Types of manuscripts accepted

Definition

Structure

Length

Original Scientific Article

An academic publication that presents original results from empirical or experimental research. Its purpose is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in a specific field through findings based on data that are systematically collected, analyzed, and interpreted.

Title

Abstract and Keywords  

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion   

Conclusion  

References

Maximum abstract length: 250 words, including spaces

Maximum length: 8,000 words, excluding references

Maximum number of figures: 4

Maximum number of tables and boxes: 4

Literature Review Article

A scientific publication that analyzes and synthesizes existing knowledge on a specific topic based on previously published sources. It does not present original data from experiments or surveys but provides an in-depth critical analysis of the available scientific literature.

Title

Abstract and Keywords

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Development (Discussion of the Literature)

Conclusion

References

Maximum abstract length: 250 words, including spaces

Maximum length: 8,000 words, excluding references

Maximum number of figures: 4

Maximum number of tables and boxes: 4

Case study

A type of scientific article that investigates a specific case in a detailed and systematic manner. Its objective is to analyze the characteristics of the case, identify patterns, and generate protocols that can be applied in similar situations.

Title

Abstract and Keywords

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Case Description

Analysis and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Maximum abstract length: 250 words, including spaces

Maximum length: 8,000 words, excluding references

Maximum number of figures: 4

Maximum number of tables and boxes: 4

Opinion article

Publication that presents a critical analysis, interpretation, or position of a specialist on a topic of social and/or environmental relevance. It differs from original or review articles because it does not present empirical research or a systematic literature review, but rather an argument based on scientific knowledge and existing evidence.

Continuous text, generally without formal subdivisions, but including:

Introduction of the idea

Supported argumentation

Final considerations

References

Maximum text length: 4,000 words, excluding references

Maximum number of figures: 3

Maximum number of tables and boxes: 3 (with up to 400 words)

Scientific note

It is a brief form of communication aimed at disseminating novel findings or relevant observations made in the laboratory or in the field. The note differs from a full article because it does not have enough content to constitute a complete scientific paper.

Continuous text, generally without formal subdivisions, but including:

Title

Abstract and keywords

Introduction

Material and Methods

Conclusion

References

Maximum abstract length: 250 words, including spaces

Maximum text length: 2,500 words, excluding references

Maximum number of figures: 2

Maximum number of tables and boxes: 2