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Is it acceptable to submit a survey paper when your field already has severa...
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The number of survey papers in a field can grow quickly. Writing yet another survey may add little value, but it can also bring fresh perspectives or update older reviews. What factors should you weigh before starting a new survey paper?
Guifang Ye, Gregory Adams and 38 others4 Comments-
A new survey only makes sense if it covers new material or a meaningfully different angle.
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Check whether existing surveys have become outdated because of rapid field progress.
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Survey papers require careful synthesis, not just describing papers one after another.
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Consider whether your target journal actually wants another review on this topic.
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