General Statement

The journal Ciencia y Tecnología Aplicada a la Salud Pública is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to disseminating original, relevant, and high-quality knowledge in the fields of public health, applied medicine, and health technology innovation.

To ensure the integrity of the editorial process, the reliability of published findings, and institutional credibility, the journal adheres to internationally recognized standards and best practices established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE, www.icmje.org), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE, https://publicationethics.org), the Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of Health Research (EQUATOR, www.equator-network.org) Network, and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME, https://wame.org/).