Types of articles

Full research article:

A full research article provides a comprehensive account of original experimental work.  It includes complete title, abstract, introduction with objectives, material and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references sections. The article should provide sufficient information for independent replication of the research.

Literature review:

Review articles are based on scientifically recognized information on a specific topic. The purpose is to establish a debate between the ideas of the researched authors and those of the review article’s authors. Review articles should identify specific gaps or problems in the field and provide recommendations for further research. The text may include images, graphs, and/or tables, preferably properly attributed, to illustrate the characteristics of the studies included in the research and facilitate comparisons and analysis. A literature review article comprises complete title, abstract, introduction with objectives, development, conclusion, and references sections.

Short communication:

Short communications present concise accounts of the results of experimental work. They should contain original and significant material for rapid dissemination, even though they may not provide enough results to be considered a complete research article. Short communications include complete title, abstract, introduction with objectives, material and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references sections.

Technical note:

A technical note provides a brief description of a specific procedure, method, or technique. It may also describe a modification to an existing technique or procedure, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed modification. The note should consider scientific rigor, novelty of concepts, validity of the technique, and its potential applications in the field.

Case report:

A case report describes an unusual or novel occurrence and is a concise communication with a narrative and descriptive nature. The text should be written in a simple, clear, precise, and concise manner. The basic structure of a case report includes a title, abstract, introduction with objectives, description of the case, technique, or situation, a discussion with a literature review, conclusion, and references. The sequence of events should be presented in a chronological and organized manner. Authors should exercise caution in drawing conclusions as case reports are typically based on one or a few reported cases, which lack statistical power to establish strong scientific evidence. It is important to note that the submission of case reports is subject to specific periods determined by the Editorial Board, typically in special editions (https://revistas.ufg.br/vet/casereports).