The magazine 'Memories of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute' expanded its accelerated publication system to include research on yellow fever and chikungunya, in addition to studies related to the Zika virus. Implemented in June 2015, the 'Fast Track' system offers a quick way to disseminate works, which are made available online within 24 hours of submission. According to the journal's editors, the decision was taken considering the current context of the problems. “Zika is no longer considered a public health emergency of international concern, but there is still a need for more research on this infection, as well as other emerging and re-emerging diseases. Therefore, 'Memories' decided to expand the 'Fast Track' section to include investigations into chikungunya and yellow fever, in addition to the Zika virus”, they state in a text published on the magazine's website.

Publication through the accelerated system occurs after evaluation by a journal editor. Articles considered relevant are indexed, receiving a preliminary Digital Object Indicator (DOI) record, and posted on the journal's website, in the 'Fast Track' section. To guide readers, it is indicated that peer review is ongoing. The submission process is not changed in the 'Fast Track' system and manuscripts can be sent through the magazine website🇧🇷 Upon completion of the review, studies accepted for publication are included in a regular issue of the journal, mentioning the open data period in the 'Fast Track' system. In case of rejection, access to the manuscript is withdrawn and a warning that the manuscript was not accepted is shown in the section. Authors are free to submit the study to another journal.

Founded in 1909, the journal 'Memories of the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz' is one of the oldest and most accessed periodicals in Latin America. All of its content is available online with double gratuity, both for access and for publication. Click here to access articles published in the 'Fast Track' section.