Introduction Before the term “predatory journal” was a staple of every academic editor’s vocabulary, before university librarians whispered warnings about shady publishers charging authors for fake peer review, there was Jeffrey Beall. A quiet academic librarian from the University of Colorado Denver, Beall launched a blog that would shake the foundations of scholarly publishing. It … Read more
Introduction In the ever-expanding universe of academic publishing, predatory journals are the black holes—unseen, deceptive, and capable of sucking the legitimacy out of scholarly communication. They offer the illusion of peer review, the pretense of credibility, and the worst part? They’re multiplying like bacteria in a poorly sterilized lab. Despite years of efforts by watchdogs, … Read more
Introduction Predatory journals are the cockroaches of academic publishing. Universally condemned but remarkably resilient, they promise quick publication, fake peer review, and a smooth ride to academic legitimacy—for a fee. They’re the parasites of scholarly communication, but they’re thriving in part because the host itself is sick. Behind this plague lies a deeper, more uncomfortable … Read more
Introduction In the complex world of academic publishing, researchers must be aware of predatory journals and their potential to derail academic careers. These journals, driven by profit rather than scholarly merit, often employ deceptive tactics to lure unsuspecting authors. This write-up sheds light on the dangers of predatory publishing and how predatory journals can destroy … Read more
Introduction In the expanding world of academic publishing, the rise of predatory journals has become a concerning issue. These journals exploit researchers, offering quick and easy publication at the cost of quality, transparency, and academic integrity. As competition to publish grows fiercer, many scholars—especially those early in their careers—can fall prey to these exploitative entities. … Read more