Section policies

REMUS publishes articles under the following sections:

Editorial

The goal of this section is to address a topic of interest to both the medical and student communities. Editorial topics are validated by the Student and Faculty Editorial Board. Manuscripts must follow the journal's author guidelines. These manuscripts are not subject to double-blind peer review, but are instead evaluated by a designated commission appointed by the Editorial Board.

Informative Section

This section is dedicated to publishing microscopic images, aiming to promote a culture of research and publication starting in the preclinical semesters. Most authors are undergraduate medical students from the Universidad de Sonora, who carry out their histology lab work under the instruction of Dr. Guillermo López Cervantes, with support from medical interns performing their social service.
The goal is to encourage research and scientific publishing habits in students enrolled in laboratory-based subjects. This section features microscopic photographs or images of any type of histological section, cellular samples, or other tissue preparations.
The subject matter is open, but images must be of high resolution and clarity, and accompanied by a full description (including magnification, stain or technique used, and the tissue or cellular medium depicted). All submissions must be approved by the course instructor and follow the image submission guidelines.

Scientific Articles

All scientific articles published in REMUS undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors are free to choose the topic and structure of their article; however, they must adhere to the journal's author guidelines.

The following types of articles are included:

• Original Research Articles: These present the detailed results of completed original research and contribute to current knowledge or scientific innovation.

• Review Articles: These should focus on current, relevant medical topics, aiming to define and clarify health-related problems, provide useful insights and proposals, and highlight new perspectives within the field.

• Clinical Case Reports: These should describe unusual or interesting clinical conditions, such as endemic diseases or those with low prevalence and incidence in the region. Topics may be chosen freely, although prior approval by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Directors is recommended.
  Case reports can involve patients from any age group, social background, or ethnicity, as long as the appropriate legal documents and publication permissions are provided. The main author should be the person who drafts the manuscript; however, it is recommended that the responsible medical professional who managed the case also draft the report. If not, the writing collaborator must include the medical team leader as second author and corresponding author.

Conference Reports

These manuscripts are derived from lectures presented by professionals at high-quality congresses and seminars, especially those held at the Universidad de Sonora’s Student Medical Congress (CEMUS) and the Seminar on Selected Medical Topics by the Student Medical Society.
Only authorized members of the Student Editorial Board are allowed to write these reports. Manuscripts must follow the author guidelines and are evaluated by a designated commission, not through double-blind peer review.

Interviews with Professionals

These are conducted with individuals recognized for their expertise, whether directly or indirectly related to the medical field. While the choice of topic is open, it must be relevant and engaging for the medical and student communities.
Each topic must be approved by the Editor-in-Chief and the Director of the Student Editorial Board. The interview must be written and verified by an authorized member of the Student Editorial Board. Manuscripts must follow the author guidelines. These submissions are evaluated by a designated commission and not through double-blind peer review.

In the Words of the Student: Reflections, Experiences, Thoughts, and Perspectives

This section includes work that reflects on personal, social, or political aspects of medicine. Medical students may share their insights or experiences in academic life, social service, student exchanges, research, patient care, humanism, and professionalism in medicine.
The topic should be one that the author considers important and worthy of discussion. A professional tone must be maintained throughout the manuscript, and constructive criticism is encouraged when appropriate.
Occasionally, the Editorial Board may issue specific calls for articles on a given topic. In such cases, deadlines and requirements will be clearly indicated. Articles unrelated to the topic may still be considered for publication at the discretion of the Student Editorial Board.
Authors are free to write in the format they prefer, provided they follow the journal’s author guidelines. Manuscripts submitted to this section are reviewed by a commission appointed by the Editorial Board and are not subject to double-blind peer review.