Publish scientific results

Publication disseminates academic, scientific or research results as articles in specialist journals, books or online platforms. It enables the exchange and discussion of research results within the academic and scientific community and is a key aspect of .

What does academic or scientific publication involve?


Academics, scientists and publish to introduce their research results, discuss them and raise their profile in their field of expertise. Publications also strengthen their reputation and secure .

Academic and scientific publication follows a clear process:

• Topic selection and research: selecting a relevant research topic and conducting the research.
• Manuscript production: writing the manuscript according to the guidelines set out by the journal or publisher.
• Submission and peer review: submitting the manuscript to a scientific journal where it is peer reviewed by fellow researchers.
• Revision: revising the manuscript in line with feedback from the evaluators.
• Publication: publication follows acceptance of the manuscript.

Is a paper a publication?


Yes, a is a form of academic and scientific publication. In the academic and scientific community, the English term ‘paper’ is often used in a manner that is synonymous with ‘journal article’. Papers are more detailed academic or scientific works that are published in periodicals, journals, research media and electronic university publications.

There are also other types of academic and scientific publications:

• Books and monographs: extensive academic and scientific papers that portray detailed research results
• Conference contributions: publications that are presented at academic or scientific conferences and appear in conference volumes
• Doctoral and habilitation theses: academic papers in the context of a or procedure
• Research reports: documentation of completed research projects, often published by research institutes
• Data publications: publication of the detailed datasets collated in research projects, for instance to enable wider research
• Patent specifications: documents that describe academic or scientific and technical developments to be protected by a patent