recent material
[ˈrɛsənt məˈtɪriəl]
nounpl: recent materials
material recente
1. Content, information, or resources that have been created, published, or produced within a short time frame relative to the present moment
The professor asked students to cite recent material from the last five years.
O professor pediu aos alunos que citassem material recente dos últimos cinco anos.
2. Physical or digital matter that is newly acquired, developed, or made available
The library received recent material on climate change.
A biblioteca recebeu material recente sobre mudanças climáticas.
3. In academic or professional contexts, contemporary sources, data, or documentation that reflects current knowledge or practices
The research paper incorporates recent material from peer-reviewed journals.
O artigo de pesquisa incorpora material recente de periódicos revisados por pares.
In both Brazilian and American academic and professional contexts, 'recent material' is a standard descriptor used to indicate relevance and currency of sources. Brazilian universities often emphasize the use of recent material in research papers, with many institutions requiring citations no older than 5-10 years depending on the field. In the USA, the emphasis on recent material varies by discipline but is particularly important in STEM fields and social sciences.
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