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Encyclopedia is an online reference created and curated by active scholars. It aims to highlight the latest research results, as well as provide reference information for researchers and the general public who are interested in accurate and advanced knowledge on specific topics. Details can be found on the About page.
Latest advance or review: A presentation of the conclusions of one or several research projects on a single, specific topic, or a general review of a research field. Results could relate to a single field, a research group, or a collective of researchers.
Definition: Introduces new discoveries or concepts, including but not limited to technologies, organisms, models, methodologies, molecules, materials, theories, galaxies, and stars. It introduces the main concepts and ideas and may also include the origin, development history, milestones, leading figures or related people, current status, predictions, future directions, and any other relevant information.
Research project: Scholars can present their research project proposals and expected results. The format is a research plan for studies to be undertaken in the near future. The aim of this type is to collect feedback from other researchers in the field and to inform them of ongoing research, in order to build collaborations and prevent duplicate work.
Conjecture: Similar to a research project, authors can announce future research topics and highlight particular challenges in their field. No supporting data is necessary, but authors should cite relevant previous work and may suggest strategies for tackling the stated problems.
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