The Portal de Periódicos da CAPES, Brazil’s premier platform for accessing scientific journals and research resources, is hosting a series of free online trainings throughout June 2026. These sessions focus on key aspects of contemporary academic work, including scientific innovation, artificial intelligence applications in research, accelerated scientific communication through preprints, and systematic literature reviews.
Background on the Portal de Periódicos da CAPES
Operated under the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), the Portal de Periódicos provides Brazilian higher education institutions and researchers with access to one of Latin America’s largest collections of scientific content. It supports thousands of users across universities and research centers by offering tools for discovery, analysis, and publication. The June trainings build on this foundation by addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in research workflows.
June 2026 Training Schedule and Themes
Sessions run throughout the month, organized by knowledge areas with varied schedules to accommodate different time zones and participant availability. Highlights include dedicated modules on inteligência artificial applied to research processes, production científica best practices, and methods for conducting revisão sistemática. Additional topics cover inovação científica rumo à transição energética and preprints for faster dissemination of findings. All sessions are live, interactive, and delivered virtually with accessibility features.
Focus on Artificial Intelligence in Research
One core strand explores how AI tools can streamline literature searches, data analysis, and even aspects of writing and review. Participants learn practical applications while considering ethical implications, such as maintaining research integrity and proper attribution. These discussions align with broader CAPES initiatives on the role of AI in Brazilian science and funding.
Systematic Reviews and Methodological Advances
Trainings on revisão sistemática emphasize updated protocols, including integration of AI-assisted screening and synthesis. Sessions guide users through structured approaches that enhance rigor and reproducibility, essential for high-impact publications in Brazilian and international journals.
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Preprints and Accelerated Scientific Communication
With the growing importance of rapid sharing, modules address preprint servers, their benefits for visibility, and strategies to integrate them into traditional publication pipelines. This theme supports researchers aiming to accelerate impact while navigating peer-review processes.
Scientific Innovation and Energy Transition
A dedicated track examines how Brazilian research contributes to sustainable energy solutions. Participants explore funding opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and publication strategies in this high-priority area.
Practical Benefits for Brazilian Academics
These free sessions, available via login through Gov.br, ORCID, or CAPES credentials, provide certificates upon completion. They target graduate students, faculty, librarians, and post-doctoral researchers, helping them optimize use of the Portal’s vast resources. Institutions across Brazil, from federal universities to private colleges, benefit from enhanced research productivity and international competitiveness.
Registration and Access Information
Interested participants can consult the full calendar on the official Portal de Periódicos website. Inscriptions are straightforward, and sessions are designed for broad accessibility. Early registration is encouraged as popular topics may reach capacity quickly.
Broader Context in Brazilian Higher Education
The initiative reflects CAPES’s ongoing commitment to capacity building in research skills amid rapid technological change. By focusing on AI, systematic methods, and open practices, the webinars support national goals for quality scientific output and global integration of Brazilian scholarship.
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Future Outlook and Recommendations
As AI continues to reshape research, regular participation in such trainings positions Brazilian academics at the forefront of methodological innovation. Institutions are encouraged to promote these opportunities internally to maximize institutional research capacity. Continued expansion of similar programs could further strengthen Brazil’s position in international scientific publishing.
