{"id":1982,"date":"2026-09-28T00:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T19:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/?p=1982"},"modified":"2026-09-28T08:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T02:40:20","slug":"how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn a Conference Paper into a Journal Article: Steps and Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A journal version needs a new intellectual contribution, not just more pages; word count added without new findings is the most common reason for desk rejection.<\/li>\n<li>Check the copyright agreement you signed at the conference before you write anything, because it determines what text, figures, and data you may reuse.<\/li>\n<li>A society or conference-linked journal offers a faster, better-understood route; an independent journal offers wider reach and a cleaner novelty claim.<\/li>\n<li>Disclose the conference paper in the cover letter, cite it in the text, and state plainly what is new; concealment is the fastest route to a retraction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Should_you_turn_a_conference_paper_into_a_journal_article\" >Should you turn a conference paper into a journal article?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Signals_the_paper_is_ready_to_extend\" >Signals the paper is ready to extend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Signals_it_is_not_ready\" >Signals it is not ready<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Matching_the_paper_type_to_a_realistic_path\" >Matching the paper type to a realistic path<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#What_counts_as_a_substantial_extension\" >What counts as a substantial extension?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Extensions_that_carry_real_weight\" >Extensions that carry real weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Additions_that_will_not_persuade_an_editor\" >Additions that will not persuade an editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#A_practical_extension_checklist\" >A practical extension checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Permissions_and_Copyright\" >Permissions and Copyright<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Who_owns_your_conference_paper\" >Who owns your conference paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#What_to_check_in_the_agreement\" >What to check in the agreement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#If_you_need_written_permission\" >If you need written permission<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Route_1_A_Journal_Linked_to_the_Conference_or_Society\" >Route 1: A Journal Linked to the Conference or Society<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#How_the_linked_route_usually_works\" >How the linked route usually works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Advantages_and_drawbacks_of_the_linked_route\" >Advantages and drawbacks of the linked route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#What_linked_editors_expect_from_you\" >What linked editors expect from you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#When_to_decline_an_invitation\" >When to decline an invitation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Route_2_An_Independent_Journal\" >Route 2: An Independent Journal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Choosing_an_independent_target_journal\" >Choosing an independent target journal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#What_changes_when_there_is_no_link\" >What changes when there is no link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Extra_work_the_independent_route_requires\" >Extra work the independent route requires<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Which_route_should_you_choose\" >Which route should you choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#How_do_you_restructure_the_paper\" >How do you restructure the paper?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Section_by_section_changes\" >Section by section changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Rewriting_the_introduction_and_abstract\" >Rewriting the introduction and abstract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Expanding_methods_and_results_honestly\" >Expanding methods and results honestly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Ethics_Disclosure_and_Text_Reuse\" >Ethics, Disclosure, and Text Reuse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#How_much_text_can_you_reuse\" >How much text can you reuse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Extension_versus_salami_slicing\" >Extension versus salami slicing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#What_to_disclose_and_where\" >What to disclose, and where<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Submission_Mechanics\" >Submission Mechanics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Writing_the_cover_letter\" >Writing the cover letter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Handling_reviewers_who_saw_the_conference_version\" >Handling reviewers who saw the conference version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Why_extended_papers_get_rejected\" >Why extended papers get rejected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#A_Realistic_Timeline\" >A Realistic Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#How_much_do_I_need_to_change_a_conference_paper_to_publish_it_in_a_journal\" >How much do I need to change a conference paper to publish it in a journal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Is_publishing_a_conference_paper_in_a_journal_considered_self-plagiarism\" >Is publishing a conference paper in a journal considered self-plagiarism?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Can_I_submit_a_conference_paper_to_a_journal_without_permission_from_the_publisher\" >Can I submit a conference paper to a journal without permission from the publisher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Should_I_choose_the_conference_special_issue_or_an_independent_journal\" >Should I choose the conference special issue or an independent journal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Do_I_need_to_cite_my_own_conference_paper_in_the_journal_article\" >Do I need to cite my own conference paper in the journal article?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#Can_I_reuse_figures_and_tables_from_my_conference_paper\" >Can I reuse figures and tables from my conference paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_turn_a_conference_paper_into_a_journal_article\" >How long does it take to turn a conference paper into a journal article?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-conference-paper-into-a-journal-article-steps-and-examples\/#What_if_my_conference_paper_already_has_a_DOI_and_is_indexed\" >What if my conference paper already has a DOI and is indexed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_turn_a_conference_paper_into_a_journal_article\"><\/span>Should you turn a conference paper into a journal article?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extend your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-conference-paper-format-examples-and-templates\/\">conference paper<\/a> when you have new results, new analysis, or a broader argument that did not fit the conference page limit. If the only thing you can add is more words, the paper is finished and your effort belongs to your next study.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signals_the_paper_is_ready_to_extend\"><\/span>Signals the paper is ready to extend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You collected additional data after the camera-ready deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Reviewers or attendees raised 2 or 3 questions you can now answer with evidence.<\/li>\n<li>You cut a full experiment, dataset, or case to meet a limit of 8 to 10 pages.<\/li>\n<li>The method generalizes beyond the single setting you reported.