Types of academic documents

The Revista Arbitrada de Ciencias Ambientales accepts different types of academic documents that contribute to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of environmental sciences. The main types of documents we consider for publication are described below:

Review Articles:

Review articles are documents that synthesize and critically analyze the existing literature on a specific topic in the field of environmental sciences. These articles provide an up-to-date overview of a research area, identify gaps in knowledge, and propose future research directions. Review articles must be supported by a comprehensive review of the literature and must present a critical and systematic analysis of the reviewed studies.

Review Article Format

  • Title: The title of the article must be clear, concise and adequately represent the content of the review.
  • Abstract: A structured abstract is required that includes the objectives of the review, the methods used, the main findings and the conclusions.
  • Introduction: Presents the context and rationale for the review, setting out the objectives and research questions.
  • Methods: Describes in detail the search and selection criteria for the reviewed literature, as well as the methods used to analyze and synthesize the included studies.
  • Results: Presents and critically analyzes the findings of the reviewed studies, highlighting emerging trends and themes.
  • Discussion: Examines and discusses the results in relation to the objectives of the review, identifying gaps in knowledge and proposing future directions for research.
  • Conclusions: Summarizes the main conclusions of the review and their relevance in the field of environmental sciences.
  • Bibliographic references: Includes all cited references following an appropriate citation and reference style.

Original Articles: Original articles are novel scientific research papers that present original and significant results in the field of environmental sciences. These articles should include a clear formulation of the research problem, a rigorous methodology, robust results supported by appropriate statistical analysis, and an in-depth discussion of the implications and impact of the findings. Original articles are expected to follow the ethical and methodological standards established for scientific research.

 

Original Article Format

  • Title: The title must be descriptive, clear and adequately represent the content of the article.
  • Abstract: A structured abstract is required that includes the objectives of the research, the methodology used, the main results and the conclusions.
  • Introduction: Presents the context and rationale for the research, establishing the objectives and research questions.
  • Methods: Describes in detail the research design, the participants or samples, the procedures and the statistical techniques used.
  • Results: Presents the results of the investigation in a clear manner, using tables, graphs or other appropriate forms of presentation. It includes appropriate statistical analyzes and conclusions based on the results.
  • Discussion: Analyzes and interprets the results in relation to the research objectives, compares them with previous studies, and discusses the implications and limitations of the study.
  • Conclusions: Summarizes the main conclusions of the study and highlights their relevance and possible practical applications.
  • Bibliographic references: Includes all cited references following an appropriate citation and reference style.
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Essays: Essays are documents that present ideas and arguments based on critical reflection and the author's personal experience in the field of environmental sciences. Essays may address current issues, controversies, or emerging challenges in the environmental arena. These papers can be more speculative and exploratory than research papers, but they still need to be supported by a solid theoretical foundation and provide an original contribution to the debate in the field.

Essay Format

  • Title: The title should be eye-catching and clearly represent the theme or central idea of the essay.
  • Abstract: Essays do not require a structured abstract.
  • Introduction: Presents the theme and the central question of the essay, establishing the context and relevance in the field of environmental sciences.
  • Development: Develops the main argument of the essay, presenting ideas, analysis and evidence that support the author's point of view. Bibliographical references can be used to support the arguments.
  • Conclusions: Summarizes the main conclusions of the essay, emphasizing its relevance and possible implications in the field of environmental sciences.
  • Bibliographic references: Includes all cited references following an appropriate citation and reference style.

The Peer-Reviewed Journal of Environmental Sciences encourages the submission of all these types of scholarly papers to promote diversity of perspectives and the advancement of knowledge in the environmental sciences. All articles received are subjected to a rigorous peer review process to guarantee the quality and scientific validity of the published papers.