Who publishes in “predatory” journals?

Xia, Jingfeng; Harmon, Jennifer L.; Connolly, Kevin G.; Donnelly, Ryan M.; Anderson, Mary R.; Howard, Heather

doi:10.1002/asi.23265

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“…It is well documented 14,15 that younger scholars, and very often doctoral graduates, are targeted by these predatory publishers. Unless they are properly informed and guided in their publication strategies, young scholars could find themselves building a CV that is increasingly based on publishing in questionable journals.…”

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“…The first are scholarly publications that analyse the nature and dynamics of predatory publishing. Included in this category are studies by Bohannon 3 , Bowman 4 , Djuric 5 , Gasparyan et al 6 , Jalalian and Mahboobi 7 , Kozak et al 8 , Nelson and Huffman 9 , Shen 10 , Sipka 11 , Svab and Makivic 12 , Tin et al 13 and Xia et al 14,15 Arguably the most comprehensive of these is a report in 2012 by Truth 16 entitled 'Pay big to publish fast: Academic journal rackets'.…”

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extent of South African authored articles in predatory journals

Mouton¹,

Valentine²

2017

S. Afr. J. Sci.

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We present a first estimate of the extent of predatory publishing amongst South African academics. This estimate is based on an analysis of all South African authored papers that qualified for subsidy over the period 2005 to 2014. The analysis shows that 4246 South African papers were published in 48 journals which we re-classified (refining Beall’s classification) as either being probably or possibly predatory. A breakdown of these papers by year shows that the greatest increase in predatory publishing has occurred since 2011. Results are also presented of the distribution of these papers by individual university and scientific field. We conclude with some suggestions about predatory publishing and its pervasive consequence for our trust in science and how this should be addressed by the major stakeholders in the South African higher education system.

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extent of South African authored articles in predatory journals

Mouton¹,

Valentine²

2017

S. Afr. J. Sci.

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“…In the literature much has been lately written on predatory journals, but not on hijacked journals [5,16,[30][31][32][33]. The intention of those who have dealt with the issue has been to raise awareness among scholars how to recognize and avoid submission of manuscripts to potential, possible, or probable predatory journals and hijacked journals.…”

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“…Those who publish in predatory journals are, for the most part, young and inexperienced researchers from developing countries [15]. We believe that economic and sociocultural conditions in these developing countries have contributed to the differences found in authorship between predatory and nonpredatory journals [16]. These new journals are actually competing for authors and their money and offer little in return [17].…”

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How to Recognize and Avoid Potential, Possible, or Probable Predatory Open-Access Publishers, Standalone, and Hijacked Journals

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Introduction and aim:The Internet has enabled an easy method to search through the vast majority of publications and has improved the impact of scholarly journals. However, it can also pose threats to the quality of published articles. New publishers and journals have emerged so-called open-access potential, possible, or probable predatory publishers and journals, and so-called hijacked journals. It was our aim to increase the awareness and warn scholars, especially young researchers, how to recognize these journals and how to avoid submission of their papers to these journals. Methods: Review and critical analysis of the relevant published literature, Internet sources and personal experience, thoughts, and observations of the authors. Results: The web blog of Jeffrey Beall, University of Colorado, was greatly consulted. Jeffrey Beall is a Denver academic librarian who regularly maintains two lists: the first one, of potential, possible, or probable predatory publishers and the second one, of potential, possible, or probable predatory standalone journals. Aspects related to this topic presented by other authors have been discussed as well. Conclusion: Academics should bear in mind how to differentiate between trustworthy and reliable journals and predatory ones, considering: publication ethics, peer-review process, international academic standards, indexing and abstracting, preservation in digital repositories, metrics, sustainability, etc.

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Blocking the Hype‐Hypocrisy‐Falsification‐Fakery Pathway is Needed to Safeguard Science

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In chemistry and other sciences, hype has become commonplace, compounded by the hypocrisy of those who tolerate or encourage it while disapproving of the consequences. This reduces the credibility and trust upon which all science depends for support. Hype and hypocrisy are but first steps down a slippery slope towards falsification of results and dissemination of fake science. Systemic drivers in the contemporary structure of the science establishment encourage exaggeration and may lure the individual into further steps along the hype‐hypocrisy‐falsification‐fakery continuum. Collective, concerted intervention is required to effectively discourage entry to this dangerous pathway and to restore and protect the probity and reputation of the science system. Chemists must play and active role in this effort.

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Who publishes in “predatory” journals?

Abstract: Many open access journals have a reputation for being of low quality and being dishonest with regard to peer review and publishing costs.

Cited by 300 publications

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extent of South African authored articles in predatory journals

extent of South African authored articles in predatory journals

How to Recognize and Avoid Potential, Possible, or Probable Predatory Open-Access Publishers, Standalone, and Hijacked Journals

Blocking the Hype‐Hypocrisy‐Falsification‐Fakery Pathway is Needed to Safeguard Science

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