When a conference organizer or publisher wishes to gather articles or abstracts (often for a special publication on a specific topic), there will be a "Call for Papers." People interested in having their articles published will submit their papers as candidates for publication.

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Richard is right, also if your paper is highly regarded it will be published in a prestigious journal.