<\/li>\n<li>You have since built a theoretical framing that the conference version lacked.<\/li>\n<li>A limitation you flagged has now been addressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signals_it_is_not_ready\"><\/span>Signals it is not ready<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The conference paper already reported the complete study with nothing withheld.<\/li>\n<li>The only planned additions are a longer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-literature-review-definition-types-and-examples\/\">literature review<\/a> and more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-background-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/\">background<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The extension would mainly restate results in different words.<\/li>\n<li>Your co-authors have moved on and cannot contribute new analysis.<\/li>\n<li>The underlying data has known problems you cannot fix.<\/li>\n<li>The work is better placed as 1 chapter of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dissertation-best-practices\/\">dissertation<\/a> than as a standalone article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matching_the_paper_type_to_a_realistic_path\"><\/span>Matching the paper type to a realistic path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Conference paper type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Realistic journal path<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Typical added work<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">4-page short paper or poster abstract<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Full article, treated as largely new<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">3 to 6 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">8-page full paper, complete study<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Extension only if new data exists<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">2 to 5 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Workshop paper, preliminary results<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Full article after completing the study<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">4 to 9 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Best paper award winner<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Invited extension in a linked journal<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">2 to 4 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Position or vision paper<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Review or perspective article<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">2 to 4 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Demo or tool paper<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Systems or software article with evaluation<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">3 to 6 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_counts_as_a_substantial_extension\"><\/span>What counts as a substantial extension?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New intellectual contribution, as judged by the journal editor. Many publishers cite a figure of roughly 30% new material as a rule of thumb, but the number is a floor for the paperwork, not the test. A paper that adds 40% length and 0 new findings still gets desk rejected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extensions_that_carry_real_weight\"><\/span>Extensions that carry real weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Type of extension<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Why editors value it<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">New experiments or a new dataset<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Changes what is known, not just how it is told<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Strong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">A new baseline or comparison condition<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Tests the claim against alternatives<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Strong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Ablation or sensitivity analysis<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Shows which components actually matter<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Strong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Formal proofs or derivations omitted before<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Adds rigor the page limit excluded<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Strong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">A second study site, population, or context<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Establishes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-generalizability-definition-examples-tips\/\">generalizabilit<\/a>y<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Strong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Longitudinal follow-up data<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Answers durability questions<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Strong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">A theoretical framework that reframes results<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Raises the level of contribution<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Qualitative data supporting quantitative findings<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Explains mechanism<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additions_that_will_not_persuade_an_editor\"><\/span>Additions that will not persuade an editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A related work section expanded from 20 to 60 references with no synthesis.<\/li>\n<li>Longer method descriptions covering the same procedure.<\/li>\n<li>Additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/figures-research-paper\/\">figures<\/a> that visualize results already reported.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/discussion-section-research-paper\/\">discussion section<\/a> restating the findings at greater length.<\/li>\n<li>Appendices containing raw output with no interpretation.<\/li>\n<li>Reformatting from 2 columns to 1, which adds pages and nothing else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_practical_extension_checklist\"><\/span>A practical extension checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aim to satisfy at least 3 of the following before drafting. Papers meeting fewer than 2 rarely survive review.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>I can name 1 finding in the journal version that is absent from the conference version.<\/li>\n<li>At least 1 new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-create-tables-for-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/\">table<\/a> or figure reports data that did not exist at the conference.<\/li>\n<li>The research questions have changed, expanded, or been sharpened.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/conclusion-research-paper-implications-limitations-recommendations\/\">conclusions<\/a> differ in scope or confidence from the earlier version.<\/li>\n<li>A reader of the conference paper would still learn something substantial.<\/li>\n<li>I can summarize what is new in 3 sentences for the cover letter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permissions_and_Copyright\"><\/span>Permissions and Copyright<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Settle rights before drafting. Rewriting a paper you are not permitted to reuse is an expensive mistake, and the answer usually takes under 20 minutes to find.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_owns_your_conference_paper\"><\/span>Who owns your conference paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whoever you signed the agreement with, which is usually the proceedings publisher rather than the conference organizers. Open the agreement itself; do not rely on what a co-author remembers.