Duplicate Publication
nounPronunciation: /djuːˈplɪkeɪt ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
The submission and publication of substantially similar or identical research across multiple journals without explicit disclosure or permission from the publishing venues. This practice violates academic integrity standards and wastes peer review resources.
Plain English
When essentially the same research is published in multiple journals without telling the editors or getting their approval.
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Usage
"The journal discovered that the submitted manuscript constituted duplicate publication of work already published in a competing medical journal."
Style guide notes: Distinguish between intentional duplicate publication (unethical) and unintentional overlapping submissions (still problematic).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do journals detect duplicate publications?
Journals use plagiarism detection software, cross-reference databases, and peer reviewer recognition to identify duplicate submissions.
What are the consequences of duplicate publication?
Consequences include rejection, retraction, institutional sanctions, blacklisting from journals, and damage to researcher reputation.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Essential for understanding academic integrity standards, publication ethics, and consequences of misconduct in journal management.
Required skill level: Mid