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Research briefs generally do not exceed 3000 words. The function of briefing is mainly used to release researchers' new ideas, the latest system models and the development of advanced fields such as software. The content of the briefing does not include the detailed information of the research background, and its content focuses more on explaining the summary of the research to readers. Researchers hope to publish their research results in academic circles, showing the uniqueness, innovation and importance of research. When the research results are in the leading position in today's academic circles, they also want to get the response from academic readers as soon as possible (preferably within 1 month). Generally, they will use this method to summarize the research content into a research brief, so that their new ideas can spread faster. Some people think that a researcher's statement is like a territory in the academic circle. Whoever releases it first is the site of the first lap. Others think that it is easier for people to know which academic research of a researcher is more advanced by reading some research briefs of the researcher.
In addition, the article structure of research briefing is different from that of conventional papers, and there is usually no separation between paragraphs. There are also restrictions on the use of words, generally limited to 7-8 pages in interlaced format. Pursuing the "freshness" of the article is the main purpose of the briefing. It may take more than a year from finding an interesting idea to publishing it. If a briefing is issued, the time can be shortened to several months. However, the real problem in writing a research report is whether the published research results are worth reading and tracking by readers. Therefore, it is more difficult for a briefing to pass the first draft of a magazine editor than for a regular paper.
Personally, a short communication research brief is more like a notice announcement, while a complete paper is more like an introduction.