Announcements

Notification: Insights from JCMSA’s Leadership

  
An interview with Editor-in-Chief Professor Soraya Seedat and Deputy Editor Professor Clint Hendrikse of the Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (JCMSA), explores the journey to PubMed Central inclusion, its significance for African medical and dental research, and the journal’s plans for the future. Read the interview.  
Posted: 2026-01-14
 

Notification: Thank You to Our Volume 3 Reviewers!

  
We extend a huge thank you to all the reviewers who lent their time and expertise to Volume 3 of Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. Your feedback has been crucial to our mission of publishing high-quality research. We couldn’t have done it without you! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-11-19 More...
 

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05
 

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

  
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
 
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