Competing Journals Notification
noun phrasePronunciation: /kəmˈpitɪŋ ˈdʒɜrnəlz noʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
A mandatory disclosure requirement where authors must inform the journal if they have simultaneously submitted the same manuscript to other publications or if similar work is under review elsewhere. This prevents duplicate publication and ensures exclusive consideration of the work.
Plain English
Requiring authors to tell a journal if they're submitting the same paper to other publications at the same time.
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Usage
"During submission, authors must complete a Competing Journals Notification form listing any other manuscripts in circulation."
Style guide notes: Always capitalize as formal journal requirement; use italics for journal-specific form titles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should authors disclose in Competing Journals Notification?
Any identical or substantially similar manuscripts submitted, under review, or accepted at other journals simultaneously.
What happens if authors fail to disclose competing submissions?
Journals may reject the manuscript, retract published articles, or impose publication bans on the authors.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Essential for assessing knowledge of publication ethics, manuscript submission protocols, and integrity standards.
Required skill level: Junior