Indian researchers must resist predatory open-access journals

Bayry, Jagadeesh

doi:10.1038/d41586-018-07243-x

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“…While the research studies do present relevant data on publication trends, they generally do not present data that are directly obtained from authors who published in predatory journals. Angadi and Kaur (2020) 11 Review India Bayry (2018) 12 Letter India…”

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Why do healthcare researchers in South Asia publish in predatory journals? A scoping review

Kashyap¹,

Islam²,

Gielen³

2023

Developing World Bioethics

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Predatory journals offer the promise of prompt publication to those willing to pay the article submission or processing fee. However, these journals do not offer rigorous peer review. Studies have shown that a substantial share of corresponding authors in predatory journals come from South Asia, particularly India. This scoping review aims to assess what is known about the reasons why healthcare researchers working in South Asia publish in predatory journals. 66 reports (14 editorials, 20 letters, 5 research reports, 10 opinion articles, 14 reviews, 2 commentaries and 1 news report) were included in the data charting and analysis. The analysis of the reports identified three main reasons that made South Asian healthcare researchers publish in predatory journals: pressure to publish, lack of research support, and pseudo benefits. The review shows that predatory publishing in South Asia is a complex phenomenon. Combating predatory publications requires a holistic strategy that supersedes merely blacklisting these journals or listing criteria for journals that do meet academic standards.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Why do healthcare researchers in South Asia publish in predatory journals? A scoping review

Kashyap¹,

Islam²,

Gielen³

2023

Developing World Bioethics

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“…Unfortunately, the scientists who are predisposed to submit to these journals are often the most marginalized, by being located at low-resource countries or institutions, or junior investigators whose guidance and motivations may not be well placed. 11,15 It is critical for the development of these individuals, and for the field itself, to provide guidance on optimal routes for peer review and to help provide mentorship on the appropriate ways to complete and sustain impactful science.…”

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confidence: 99%