学术论文的article和paper是有区别的：
article
A nonfictional literary composition that forms an independent part of a publication, as of a newspaper or magazine.
文章：已形成出版物独立部分的一种非小说写实文章，如报刊或杂志上的
paper
1.A formal written composition intended to be published, presented, or read aloud; a scholarly essay or treatise.
学术论文：一篇写好的正式著作，为了出版、讲演或宣读；学术文章或论文
2.A piece of written work for school; a report or theme.
报告，论文：为学校所写的功课；报告或论文
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