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Medical researchers receive numerous scientific spam emails due to predatory publishing. This study analyzed 137 spam emails, finding most contained errors and should be avoided despite spam filter inaccuracies.

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Area of Science:

Medical Research
Scientific Publishing
Digital Communication

Background:

Predatory publishing is a growing concern, leading to an increase in unsolicited scientific emails targeting medical researchers.
These emails, often perceived as spam, require characterization to understand their nature and impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize the content and nature of scientific spam emails received by medical researchers.
To identify common features and origins of these unsolicited communications.

Main Methods:

A prospective study was conducted over a three-month period.
All scientific spam emails received by the researchers were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

A total of 137 scientific spam emails were analyzed.
The majority (88%) were filtered automatically.
Common email types included invitations from journals (77%) and conferences (19%).
Many emails exhibited common errors in spelling, grammar, and layout, often using flattery or titles to engage recipients.

Conclusions:

While spam filters are effective, they are not infallible, necessitating manual screening.
Researchers should avoid responding to unsolicited predatory scientific spam to mitigate risks associated with predatory publishing.