Research paper author name and naturalization name change

[GonefromTX]

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Hi so I am getting naturalized next month and changing my current official name to a more "Americanized" English name.

My research mentor is also submitting our manuscript for publication soon. Should I give her my current official name or the new English name? Do you guys see any problem with submitting an author name that is not even official yet, but will definitely be very soon?

Thanks in advance.

 

[SurfingDoctor]

I'm not sure it really matters. Technically, you could write whatever name you what on there (Thor Odinson, if you so desire). You just want to make sure in the future, if people are referencing your article, you get the credit deserved and people know its you.