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PREFACE  
Asklepion - Informação em Saúde is a scholarly journal published by the Information  
in Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health Research Group at the Brazilian Institute of  
Information in Science and Technology (Ibict). The journal was launched in 2021, during the  
global COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of fostering scientific communication between  
producers and users of health information.  
At that time, the production and dissemination of scientific and technological  
information represented an act of democratic resistance against misinformation, disinformation,  
and the denial of science. This was particularly significant in relation to COVID-19 vaccination  
and treatment.  
The year 2026 began with excellent news: Asklepion received its first evaluation in the  
CAPES Qualis ranking, earning a B1 classification. This is an outstanding achievement for a  
journal developed by a research group, built and maintained entirely through volunteer work  
and hosted on a private server.  
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Five years after the journal's launch, we are now facing new challenges arising from the  
increasing diversity and complexity of misinformation. Brazil has experienced a significant  
decline in vaccination coverage rates and has not yet fully recovered. At this stage, the journal's  
primary focus is to ensure its continuity and long-term sustainability.  
One of Asklepion's greatest strengths is its Editorial Board, composed of twenty  
professors and researchers from universities and research institutions across Brazil. Together,  
they form the core of an extensive collaborative network dedicated to advancing research in the  
broad field of Information in Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health.  
The scope of Asklepion includes studies and theories of information in health;  
knowledge organization and health information management; health information and  
communication technologies; telemedicine; information in healthcare organizations;  
automation of clinical processes and procedures; health information and innovation; artificial  
intelligence in healthcare; mobile health (mHealth) applications; information, health, and  
society; and health information policies.  
Asklepion operates under a continuous publication model, with submissions accepted  
year-round. Once a manuscript has successfully completed the peer-review process and has  
been accepted, it undergoes copyediting, production, and publication without waiting for a  
scheduled issue. Throughout the past five years, the journal has relied on the dedication of its  
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ASKLEPION: Informação em Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, v. 5, n. 2, p. 1-2 e-147, jul./dez. 2026.  
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volunteer Editorial Team, whose commitment has made its existence, growth, and  
consolidation possible. The journal is currently indexed in BRAPCI, Diadorim, DOAJ, Google  
Scholar, Latindex, and Miguilim.  
We warmly invite researchers, faculty members, and students to submit their work  
within the journal's scope and to follow its continuous publication of articles. Readers can  
expect original research and innovative contributions that encourage critical thinking while  
addressing the concepts, scenarios, and practices essential for advancing research, professional  
practice, and services in the field of Health Information.  
Rio de Janeiro, July 10, 2026  
Clovis Ricardo Montenegro de Lima  
Editor  
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ASKLEPION: Informação em Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, v. 5, n. 2, p. 1-2, e-147, jul./dez. 2026.