>> You are correct in what you are thinking. You must not publish a
>> thesis if its author is intending to publish it as articles, book etc.
> Actually, is there any actual evidence that this is true, or is it
> just hearsay? Could you point us to some publisher statements to
> support
I would imagine it depends on:
- the publisher, and the journal being considered
- the author, and the reputation of the author
- the quality of the work being considered for publication
Speaking only for myself, I have found that most of my publications result
from my having previously posted an article, thereby attracting the
attention of a publisher, who then asks to publish it. No doubt some
publishers wouldn't touch such work with a ten-foot pole. Their loss, IMHO,
but who am I to say? And your mileage may vary.
It's easy to ask "ask the publisher" but that's like saying "ask the lawyer"
- the response will more often than not be "no" not because of any actual
issue, but because it's always the least risky answer - from the perspective
of the lawyer (or publisher). me, I prefer to post first, and ask later.
Well, not to ask at all, actually.
-- Stephen
|