How to Submit and Publish Your Master’s/PhD Thesis – Research Guide

Publishing your master’s or PhD thesis is one of the most important steps in a graduate student’s academic journey. Many graduate students are unsure where to begin, what journals accept thesis-based papers, and how the publication process actually works.

In this weblog article, we explain everything you need to know about publishing your master’s or PhD thesis. You will learn how theses can be converted into journal articles, why the process is more complex than simple copy-pasting, the correct steps to write a research paper from a thesis, and answers to common questions graduate students ask about thesis publication. We also explain how expert assistance can simplify and strengthen the entire process.

Yes, a master’s or PhD thesis can be published in academic journals, and most reputable journals accept thesis-based research paper submissions. Journals value original research, strong methodology, and meaningful results—all of which are typically present in graduate theses.

However, journals do not accept theses in their original format. A thesis is written for academic evaluation by a university, while a journal article is written for a broader, international research audience. This distinction is critical and explains why thesis publication requires restructuring, rewriting, and compliance with journal-specific standards.

Although a thesis contains valuable research, it is usually far longer and more detailed than a journal article. A thesis often includes:

• Extensive background and literature review

• Detailed methodological explanations

• Large datasets and appendices

• Multiple objectives and research questions

Journal articles, by contrast, are concise, focused, and tightly structured. They emphasize:

• A single, clear research objective

• Key findings and results

• Focused discussion and implications

• Strict word limits and formatting rules

Because of these differences, thesis content must be carefully extracted, rewritten, and refined into a standard research article format. This process also requires strong academic writing skills, subject expertise, and knowledge of journal expectations.

Not every chapter of a thesis is suitable for publication. The first step is identifying which parts of your research can form independent, publishable articles. Depending on the scope and depth of your work, a thesis may produce:

• One comprehensive research article

• Multiple articles focusing on different results, experiments, or analyses

This step requires expert evaluation to ensure originality, relevance, and journal suitability.

From a thesis, different types of journal articles may be developed, including:

• Original research articles

• Methodology-based papers

• Review or conceptual articles (derived from literature review sections)

Selecting the correct article type improves alignment with journal scope and increases acceptance chances.

Once content is selected, it must be rewritten into a standard academic research article structure, typically including:

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Methods

• Results

• Discussion

• Conclusion

This is not a copying exercise. The language must be concise, coherent, and suitable for international journals.

If your thesis was originally written in Arabic or another language, professional native English editing is essential before submission to international journals. Language quality plays a major role in editorial decisions.

Expert native English editing ensures:

• Clarity and academic tone

• Correct grammar and terminology

• Natural flow suitable for international readership

This step significantly improves acceptance probability and reviewer perception.

Before submission, manuscripts must be checked for plagiarism. Even original theses may show high similarity due to self-referencing or reused text.

Professional services include:

• Plagiarism checking using standard tools

• Ethical paraphrasing and content refinement

• Ensuring compliance with journal plagiarism thresholds

This step protects authors from rejection or ethical issues.

Choosing the right journal is critical. Key factors include:

• Journal scope and subject relevance

• Indexing (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, etc.)

• Acceptance rate

• Review and publication timeline

• Article Processing Charges (APC)

Submitting to an unsuitable journal is one of the most common reasons for rejection.

Each journal has specific formatting requirements for:

• References and citations

• Tables and figures

• Manuscript structure

The manuscript must be formatted into the standard research article format required by the selected journal before submission.

After submission, journals send manuscripts for peer review. Reviewers may request revisions or clarifications. Responding professionally and accurately to reviewer comments is often the final step toward acceptance.

Send your thesis to SITA Academy for expert review. We evaluate:

• Publication potential

• Number of extractable articles

• Proposed article titles

Once you confirm the plan, our experts begin the thesis-to-article extraction, including:

• Academic rewriting

• Native English editing (if required)

• Plagiarism checking and ethical paraphrasing

If you choose to proceed, we provide:

• Journal recommendation

• Formatting and submission

• End-to-end publication assistance

Final Thoughts

Publishing your master’s or PhD thesis is a powerful way to extend the impact of your research. While the process involves more than copying content, expert support makes it structured, ethical, and successful.

If you are ready to explore the publication potential of your thesis, send it to SITA Academy to see how many articles can be extracted and their proposed titles. Upon confirmation, the extraction process begins—and full publication assistance is available if you choose to proceed.

Your research deserves the right platform. With expert guidance, your thesis can become a published contribution to global scholarship.