Journal Sections

Research article
In a research article the results of an original and systematic study on a specific topic are presented. These articles are written by researchers and scientists with the aim of contributing to the existing knowledge in their field of study. Typically, research articles follow a formal structure and are designed to communicate clearly and precisely the methods used, the results obtained, and the conclusions reached during the research.

The typical structure of a research article includes:
1. Introduction: Contextualizes the research problem, establishes the relevance of the study, and presents the research question or hypothesis.
2. Methodology: Describes in detail the methods and procedures used to conduct the research. It should be detailed enough for other researchers to replicate the study.
3. Results: Presents the research findings clearly, using tables, graphs, or other visual aids when necessary.
4. Discussion: Analyses and interprets the results in relation to the research question, existing literature, and implications for the field.
5.Conclusions: Summarizes the main conclusions of the research and suggests possible directions for future research.
6. References: Includes a comprehensive list of all sources cited in the article.

These articles shall be subject to the following requirements:
- The abstract should not exceed a maximum of 150 words.
- The text of the manuscript (title, authors, introduction, methodology, results, discussion and conclusions) should not exceed 6000 words.
- The number of references should not exceed 30.
- The number of tables and figures should not exceed a total of 8.
- The number of replicates used and the statistical test used for the comparison of means should be indicated in the legends or captions of all figures or tables that require it.

Review
A scientific review article is an academic document that synthesizes and examines existing literature on a specific topic within the research field. Unlike original research articles that present new findings, review articles focus on analyzing and summarizing previous studies, providing an overview and critical insight into the current state of knowledge in a particular area.

These articles typically include the following elements:
1. Introduction: Describes the context and importance of the review topic.
2. Development: Organized thematically, systematically presents previous studies, highlighting trends, controversies, and knowledge gaps.
3. Discussion: Critically analyzes the results and conclusions of the reviewed studies, identifies potential biases or limitations, and suggests areas for future research.
4. Conclusions: Summarizes the main contributions and conclusions of the review.
5. References: Includes the complete list of all sources cited in the article.

These reviews will be subject to the following requirements:
- The abstract should not exceed a maximum of 150 words.
- The text of the manuscript (title, authors, introduction, methodology, results, discussion and conclusions) should not exceed 7000 words.
- The number of references should not exceed 40.
- The number of tables and figures should not exceed a total of 8.
- In the legends or captions of all figures or tables that require it, the number of replicates used and the statistical test used for the comparison of means should be indicated, unless these data are not available in the source material.