Editorial Snapshot: How to protect yourself in the continuing fight against predatory journals
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- Published: 2021/10/27
Predatory journals and publishers are an ongoing threat to the integrity of the academic community. Although the existence of predatory journals is well-known, exactly what defines such an entity has been difficult to describe. The term “predatory publisher” has been used since 2010, but it was not until the end of 2019 that a consensus definition was reached. According to a group of prominent researchers and publishers from multiple countries, “Predatory journals and publishers are entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial and publication practices, a lack of transparency, and/or the use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices.”