Multiple submissions at the same time

1. What is multiple submission also called?
2. Is simultaneous submission unethical?
3. Are simultaneous submissions allowed?
4. Can I submit my paper to multiple journals at the same time?

What is multiple submission also called?

What is multiple submission? Other names: redundant submission, duplicate submission, simultaneous submission. Multiple submission is sending your manuscript to more than one journal at a time in the hope that one will publish it.

Is simultaneous submission unethical?

What is a simultaneous submission? Sending work to multiple venues at once is generally considered unethical because it breaches the author's promise that his work is original and has never been openly seen/published before.

Are simultaneous submissions allowed?

While there are no rules preventing you from submitting to hundreds of different publications simultaneously, we don't recommend it. Many writers pick a reasonable number of publications (such as 3, 5, 10, or 12) that they will submit a piece to at a time.

Can I submit my paper to multiple journals at the same time?

Answer: No, you cannot submit the same paper to more than one journal at the same time. This is known as simultaneous or concurrent submission and is considered as an unethical practice.