Does the journal allow me to submit my article to multiple journals?

Journal policies universally prohibit submitting an article to multiple journals simultaneously. This practice, known as simultaneous submission, is considered a serious breach of publishing ethics and is generally not permitted. The core principle is exclusivity: submitting to a journal implies giving it the sole right to evaluate and potentially publish the work. Violating this can lead to immediate rejection by all involved journals, damage to the author's reputation, and potentially being blacklisted. Editors rely on this exclusivity to manage the peer review process efficiently and ensure they commit resources appropriately. The value of this policy lies in safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of scholarly peer review. Authors must respect this norm by submitting to one journal at a time, formally withdrawing the manuscript before submitting elsewhere if necessary, and waiting for a final editorial decision. Adherence prevents wasted resources and maintains trust within the academic community.