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False gold: Safely navigating open access publishing to avoid predatory publishers and journals
Terence V McCann1, Meg Polacsek1
1Department of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Biomedicine, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|October 20, 2017
Summary
Predatory open access publishing threatens nursing and midwifery scholarship. Researchers need clear guidelines to identify and avoid predatory journals, ensuring the integrity of scientific literature.
Area of Science:
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Scholarly Publishing
- Open Access Models
Background:
- Open access publishing is prevalent but susceptible to predatory publishers.
- Predatory publishing poses a significant risk to nursing and midwifery research and practice.
- There is a critical need for guidance to help researchers identify predatory journals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and discuss predatory open access publishing within nursing and midwifery.
- To develop a framework of guidelines for clinicians, educators, and researchers.
- To aid in the avoidance of predatory publishers.
Main Methods:
- Literature search conducted across major databases (BioMed Central, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed).
- Search focused on terms related to predatory publishing.
- Timeframe for the literature search was 2007-2017.
Main Results:
- Open access offers immediate reader access to peer-reviewed research.
- Predatory publishers employ deceptive tactics for financial gain.
- Clear guidelines are essential for safe navigation of open access publishing.
Conclusions:
- Insufficient awareness of risks and publication pressures lead researchers to dubious journals.
- Nursing and midwifery researchers must exercise caution when selecting open access journals.
- Adherence to clear guidelines is crucial for publishing in reputable open access venues.
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