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Free 20-Hour Course from ENAP Prepares You to Evaluate Scientific Articles Ethically, Understanding the Editorial Process and Review in OJS; Registrations Open at Any Time with Immediate Access.
The free course is open to anyone, although it is especially indicated for public agents of ICMBio. In other words, anyone can enroll, as registration does not depend on a specific affiliation.
In summary, the audience includes:
- Public Agents of ICMBio
- Those Interested in Learning Scientific Article Evaluation
- People Who Want to Understand How Review and the Editorial Flow Work
What Will You Learn to Evaluate Articles More Securely?
The training focuses on what an evaluator needs to master before issuing a report. First, it organizes the basics of scientific communication. Then, it shows who does what in the editorial process. Finally, it covers the role of the evaluator, ethics, and what happens after the evaluation, as well as the use of OJS.
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The curriculum is divided into 5 modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to Scientific Communication
- Module 2: Editorial Process, Involved Actors, and Activity Flow
- Module 3: The Evaluator, Requirements to Act, and Ethics in Evaluation
- Module 4: Review Process, Basic Concepts, and What to Do After the Evaluation
- Module 5: OJS System
Moreover, the course makes it clear that understanding ethics is not a detail. It is a central part of the evaluator’s work.
Which Modules Are Available in the National School of Government Course and How Do They Connect?
The modules have been organized sequentially to avoid gaps. You start by understanding how scientific communication works. Next, you see how an article circulates within an editorial system. Then, you enter the evaluator’s role and, shortly after, learn what to do with the review and post-report. Finally, you wrap up with OJS, which appears as a practical tool in the process.
The complete path includes:
- Fundamentals of Scientific Communication
- Editorial Flow and Responsibilities
- Ethics in Evaluation
- Review and Post-Evaluation
- Use of the OJS System
Thus, the course caters to both those who want to start and those who need to align their routine and criteria.
Does the Course Have a Certificate and Who Signs the Certification?
Yes. The course is certified by ENAP, the National School of Public Administration. The content is from the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, ICMBio, while the certification is issued by ENAP.
Main Information:
- Content Provider: ICMBio
- Certifier: ENAP
- Workload: 20 Hours
- Language: Portuguese
- Availability: 30 Days to Complete After Starting
How to Register and Start Today, Without Waiting for a Class?
The registration can be done at any time, and the start happens immediately after access. To do this, simply register on the platform or log in with an existing account using the Enter button. Then, it is important to check the Target Audience field to confirm that the course is open, which allows participation from anyone.
Registration Link: https://www.escolavirtual.gov.br/curso/521
Want to seize this chance to improve your resume and understand how scientific evaluation works from the inside? So, are you going to enroll? Let us know in the comments.
