Q: Can I translate and present a previously published paper at an international conference?
Can I summarize, translate, and present a Japanese paper at an international conference? The paper was earlier published in a Japanese peer-reviewed journal. The purpose is to obtain feedback and improvements regarding the theme of the published paper.
It is acceptable to present a translated paper at a conference. This kind of publication is known as a secondary publication. It is done for several reasons, the most common being wider dissemination of research. The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) has several guidelines for acceptable secondary publication. You may go through them here. In short, you need to maintain absolute transparency about it, such as through informing both publishers, obtaining permission from both publishers, and clearly indicating this in the conference paper.
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