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ON THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

Standardizing the presentation of manuscripts, ensuring the highest scientific quality and facilitating an agile and transparent review process. Therefore, research submissions should follow APA 7ed. and fulfill the following structure.

Abstract

The abstract should be a single paragraph (150-250 words) summarizing the objectives, methodology, main results and conclusions of the work. It is written in the third person, without quotations or references, and should be clear and concise. 

Keywords

Between 3 and 5 words or phrases representing the central themes of the manuscript. They are placed below the abstract separated by commas.

1. Introduction
The introduction should reflect the contextualization of the research, the presentation of the problem or study question and the justification for its relevance and interest to the academic community. The content should include a brief review of the state of the art, identifying the "knowledge gap" that the article is intended to address and culminating in the clear formulation of the objectives (general and specific) and, if relevant, the working hypothesis.

2. Theoretical framework

The Theoretical framework aims to provide the conceptual foundation that underpins the manuscript. The author presents in a synthetic and critical way the main theories, models, key concepts and findings of previous research directly related to the subject. An argumentative construction is made that demonstrates the author’s mastery over the field of study and establishes the framework from which the results will be analyzed.

3. Materials and Methods

This section describes in detail how the research was carried out, so that another researcher can replicate it. Describe the design of the research (experimental, observational, qualitative, etc.), population and sample (selection criteria, size), materials or instruments used (with their technical specifications or validation references), step-by-step procedures and data analysis techniques (statistical or qualitative). The rigour and clarity of this section is essential.

4. Results

The research findings are presented in an objective, orderly and verifiable manner. The data obtained are therefore presented in a clear and logical manner, without interpretation or opinion. This exposition is supported by tables, figures, graphs or quotations (in qualitative research) that are properly numbered and titled. All visual elements should be self-explanatory and referenced in the text.

5. Discussion

In the discussion the results are interpreted, their significance and importance in relation to existing knowledge is explained. The analysis and interpretation of the findings is presented in light of the theoretical framework presented. The results should be related to those of previous studies, pointing out coincidences, contradictions and possible explanations. It is the section where the contribution of the work is argued and demonstrated, also discussing the limitations of the study.

6. Conclusions

This concluding section summarizes the response to the objectives set and highlights the main implications of the study. The writing should be concise, responding directly to each specific goal and the overall goal. They should be derived directly from the results and discussion, highlighting the original contribution of the work to its field of knowledge. Recommendations for future research or practical applications may be included, if relevant.

The article closes with the Bibliographic References (strictly adjusted to the citation format of Schola Viva that is the APA 7th edition).

We urge you to carefully review these guidelines before submitting your manuscript. Failure to follow this structure may result in the article being returned for correction before beginning the peer review process.