How should we handle predatory journals in evidence synthesis? A descriptive survey‐based cross‐sectional study of evidence synthesis experts
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DOI: 10.1002/jrsm.1613
Abstract: Synthesizers of evidence are increasingly likely to encounter studies published in predatory journals during the evidence synthesis process. The evidence synthesis discipline is uniquely positioned to encounter novel concerns associated with predatory journals. The objective… read more here.
Keywords: predatory journals; evidence synthesis; synthesis; journals evidence ... See more keywords
Predatory journals: temporary inconvenience or permanent disruption?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04685-z
Abstract: Sir, Perhaps the best takeaway fromChirico et al.’s article [1] is “... fighting a profitable and booming business only with invitations to respect for ethical principles could be insufficient.” We thank them for a very… read more here.
Keywords: predatory journals; research; article; inconvenience permanent ... See more keywords
The Ethics of Predatory Journals
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DOI: 10.1007/s10551-016-3419-9
Abstract: Predatory journals operate as vanity presses, typically charging large submission or publication fees and requiring little peer review. The consequences of such journals are wide reaching, affecting the integrity of the legitimate journals they attempt… read more here.
Keywords: predatory journals; ethics predatory;
Exploring Arguments Presented in Predatory Journals Using Toulmin’s Model of Argumentation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10805-019-09346-0
Abstract: In the academic community, predatory publishers are exploiting academic integrity and the open access publishing model. Academicians receive numerous spam e-mail messages inviting article submissions each day which deceive authors by promising fast review and… read more here.
Keywords: predatory journals; toulmin model; model argumentation; model ... See more keywords
Are predatory journals undermining the credibility of science? A bibliometric analysis of citers
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-017-2520-x
Abstract: Warnings against publishing in predatory journals are plentiful and so are the suggested solutions to the problem. The existing studies all confirm that authors of articles published in potential predatory journals are typically young, inexperienced… read more here.
Keywords: predatory journals; analysis; journals undermining; undermining credibility ... See more keywords
Economists behaving badly: publications in predatory journals
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-018-2690-1
Abstract: The extent of publishing in predatory journals in economics is examined. A simple model of researcher behavior is presented to explore those factors motivating an academic to publish in predatory journals as defined by Beall… read more here.
Keywords: predatory journals; economists behaving; publications predatory; behaving badly ... See more keywords
[Plagiarism and predatory journals: A threat to scientific integrity].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2018.11.003
Abstract: This article presents an analysis of the concept of plagiarism in order to show the wide spectrum of manifestations that can be considered as such when committing a transgression of intellectual property, carried out with… read more here.
Keywords: plagiarism predatory; predatory journals; journals threat; threat scientific ... See more keywords
Why we should worry less about predatory publishers and more about the quality of research and training at our academic institutions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.je.2017.01.001
Abstract: In 2014 over 400,000 articles were published in about 8000 journals that many regard as predatory.1 The term “predatory publishers” was first used by Jeffrey Beall of the University of Colorado, who until recently documented… read more here.
Keywords: predatory journals; less predatory; predatory publishers; worry less ... See more keywords
Understanding of medical students about predatory journals: A comparative study from KSA and New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2020.07.010
Abstract: Objective This study examines the extent of understanding of medical students from KSA and New Zealand (NZ) about predatory journals. Methods From March to July 2019, self-administered questionnaires were sent to fourth- and fifth-year students… read more here.
Keywords: medical students; predatory journals; percent ksa; ksa versus ... See more keywords
Predatory journals: fortify the defences.
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DOI: 10.1038/544416a
Abstract: As physicians and neuroscientists, we are concerned about the clinical and scientific limitations of chip-in-the-brain technology. Until these problems are overcome, we argue that less invasive methods could be used. Implantation of an electronic chip… read more here.
Keywords: predatory journals; journals fortify; example; fortify defences ... See more keywords
Hundreds of scientists have peer-reviewed for predatory journals
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-020-00709-x
Abstract: Many of these titles have some editorial oversight — but the quality of reviews is in question. Many of these titles have some editorial oversight — but the quality of reviews is in question. read more here.
Keywords: hundreds scientists; predatory journals; peer reviewed; reviewed predatory ... See more keywords