The purpose of publication is different.

Publications sponsored by associations, publishing houses and other organizations aim at disseminating academic research results and promoting academic exchanges and development. Thesis is an academic research report written by researchers, usually for the purpose of attending academic conferences, selecting academic awards and applying for degrees.

The publication time is different.

Periodicals are published on schedule, usually weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual, and their publication time is concentrated in the periodical period specified in the publication. Papers are written in the process of academic research, and the publication time is not limited. They can be submitted, revised and published at any time during the research process.

Different audit procedures

Journals need experts to review with reference to professionalism, scientificity and innovation. However, the paper needs to be reviewed by academic institutions or tutors, focusing on research ideas, data analysis and results and conclusions.

The research scope is different

The research scope of periodicals is usually very wide, which can include the research results of many disciplines. Moreover, papers can involve more specific research propositions and viewpoints than periodicals, or even just tentative research in a specific field.

Typography is different from formatting.

The layout and format of periodicals are clearly defined, and generally need to follow the international periodical format, including abstracts, keywords, references and other parts. However, the layout and format of the paper are diversified, and the appropriate writing format can be selected according to the requirements of different academic fields and periodicals.

Different influences and values

Journals are one of the important ways to publish academic research results, and the published papers can be widely cited to enhance the academic prestige of researchers. The paper can support the performance and popularity of researchers in specific fields.