Reports can range in length from 3 to 6 journal pages. The allowable length, number of tables, and references vary per publication; thus, it is important to consult the website of your desired journal to grasp these information. A typical scientific paper is published in journals with a word limit of around 8000 characters (including spaces). This includes the text, the abstract, and any figures or tables. In addition, some journals allow for extended papers. These are usually found in special issues or through their open access option and can have page limits as low as 6 pages (excluding references). Journals also differ in how they define a "report." Some require that it be 3-4 pages long, while others allow for longer papers if space allows. However, most prefer not to publish reports because they think this kind of paper is not useful or interesting to readers. Instead, they want to focus on more substantial contributions that can stand on their own without being combined with other reports or supplements. Finally, some journals will permit you to submit a single article that addresses multiple topics or questions. In cases like this, the paper would be considered a "series" and could potentially increase the chance of acceptance by making the editor feel like they can offer unique insight about the topic.