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A Peculiar Situation
A
review article
developed based on pivotal randomized studies
Couple of
journals rejected the article
Authors decided to target
low impact factor journal
Within
24 hours of submission:
Journal sent few editorial comments
Requested
quick payment of article processing fees (APCs)
to include article in current issue
Journal repeatedly followed up daily for payment
Authors became suspicious and decided to
withdraw manuscript
Journal refused to withdraw;
offered some discount on APC
Provided metrics/claims for the publications
Authors found that the claims were false and misleading
Client consulted us at this stage. We further analyzed, checked
Beall's list
and found it's a
predatory journal
Symptoms
1
Journal title similar to reputable journals
2
Provide false/misleading information
3
Willing to publish article with a small fee
4
No transparency on peer-review processes
5
Promise of fast peer-review and publication
Warning Signs
1
Lack an ISSN or use the one assigned to other journals
2
Poor language usage and low production quality
3
Vague journal scope, quick peer-review processes
4
Hidden publication charges notified post submission
5
Erratic publication schedule
6
Inadequate information on copyright, licensing, and publication ethics
7
Missing ownership and/or management details
8
Missing editorial team/contact information
Realize
Education
on warning signs
Regularly update
whitelist/safelist
journals
Check
quality
from journal's published articles
Check if journals follows
COPE/DOAJ/OASPA/WAME
Act
Identify trustworthy journals from
'Think.Check.Submit.'
Reality check for journal details
Don't pay
hidden author fees
Use
DNS Checker
for suspected spam.
Guidance
Beall's list
of Potential Predatory Journals and Publishers
Cabell's blacklist:
https://www2.cabells.com
Think.Check.Submit
