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
Introduction The risks of predatory journals must never be underestimated. Predatory journals prioritize profit over quality by charging publication fees to authors without providing the expected editorial services. This allows them to widely disseminate research papers without adequately vetting the quality of the work. Predatory journals actively solicit manuscripts from researchers and promise rapid publication … Read more
Introduction The write-up delves into how to identify predatory journals. Predatory journals have become increasingly prevalent in academic publishing over the past decade. By some estimates, over 10,000 predatory journals are now publishing over 400,000 papers per year. This explosion of questionable journals threatens to undermine the integrity of scholarly communication. Therefore, researchers, institutions, and … Read more
Introduction This write-up covers some strategies for combating predatory journals, which have been menacing in recent years. Predatory journals have become a growing concern in academic publishing. These journals actively solicit manuscripts and charge publication fees without providing proper peer review or editorial services. Their primary aim is financial profit rather than disseminating high-quality research. … Read more