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Dr John Paradin
The emergence of open-access publishing has provided new possibilities to the researchers to disseminate their work internationally. But it has also given rise to the so-called predatory journals--the journals who take advantage of the author-pays system, yet do not offer any form of actual peer review, editorial control or scholarly integrity. These journals usually claim to be fast to publish, highly visible, and have impressive metrics, whereas in fact, they offer minimal more than a fee to publish and a risk to reputation.
To researchers at the beginning of their careers, doctoral students, and even those with experience who are stressing to get a publication, predatory journals can be hard to distinguish. This is a guide that consists of a detailed checklist that can assist you in preventing them and save your academic reputation.
Predatory journals are misleading academic articles that make their profits at the expense of academic quality. They often:
Impose high article processing charges (APCs)
Quickly peer review unrealistically.
Deficient transparency in editorial.
Fabricate impact factors
Make use of false indexing statements.
Although valid open-access journals also have APCs, the distinction is in the quality control, transparency, and editorial integrity.
Step-by-step checklist Non-compliance will result in a rejection of your manuscript.
Determine whether the publisher is a part of reputable academic publishers like Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor and Francis or Wiley. Although all legitimate journals may not be those published by major publishers, publishers that are unknown or not well known need closer examination.
Red flag: The address of the publisher is imprecise, inconsistent or unprovable.
The predatory journals often purport to be indexed in reputable database.
Confirm information on official websites of:
Select the indexing database and search the journal title by yourself.
Red flag: The journal indicates that it is indexed in Scopus but is not included in the official list of the Scopus sources.
Critically analyze the Web site of the journal.
Look for:
Red flags include:
A site that has weak editorial control is usually seen through a poorly maintained site.
A legitimate journal has its editorial board members listed well including:
Advertise editorial board members online. Are they recognizing themselves on their institutional profile or on their LinkedIn?
Red flags:
In case of any uncertainty, write to an indicated editor to verify their participation.
Peer review is a process that cannot be done overnight.
The academic analysis must be closely looked at. Impractical schedules imply that there is no actual review taking place.
Read has already published papers in the journal.
Ask yourself:
In case an error, bad organization, and non-relevant subjects are evident in published articles it is a signal with low editorial standards.
Some of the fake metrics that are usually being advertised by predatory journals include:
Clarivates Journal Citation Reports connected with Web of Science publish the legitimate Journal Impact Factor.
Red flag: The journal even encourages the use of unverifiable metrics that are inaccessible via known indexing services.
Most researchers are contacted with flattering emails to submit or be on the editorial board.
Warning signs include:
Popular journals usually follow the ethics of publication that are established by:
Enquire membership claims by checking the official site of the organization.
It goes without saying that legitimate journals contain:
Red flags: APC was disclosed upon acceptance.
Predatory Publisher may also have very broad scopes, e.g.
Its journal is referred to as International Journal of Science, Technology, Medicine, Engineering, Education and Social Sciences.
Excessively broad scopes can be a sign of a desire to get as many submissions as possible.
Search online:
The academic forums, blogs run by librarians and institutional warnings can help.
University librarians are professionals in journal evaluation. Many institutions provide:
Journal evaluation tools
Approved journal lists
Research integrity offices
Always remember to inquire of a librarian first.
In case several red flags are raised, do not submit.
Submission to predatory journals may:
In the case of competition in schools, it is the quality rather than the quantity.
Before submitting your work:
When something is suspicious, follow your intuition and do a follow up.
Ethical and strategic responsibility to publish should not be surpassed by the pressure to publish. Urgency, inexperience, and misinformation are the staples of predatory journals. With the help of this checklist and the close verification, researchers will be sure of the ability to select reputable outlets that do not jeopardize their work and professional reputation.
Publishing does not merely involve placing a line on your resume, it is about giving to your profession a piece of credible knowledge. Insure that contribution by having it published in a journal which is worth your research effort.
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