<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Publication situation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Typical reuse position<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Copyright transferred to the publisher<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Extension usually permitted with citation<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Read the author rights clause<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">License to publish retained by you<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Reuse broadly permitted<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Cite the conference version anyway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Open access under a CC BY license<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Reuse permitted with attribution<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Attribute in the standard form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Proceedings with an ISBN or DOI<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Counts as formal prior publication<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Disclose at submission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Abstract-only publication<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Rarely blocks journal submission<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Still disclose it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">No proceedings published<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">No prior publication exists<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Mention the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-conference-poster-examples-and-tips\/\">poster<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-conference-presentation-slides-templates-examples\/\">presentation<\/a> in a note<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_check_in_the_agreement\"><\/span>What to check in the agreement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether an extended or derivative version is explicitly permitted.<\/li>\n<li>Whether figures and tables may be reused, and in what form.<\/li>\n<li>Whether a specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/\">acknowledgment<\/a> or citation wording is required.<\/li>\n<li>Whether any embargo period applies before republication.<\/li>\n<li>Whether written permission must be requested, and from which address.<\/li>\n<li>Whether a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-a-preprint\/\">preprint<\/a> of the conference version is already public, which affects novelty claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_need_written_permission\"><\/span>If you need written permission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Requests are routine and usually answered within 5 to 15 working days. Send 1 short email to the publisher\u2019s rights address containing the details below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The full citation and DOI of the conference paper.<\/li>\n<li>The target journal and its publisher.<\/li>\n<li>A 2-sentence statement of what is new in the extended version.<\/li>\n<li>A list of any figures or tables you intend to reuse.<\/li>\n<li>Your request for confirmation in writing, which the journal may ask to see.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_1_A_Journal_Linked_to_the_Conference_or_Society\"><\/span>Route 1: A Journal Linked to the Conference or Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The linked route covers special issues tied to a specific conference, society-owned journals that regularly publish extensions, and direct invitations sent to selected authors. The connection is administrative rather than automatic: the paper is still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/peer-review-definition-types-process-timelines\/\">peer reviewed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_linked_route_usually_works\"><\/span>How the linked route usually works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Organizers select the top 10% to 20% of accepted papers and invite extended submissions to a named journal, normally within 1 to 3 months of the event. Review then follows the journal\u2019s standard process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An invitation email arrives from the program chairs or a guest editor.<\/li>\n<li>It names the journal, the special issue, and a submission deadline, often 8 to 16 weeks out.<\/li>\n<li>It states an extension requirement, frequently expressed as a percentage of new material.<\/li>\n<li>You submit through the journal system, flagging the special issue.<\/li>\n<li>Reviewers often include people who saw the conference version.<\/li>\n<li>Decisions typically arrive faster than for regular submissions, sometimes in 8 to 14 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_drawbacks_of_the_linked_route\"><\/span>Advantages and drawbacks of the linked route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>Advantage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong>Corresponding drawback<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Editors already accept extension as legitimate<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Scope is fixed by the conference theme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Reviewers know the field and the venue<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Reviewers may repeat conference criticisms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Faster and more predictable timelines<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Deadlines are rigid, with little flexibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Copyright questions are often pre-cleared<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">The journal may rank below your ideal target<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">A clear extension threshold is stated upfront<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">That threshold can be applied mechanically<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Visibility among the community that saw the talk<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Readership outside that community may be small<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Guest editors are usually responsive<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Special issues occasionally stall or are canceled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_linked_editors_expect_from_you\"><\/span>What linked editors expect from you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An explicit summary of new content, sometimes as a required separate document.<\/li>\n<li>A citation of the conference paper in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/introduction-research-paper\/\">introduction<\/a>, not buried in a footnote.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with the stated extension percentage, measured on substance.<\/li>\n<li>A response to criticisms raised during the conference session.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/title-research-paper\/\">title<\/a> that differs from the conference title, so the 2 records are distinguishable.<\/li>\n<li>Submission by the deadline, since special issues close as a block.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_decline_an_invitation\"><\/span>When to decline an invitation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The journal is unfamiliar to you and not indexed where your field expects.<\/li>\n<li>The invitation arrives with an unexpected publication charge.<\/li>\n<li>You have no new material and cannot generate any within the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>The special issue scope forces a framing that weakens the contribution.