is modifying a submitted paper considered a duplicate submission?

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In summary, modifying a submitted paper does not typically constitute a duplicate submission as long as the changes are substantial and the paper is not simultaneously under consideration by multiple journals. However, authors must ensure that they adhere to the specific guidelines of the journals involved and disclose any prior submissions to avoid ethical issues.
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Hello every one, I recently submitted a paper using a specific Hamiltonian to analyze the nuclear structure of a certain element to a journal. Then I found that another journal has a special issue about my topic. I modified the original paper by using another chemical element which changed all the figures and the conclusion of the paper I changed most of equation symbols as well but the Hamiltonian still the same. Is it safe now to submit it to the other journal or that still considered as an unethical duplicate submission and it might affect the other paper as well. I still didn't get any decision regarding the first paper.
 
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Do you cite paper #1 in paper #2? If the answer is "no", that is a problem. If the answer is "yes", maybe it is and maybe it isn't.
 
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Do you cite paper #1 in paper #2? If the answer is "no", that is a problem. If the answer is "yes", maybe it is and maybe it isn't.
i didn't cite the 1st paper because I don't know if it will be published or not in the first journal it still in the review process. So what if I changed the Hamiltonian of the second paper to another parametrization, this will change most of the analysis. my main question is how to modify the first paper or to what extend, to make it safe for a submission in another journal?
I see a lot of similar papers from the same authors (well known in my field) in different journals, do journals really take modified papers very seriously as a duplicate submission? or they could say "that's a good paper that people might highly cite, so better have a modified version of it in our journal as well "
 
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i didn't cite the 1st paper
You certainly can - cite the preprint, say "submitted to XXX for publication" or even "in preparation".

It's clear what answer you want. I'm not going to help you skirt the rules. Maybe someone else will, but not me.
 
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FAQ: is modifying a submitted paper considered a duplicate submission?

What is considered a duplicate submission?

A duplicate submission occurs when an author submits the same manuscript or substantial parts of it to multiple journals at the same time without informing the editors. This practice is generally considered unethical in academic publishing.

Can I modify a submitted paper and then submit it elsewhere?

Yes, you can modify a submitted paper and submit it to another journal, but only if the original submission has been withdrawn or rejected. If the paper is still under consideration, you should not submit it elsewhere without permission from the original journal.

What if I submit a revised version of a paper to a different journal?

Submitting a revised version of a paper to a different journal is acceptable as long as the original submission has been officially withdrawn or rejected. Ensure that the new submission is sufficiently different and improves upon the previous version to avoid any issues with duplicate submission.

How do journals typically handle duplicate submissions?

Journals typically have strict policies against duplicate submissions. If a duplicate submission is detected, the authors may face consequences such as retraction of the paper, a ban from submitting to the journal in the future, or damage to their professional reputation.

What should I do if I accidentally submitted a duplicate?

If you realize that you have submitted a duplicate, it is important to contact the editors of both journals immediately. Inform them of the situation and withdraw one of the submissions as soon as possible to mitigate any potential ethical issues.

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