Authors & Reviewers Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Our Commitment to Expertise and Transparency

At HealthGuideAZ, we believe that readers deserve to know who creates, reviews, and maintains the health information they consume.

This Authors & Reviewers Policy explains the standards we apply when selecting contributors, reviewers, and editorial collaborators.

Our objective is to promote transparency, accountability, and trust throughout the publishing process.

Who Can Become an Author?

HealthGuideAZ welcomes contributions from qualified individuals with relevant experience, education, training, or expertise in health-related fields.

Potential contributors may include:

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Dietitians
  • Veterinarians
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Medical students
  • Nursing students
  • Researchers
  • Public health specialists
  • Educators
  • Subject-matter experts

Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting their qualifications.

Verification of Credentials

Before accepting contributors, HealthGuideAZ may request documentation to verify professional or academic qualifications.

Examples may include:

  • Degrees
  • Academic transcripts
  • Professional licenses
  • Certifications
  • Professional registrations
  • Employment verification
  • Published works
  • Professional portfolios

Submission of credentials does not guarantee acceptance.

All applications are individually reviewed.

Editorial Evaluation

In addition to qualifications, we evaluate:

  • Subject knowledge
  • Writing quality
  • Communication skills
  • Accuracy
  • Professionalism
  • Alignment with our editorial standards

Our goal is to ensure that content remains informative, responsible, and beneficial to readers.

Our Reviewers

HealthGuideAZ content may be reviewed by members of our editorial and advisory team.

Current reviewers and advisors include:

Alfredo Vieira

Medical Student

University of Brasília (UnB)

Areas of Interest:

  • Preventive medicine
  • Health education
  • Public health awareness
  • Patient education

Luciana Vieira

Registered Nurse

SES-DF

Areas of Interest:

  • Clinical nursing
  • Health promotion
  • Patient care
  • Preventive healthcare

Nicole Emanuele

Veterinary Medicine Student

Federal University of Goiás (UFG)

Areas of Interest:

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Animal health
  • Zoonotic diseases
  • Public health

Ricardo Alves

SEO & Digital Publishing Specialist

Areas of Interest:

  • Content quality
  • Information architecture
  • Search optimization
  • Digital publishing standards

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to:

  • Provide accurate information
  • Use credible sources
  • Disclose conflicts of interest
  • Respect copyright laws
  • Follow editorial guidelines
  • Submit original content

HealthGuideAZ does not permit plagiarism or intentionally misleading information.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers may evaluate:

  • Accuracy
  • Clarity
  • Consistency
  • Educational value
  • Source quality
  • Medical terminology
  • Public health relevance

Reviewers help strengthen content quality but do not establish a healthcare provider-patient relationship with readers.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Contributors and reviewers should disclose any relationships, affiliations, sponsorships, or financial interests that could influence editorial content.

HealthGuideAZ strives to maintain editorial independence and transparency.

Continuous Review

Contributor profiles, qualifications, and editorial roles may be periodically reviewed and updated.

HealthGuideAZ reserves the right to modify contributor status, reviewer assignments, or editorial responsibilities at any time.

Contact Information

Questions regarding authorship, contributor applications, or reviewer qualifications may be directed to:

Email: ativesite@gmail.com

WhatsApp: +55 (61) 98288-4228

Website: https://healthguideaz.com

Our Promise

HealthGuideAZ is committed to maintaining a transparent editorial process supported by qualified contributors and responsible review practices.

We believe that expertise, accountability, and trust are essential components of quality health information.

HealthGuideAZ.com — Trusted Health Information for Better Living.