<\/li>\n<li>A stronger independent journal is a realistic target for the same work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_2_An_Independent_Journal\"><\/span>Route 2: An Independent Journal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here no relationship exists between the conference and the journal. Everything the linked route handles implicitly, including the legitimacy of extension, must now be established explicitly by you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_an_independent_target_journal\"><\/span>Choosing an independent target journal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-journal\/#How_to_Match_Aims_and_Scope_to_Your_Paper\">Match on scope first<\/a>, then on article type and length, then on audience. Check that the journal publishes extended conference papers at all, since a minority of titles decline them as a matter of policy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read the aims and scope, then confirm your framing fits without distortion.<\/li>\n<li>Search the journal for 3 recent articles that cite your subfield.<\/li>\n<li>Check the author guidelines for a prior publication or conference paper clause.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the accepted article types and typical length, often 6,000 to 10,000 words.<\/li>\n<li>Check turnaround times, which vary from 6 weeks to 9 months.<\/li>\n<li>Verify any article processing charge before you invest 3 months of work.<\/li>\n<li>Ask 1 colleague who has published there about the review culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_changes_when_there_is_no_link\"><\/span>What changes when there is no link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Linked journal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Independent journal<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Legitimacy of extension<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Assumed by default<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">You must establish it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Disclosure<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Expected and routine<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Essential, and often overlooked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Novelty framing<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Relative to the conference version<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Relative to the whole literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Reviewer familiarity<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">High<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Low, so more context is needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Copyright checks<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Frequently pre-cleared<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Entirely your responsibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Rewriting effort<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Moderate<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Substantial, including reframing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Timeline<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">3 to 6 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">6 to 14 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Rejection risk<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Lower<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Higher, including desk rejection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_work_the_independent_route_requires\"><\/span>Extra work the independent route requires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reframing the introduction for readers who did not attend the conference.<\/li>\n<li>Expanding the related work to address the journal\u2019s broader readership.<\/li>\n<li>Rewriting field-specific shorthand that the conference audience shared.<\/li>\n<li>Adding methodological detail that conference reviewers took as given.<\/li>\n<li>Making the disclosure explicit in the cover letter and in the article itself.<\/li>\n<li>Reformatting fully, since conference templates rarely match journal styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_route_should_you_choose\"><\/span>Which route should you choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choose the linked route for speed, predictability, and a guaranteed audience of peers. Choose an independent journal for reach, prestige, or when the work has outgrown the conference community.<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Your situation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Better route<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">You received a direct invitation<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Linked<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Faster and pre-legitimized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">New data broadens the work beyond the venue<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Independent<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">The audience has changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">You need a publication before a job market deadline<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Linked<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Timelines are shorter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">The conference is niche, the work is general<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Independent<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Wider readership matters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">You are early in a PhD and want guidance<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Linked<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Editors are more accessible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">The linked journal is unindexed or unknown<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Independent<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Long-term visibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Extension is modest but genuine<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Linked<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Thresholds are stated clearly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">You want a top-tier venue for the thesis<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Independent<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Prestige is the priority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_restructure_the_paper\"><\/span>How do you restructure the paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rebuild rather than pad. Start from a new outline for the journal article, then move conference material into it where it fits. Editing the old file in place is what produces bloated, obviously-extended manuscripts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_by_section_changes\"><\/span>Section by section changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Conference version<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Journal version<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-abstract\/\">Abstract<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">150 to 250 words, results-focused<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Rewritten around the fuller contribution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/introduction-research-paper\/\">Introduction<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Brief motivation, 3 or 4 paragraphs<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Full problem framing and stated contributions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Related work<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Nearest 15 to 30 references<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Synthesized, organized by theme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/methods-section-research-paper\/\">Method<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Compressed, details omitted<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Reproducible, with parameters and rationale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/results-section-research-paper\/\">Results<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">1 