Lecture general characteristics

1.4. Discussion 
Discussion: 1. Interpretation of the obtained results in the context of relevant 
scientific literature/proposal of an alternative explanation. 2. Assessment of the 
paper’s scientific contribution. 3. Conclusions. 4. Possible limitations, 
problems/potential application of the results/prospects for further research. 
Notes provide a concise description and the results of the research into a 
specific issue. These articles are not divided into sections, but contain information 
on the study's relevance and objectives, as well as a complete description of the 

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materials and research methods. They also present summarized findings with 
examples and, briefly, concrete conclusions. 
This section includes the author’s interpretation of the importance of the 
results obtained and their contribution to the area of research. 
In addition to the above elements, the article should contain references to the 
grants awarded, if any, as well as acknowledgements, if the authors received aid or 
assistance.