Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the ethical considerations of submitting a modified version of a paper that is currently under review to a different journal. Participants explore the implications of changes made to the paper, including the use of a different chemical element and modifications to figures and conclusions, while retaining the original Hamiltonian.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions whether citing the first paper in the second submission is necessary and suggests that not citing it could indicate a problem.
- Another participant expresses uncertainty about the ethical implications of submitting a modified paper without a citation, especially since the first paper is still under review.
- A participant proposes that changing the Hamiltonian to a different parametrization could significantly alter the analysis, raising questions about the extent of modifications needed for ethical submission.
- Concerns are raised about how journals perceive modified papers and whether they view them as duplicate submissions or as valuable contributions that could be published in multiple venues.
- One participant firmly states their unwillingness to assist in circumventing ethical guidelines, emphasizing the importance of adhering to submission rules.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the ethical implications of submitting a modified paper. There are differing views on the necessity of citing the original paper and the extent to which modifications can be made without crossing ethical boundaries.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty regarding the definitions of duplicate submissions and the specific criteria that journals use to evaluate modified papers. The discussion highlights the lack of clarity around what constitutes sufficient modification to avoid ethical issues.
Who May Find This Useful
Researchers considering submitting modified versions of their work to different journals, particularly in the fields of physics and related disciplines, may find this discussion relevant.