Predatory Journals, or Falsification of Publication Activity: Origins, Counteraction Measures, and New Problems

Science Disinformation: On the Problem of Fake News

“…Even the publication of a “popular,” understandable to the general public, press release about one’s scientific work on the website of a scientific organization or university can contribute to the reliability of news information, i.e., the best way to combat fake science news is to fill the modern media environment with engaging and reliable information. On the other hand, the scientific community must promote ethics and integrity in research, the development of policies and practices to reduce the publication of false data and results and the use of predatory journals without adequate peer review [ 44 , 45 ].…”