study or dataset<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">All studies, with comparisons across them<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/discussion-section-research-paper\/\">Discussion<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Short, often merged with conclusion<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Separate, with mechanisms and implications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/conclusion-research-paper-implications-limitations-recommendations\/#How_Do_You_Identify_Limitations_in_a_Research_Paper\">Limitations<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Frequently a single sentence<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Often a dedicated subsection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Appendices<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Rarely present<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Proofs, instruments, and supplementary tables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rewriting_the_introduction_and_abstract\"><\/span>Rewriting the introduction and abstract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Write the abstract last, after the new results are settled.<\/li>\n<li>State the contribution in terms of the literature, not in terms of the conference paper.<\/li>\n<li>List 3 or 4 explicit contributions, at least 1 of which is new.<\/li>\n<li>Cite the conference paper in the introduction and say what it covered.<\/li>\n<li>Remove references to the talk, the session, or the venue.<\/li>\n<li>Change the title so the 2 records are not confused in citation databases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expanding_methods_and_results_honestly\"><\/span>Expanding methods and results honestly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Add the parameters, instruments, and preprocessing steps you cut for space.<\/li>\n<li>Report the new analyses alongside the original ones, clearly labeled.<\/li>\n<li>Show which findings replicate from the conference version and which do not.<\/li>\n<li>Include negative or null results from the extension, since concealing them is misconduct.<\/li>\n<li>Regenerate figures at journal quality rather than reusing conference exports.<\/li>\n<li>Reconcile any numbers that changed after data cleaning, and explain why.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ethics_Disclosure_and_Text_Reuse\"><\/span>Ethics, Disclosure, and Text Reuse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extension is legitimate and expected in many fields. What turns it into misconduct is concealment: undisclosed reuse, hidden duplicate findings, or a novelty claim the record contradicts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_text_can_you_reuse\"><\/span>How much text can you reuse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reuse should be limited and disclosed. Method descriptions and definitions are the most defensible; introductions, results, and discussion should be rewritten. Publisher policies vary, so check the specific journal.<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Reuse position<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Practical guidance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Method procedures<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Most defensible<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Reuse with citation, then expand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Definitions and notation<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Generally acceptable<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Keep consistent across both papers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Introduction<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Rewrite<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">The framing has changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Related work<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Rewrite and expand<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Synthesis is expected in journals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Results text<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Rewrite<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">New results change the narrative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Discussion and conclusion<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Rewrite fully<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Scope of claims differs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Figures and tables<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Reuse only with permission<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Label reused items clearly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extension_versus_salami_slicing\"><\/span>Extension versus salami slicing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Extension deepens 1 contribution; salami slicing divides 1 contribution into the smallest publishable units. Editors distinguish them by asking whether each paper stands alone as a complete argument.<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>What you are doing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>How it reads<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Verdict<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Adding a second study to the original<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">A fuller, stronger contribution<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Legitimate extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Reporting 1 more outcome from the same data<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">A thin second paper<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Likely salami slicing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Adding theory that reframes the findings<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">A genuine advance<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Legitimate extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Splitting participants into 2 papers by group<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Artificial division<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Salami slicing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Publishing the full study after a short paper<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">The expected progression<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Legitimate extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_disclose_and_where\"><\/span>What to disclose, and where<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-for-journal-submission-templates-examples-sample-disclosures\/\">cover letter<\/a>:<\/strong> the full citation, DOI, and a summary of new content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the introduction:<\/strong> a sentence identifying the earlier version and what it reported.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the reference list:<\/strong> a normal citation to the conference paper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the submission form:<\/strong> tick the prior publication field, if one exists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In a permissions note:<\/strong> any figure or table reused from the proceedings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To your co-authors:<\/strong> confirmation that all of them approve the resubmission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Submission_Mechanics\"><\/span>Submission Mechanics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Writing_the_cover_letter\"><\/span>Writing the cover letter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>State the conference origin in the first paragraph, then quantify what is new. Editors reading 40 submissions a week reward clarity and treat vagueness as evasion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The full citation and DOI of the conference paper.<\/li>\n<li>A 3-sentence summary of the new contribution.