Original Articles

An original article reports novel research findings, usually structured with introduction, methodology, results, and discussion, conclusions and bibliography. Its purpose is to communicate new knowledge that advances understanding in a specific scientific field. These manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review to ensure quality, originality, and validity.

Review

A review article analyzes, synthesizes, and discusses the existing literature on a given topic, offering a comprehensive and critical overview of the state of the art. It does not present new experimental findings but organizes and evaluates published evidence. These manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.

Short communication

A short communication reports preliminary results, research advances, or relevant findings that need rapid dissemination. It is usually shorter than an original article but maintains scientific rigor. These manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.

Essays

An essay presents a critical, reflective, or theoretical argument on a topic of academic interest, with an expository style supported by bibliographic references. Unlike scientific articles, it does not necessarily follow the IMRaD structure. This type of manuscript undergoes editorial review only, not double-blind peer review.

Thesis Summary

A thesis abstract provides a concise overview of the objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions of a graduate or postgraduate research project. Its purpose is to disseminate completed academic research of interest to the scientific community. This type of document undergoes editorial review only, not double-blind peer review.

Points of view

Presents a critical, reflective, or theoretical argument on a topic of academic interest, with an expository style supported by bibliographic references. Unlike scientific articles, it does not necessarily follow the IMRaD structure. This type of manuscript undergoes editorial review only, not double-blind peer review.

Communications

Reports news, updates, calls, or events of relevance to the academic or professional community. It does not contain original research and its main goal is to keep readers informed. These notes are subject only to editorial review, not to double-blind peer review.

Rereadings

The Re-readings section welcomes critical reflections, reviews, or reinterpretations of significant scientific works, concepts, or schools of thought. Its aim is to provide new perspectives or theoretical contextualizations that contribute to the understanding and advancement of knowledge in the field. These texts undergo editorial review only and are not subject to double-blind peer review.

Event Review

The Event Review section publishes summaries, analyses, or commentaries on conferences, symposia, workshops, seminars, or other academic activities of scientific interest. It seeks to record and disseminate the most relevant contributions from these events. These texts undergo editorial review only and are not subject to double-blind peer review.