Acceptable secondary publication

doi:10.1590/s1516-31801999000100009

Abstract

Highlights

The authors have received approval from the editors of both journals; the editor concerned with secondary publication must have a photocopy, reprint, or manuscript of the primary version
The paper of secondary publication is intended for a different group of readers; an abbreviated version could be sufficient
The footnote on the title page of the secondary version informs readers, peers, and documenting agencies that the paper has been published in whole or footnote might read: “this article is based on a study first reported in the [title of journal, with full reference].”

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Introduction

Secondary publication in the same or another language, especially in other countries, is justifiable, and can be beneficial, provided all of the following conditions are met. 1. The authors have received approval from the editors of both journals; the editor concerned with secondary publication must have a photocopy, reprint, or manuscript of the primary version. 2. The priority of the primary publication is respected by a publication interval of at least one week (unless negotiated otherwise by both editors). 3. The paper of secondary publication is intended for a different group of readers; an abbreviated version could be sufficient.

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