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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy Education
  • Scholarly Publishing

Background:

  • Academic researchers face aggressive solicitations from new journals.
  • Predatory journals often lack quality control and transparency.
  • These journals threaten the integrity of evidence-based research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To raise awareness about predatory journals.
  • To guide researchers in identifying predatory publishing practices.
  • To emphasize the need for a collective effort against predatory journals.

Main Methods:

  • The study discusses the characteristics and impact of predatory journals.
  • It highlights the importance of due diligence for authors.
  • It calls for action from publishers, institutions, and researchers.

Main Results:

  • Predatory journals employ exploitative business models.
  • They victimize researchers, especially those with limited experience.
  • Low-quality articles published in these journals undermine scientific integrity.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying predatory journals is crucial for academic integrity.
  • Authors must exercise due diligence when selecting journals for publication.
  • Collaboration among reputable publishers, institutions, and researchers is essential to combat this threat.