prefatory note

Translations
вступительная записка
The author included a prefatory note to explain the background of the research.
Автор включил вступительную записку, чтобы объяснить предысторию исследования.
Definitions
A prefatory note is a brief introductory statement or explanation that precedes the main content of a document, book, or other written work. It often provides context, outlines the purpose of the work, or offers insights into the author's intentions.