On the basis of scientific research and experiments, scientific papers are written to study, analyze and expound some phenomena or problems in natural science and professional technology, and to reveal the essence and regularity of these phenomena and problems. In other words, all articles that use logical thinking means such as concepts, judgments, reasoning, argumentation and refutation to analyze and clarify the principles, laws and various problems of natural science belong to the category of scientific and technological papers. Scientific papers are mainly used to describe scientific and technological research and its achievements, which are the embodiment of research achievements. Use them to popularize achievements, exchange information and promote the development of science and technology. Their publication marks the level of research work, is recognized by the society, is loaded into the treasure house of human knowledge, and becomes spiritual wealth enjoyed by people.

Graduation papers and scientific papers are also academic papers.

At present, in China, scientific papers generally refer to SCI, EI and ISTP papers.

From the professional field, there is a wide demand for scientific papers in the fields of bioengineering, clinical medicine, physics, mechanical engineering, computer research and economic management.

According to different research methods, scientific papers can be divided into theoretical, experimental and descriptive categories. The research methods used in theoretical papers are theoretical proof, theoretical analysis and mathematical reasoning, and scientific research results are obtained through these research methods. The experimental paper uses experimental methods to carry out experimental research and obtain scientific research results; Descriptive papers use the methods of description, comparison and explanation to study newly discovered things or phenomena and obtain scientific research results.