Deceptive Publishers, commonly referred to as "Predatory publishers", are for-profit entities that use unscrupulous and unethical practices to lure and exploit authors from academic and scientific fields. As it is exclusively for their financial gain, it is always at the expense of the quality and integrity of scholarly publications.
Researchers are advised to carefully evaluate publishers and journals before submitting their work and to be aware of the characteristics of predatory practices.
Fraudulent editors will often use the same Modus Operandi. It is the author's responsibility to verify the authenticity and legitimacy of the journal's article processing procedures before submitting their manuscript. Here are different steps to ensure the prospective journal is a reliable publisher.
Reputable databases, such as the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), can be helpful resources for identifying legitimate publishing options.
Predatory publishing can harm the academic and scientific community by:
Predatory journals watch lists: A Reminder from the Think. Check. Submit. CommitteeTo avoid fueling controversies caused by watch lists containing journal names that were condemned, but lack transparent and objective criteria:
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