Why is it important to publish papers?

Having a robust body of published works helps advance your career as you are considered for academic appointments and promotions. Publishing helps establish you as an expert in your field of knowledge. Peer-reviewed publication provides evidence that helps in the evaluation of merit of research funding requests.

Do professors need to publish?

A high number of publications is vital to landing a job as a professor. And it’s not simply that you’ll need a few scholarly articles under your belt—you’ll also need to have big, well-received publications, such as books, if you want to be a competitive candidate for tenure-track teaching positions.

Why are publications so important?

It builds corporate enthusiasm and supports ongoing education. When you share your published articles internally, it makes others feel proud that they are part of an known and respected organization. Additionally, sharing published pieces with employees helps them better understand marketplace challenges and solutions.

How often do professors have to publish?

As a few people have said here, the number depends on the field of activity, and on position. If you are a professor supervising 10 graduate students, the expectation would be one paper per graduate student every two years.

Why is publication important in research?

It is through publication that the research, including its scientific and practical contributions, is disseminated to others in a particular field. This makes scientific researchers and practitioners with similar interests aware of new knowledge in their field and it helps to advance knowledge and its application.

Why should I publish my dissertation?

Your dissertation – why publish? Publishing a dissertation as an article in an academic journal can look fabulous on your CV, particularly if you would like an academic career. If you have produced important material from your research then it can be a great help to others if you publish it.