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.

Points of view

An point 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.

Technical notes

A technical note reports methodological innovations, procedures, tools, or practical applications that improve research or practice in a specific area. It is shorter than an original article and focuses on specific technical aspects. These manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.

PhD 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.

Software

The section is devoted to the presentation of computational tools, applications, or systems developed to support scientific research or data management in specific fields of knowledge. Manuscripts may describe the design, functionality, validation, or impact of the software in its area of application. These papers undergo peer review to assess their originality, usefulness, and technical rigor.

Methodology

The section includes contributions focused on the description, validation, or application of procedures, techniques, or analytical approaches that enhance research or analysis processes in a given field. They do not necessarily follow the traditional structure of experimental research papers but must demonstrate scientific rigor and clarity in their development. These manuscripts are subject to a double-blind peer review process.