Fullarticle

Fullarticle is a term used in publishing and information management to denote the complete, unreduced article text as opposed to summaries, abstracts, or excerpts. The concept is applied in content management systems, academic repositories, and newsrooms to identify content that contains all sections and citations necessary for full understanding.

In practice, a fullarticle typically includes an introduction, background or context, main content, supporting data or methods, results or discussion, and a references section. Some implementations may also include figures, tables, appendices, and supplementary materials. The exact structure can vary by discipline and platform, but the aim is to provide a coherent, stand-alone narrative.

In digital workflows, fullarticle fields are used alongside summaries or teasers to control visibility and indexing. Search engines and repositories may prioritize full articles for ranking or preservation, while summaries are used on landing pages or social previews.

Advantages of using a fullarticle approach include improved readability, comprehensive coverage, and easier scholarly verification. Limitations include greater length, higher maintenance requirements, and potential redundancy if multiple versions exist.

Related terms include abstract, full text, article body, and content management.