<\/li>\n<li>The approximate proportion of new material, with 2 or 3 concrete examples.<\/li>\n<li>Confirmation that copyright permits the extended submission.<\/li>\n<li>A statement that the manuscript is not under review elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li>The reason this journal is the right home for the work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handling_reviewers_who_saw_the_conference_version\"><\/span>Handling reviewers who saw the conference version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Expect the criticism raised in the session to reappear; answer it explicitly in the manuscript.<\/li>\n<li>Point reviewers to the specific sections containing new material.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid defending the conference version; the journal version is what is under review.<\/li>\n<li>If a reviewer says the work is already published, respond with the disclosure and the list of additions.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a change log of what differs, since editors sometimes request 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_extended_papers_get_rejected\"><\/span>Why extended papers get rejected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong>How to avoid it<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Insufficient new contribution<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Add findings, not pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Undisclosed prior publication<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Disclose in the letter and the text<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Scope mismatch with the journal<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Check aims and scope before drafting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Reads as a padded conference paper<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Rebuild from a new outline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Copyright not cleared for reused figures<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Request permission early<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Conclusions unchanged despite new data<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Revisit what the extension actually showed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Conference formatting left in place<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Reformat fully to journal style<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Realistic_Timeline\"><\/span>A Realistic Timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Budget 3 to 6 months of work for a linked submission and 6 to 14 months from start to publication for an independent one. The schedule below assumes the conference has just ended.<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>When<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Week 1<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Write down every question raised in your session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Weeks 1 to 2<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Read the copyright agreement; confirm reuse rights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Weeks 2 to 3<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Decide on the linked or independent route; shortlist 2 journals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Weeks 3 to 8<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Run the new analyses or collect the additional data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Weeks 8 to 12<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Draft from a fresh outline, not the old file<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Weeks 12 to 14<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Circulate to co-authors; write the cover letter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Week 15<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Submit, with disclosure attached<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Months 4 to 9<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">Revise through 1 or 2 rounds of journal peer review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_I_need_to_change_a_conference_paper_to_publish_it_in_a_journal\"><\/span>How much do I need to change a conference paper to publish it in a journal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enough to add a new contribution. Many publishers cite roughly 30% new material as a minimum, but editors judge substance: 1 new study or analysis matters more than any word count target.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_publishing_a_conference_paper_in_a_journal_considered_self-plagiarism\"><\/span>Is publishing a conference paper in a journal considered self-plagiarism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not when it is disclosed, cited, and substantially extended. It becomes self-plagiarism only if you present previously published work as new or reuse text without acknowledgment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_submit_a_conference_paper_to_a_journal_without_permission_from_the_publisher\"><\/span>Can I submit a conference paper to a journal without permission from the publisher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the agreement you signed. Many publishers permit extended versions by default; others require written permission. Check the author rights clause before drafting, and request permission if the wording is unclear.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_choose_the_conference_special_issue_or_an_independent_journal\"><\/span>Should I choose the conference special issue or an independent journal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choose the special issue for speed and a receptive audience, typically 3 to 6 months. Choose an independent journal when the work has grown beyond the conference community or you need a higher-profile venue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_cite_my_own_conference_paper_in_the_journal_article\"><\/span>Do I need to cite my own conference paper in the journal article?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, always. Cite it in the introduction, state what it reported, and explain what the journal version adds. Omitting the citation is the single most common cause of duplicate publication findings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_reuse_figures_and_tables_from_my_conference_paper\"><\/span>Can I reuse figures and tables from my conference paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Only if your copyright agreement allows it, and usually with attribution. When rights were transferred, request written permission from the proceedings publisher, which typically takes 5 to 15 working days.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_turn_a_conference_paper_into_a_journal_article\"><\/span>How long does it take to turn a conference paper into a journal article?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Plan on 3 to 4 months of writing and analysis. Publication then takes 3 to 6 months through a linked special issue, or 6 to 14 months through an independent journal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_conference_paper_already_has_a_DOI_and_is_indexed\"><\/span>What if my conference paper already has a DOI and is indexed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is a formal prior publication, so disclosure is mandatory. This does not block a journal version: it simply means the extension must be substantial and the earlier record must be cited clearly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Key Takeaways: A journal version needs a new intellectual contribution, not just more pages; word count added without new findings is the most common reason for desk rejection. Check the copyright agreement you signed at the conference before you write anything, because it determines what text, figures, and data you may reuse. 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