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      Question

      Is it acceptable to submit a survey paper when your field already has severa...

      Question

      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 others
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      • 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        • Check whether existing surveys have become outdated because of rapid field progress.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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