Social Networks. Of these, some are not consistently active and as such, the list of subscribers is short and its accessibility, limited. It is recommended that their respective personnel make a concerted effort to improve their visibility and broadcasting, such as registration in more Social Networks and a constant maintenance of them.

Journal Club: a group of research experience / Club de revistas: experiencia de un grupo de investigación científica / Clube de revistas: experiência de um grupo de pesquisa

ABSTRACT Introduction: the Journal Club (JC) is a teaching and learning strategy developed by individuals who meet to discuss scientific articles in periodicals. Objective: to describe the experience of the JC strategy at the Group for Studies and Research in Health Services Administration and Nursing Management (Gepag). Method: case studies or scientific research demonstration mode of practical experience for the understanding and justification of facts. Results: Gepag JC emerged in 2008 and, in 2014, was computerized with the Google Drive®, in order to increase its scope and optimize the Group›s meetings. From April to May 2014, the instrument was tested and adjusted, resulting in advancements. Final considerations: the advantages involved optimizing the time of meetings, facilitation of access to publications of interest to the Group and creating the database to support future research.

RESUMEN Introducción: el Club de Revistas (CR) es una estrategia de enseñanza y aprendizaje desarrollada por individuos que se encuentran para discutir artículos científicos seleccionados en periódicos. Objetivo: describir la experiencia de la estrategia del CR en el Grupo de Estudios e Investigaciones en Administración de Servicios de Salud y Gerencia de Enfermería (Gepag). Método: se trata de un relato de experiencia o modalidad de investigación científica como demostración de experiencia práctica para la comprensión y fundamentación de los hechos. Resultados: el CR del Gepag surgió en 2008 y se informatizó con el Google Drive® en 2014, con el fin de aumentar su alcance y optimizar las reuniones del grupo. La herramienta se probó y se ajustó de abril a mayo de 2014, resultando en ganancias. Consideraciones finales: entre las ventajas estaban la optimización del tiempo de las reuniones, más accesibilidad a las publicaciones de interés del grupo y la creación de bancos de datos para subsidiar futuras investigaciones.

RESUMO Introdução: o Clube de Revistas (CR) é uma estratégia de ensino e aprendizagem desenvolvida por indivíduos que se encontram para discutir artigos científicos selecionados em periódicos. Objetivo: descrever a experiência da estratégia do CR no Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Administração de Serviços de Saúde e Gerenciamento de Enfermagem (Gepag). Método: relato de experiência ou modalidade de investigação científica de demonstração de experiência prática para compreensão e fundamentação de fatos. Resultados: o CR do Gepag surgiu em 2008 e, em de 2014, foi informatizado com o Google Drive®, a fim de aumentar sua abrangência e otimizar as reuniões do grupo. De abril a maio de 2014, a ferramenta foi testada e ajustada, resultando em ganhos. Considerações finais: as vantagens envolveram a otimização do tempo das reuniões, a facilitação do acesso às publicações de interesse do grupo e a criação de banco de dados para subsidiar futuras pesquisas.