TeXes Science Practice Test

What term describes the action of reprinting the same material multiple times?

1. Duplicate publication

2. Selective publication

3. Academic dishonesty

4. Interim publication

The correct answer is: Duplicate publication

The term that describes the action of reprinting the same material multiple times is "duplicate publication." This concept is particularly relevant in academic and publishing contexts, where it refers to the practice of publishing the same research findings or content in multiple journals or sources without proper citation or acknowledgment of prior publication. In academia, this can lead to issues such as misleading the scientific community about the novelty of research, and it could pose problems for the integrity of the academic record. The other terms do not accurately describe the action of reprinting the same material. "Selective publication" generally refers to the practice of only publishing certain results, often favoring positive outcomes over negative ones, rather than the act of reprinting. "Academic dishonesty" broadly encompasses unethical practices in academia, which could include duplicate publication but is not specific to reprinting alone. "Interim publication" typically indicates a temporary or preliminary release of findings, which does not directly relate to the repeated printing of the same material.