publish vs publication

publish is not a noun while publication is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
publish	No	No	Yes	No
publication	Yes	No	No	No

publish (noun)	publication (noun)
	the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
	the act of issuing printed materials
	the communication of something to the public; making information generally known
	a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

publish (verb)	publication (verb)
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
have (one's work) issued for publication
put into print