Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Journal Bearings01:23

Journal Bearings

1.1K
Journal bearings are mechanical components that support and provide lateral stability to rotating shafts and axles. They are crucial in reducing friction, wear, and vibration in machinery such as engines, turbines, and pumps. The principle behind journal bearings is forming a thin lubricant film between the bearing surface and the rotating shaft, which minimizes direct contact and reduces frictional forces.
To better understand the concept of journal bearings, consider a rope winch with dry or...
1.1K
Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance01:14

Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance

626
Avoidance-avoidance conflict refers to a psychological situation where a person must choose between two or more unpleasant alternatives. These conflicts are particularly stressful because neither option is desirable. This dilemma is often expressed in sayings like "caught between a rock and a hard place" or "between the devil and the deep blue sea." For instance, individuals who fear dental procedures may find themselves torn between enduring a painful toothache or facing the...
626
Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness01:14

Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness

2.5K
Avoidance learning and learned helplessness are critical concepts in understanding behavioral responses to negative stimuli.
Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns that a specific behavior can prevent an unpleasant outcome. For example, a student who receives a bad grade may start studying harder to avoid future poor grades. This behavior persists even when the negative outcome is no longer present. Avoidance learning is powerful because it maintains behavior in the absence of the...
2.5K
Personality Disorders: Narcissistic and Avoidant01:26

Personality Disorders: Narcissistic and Avoidant

757
Narcissistic and avoidant personality traits represent two contrasting patterns of behavior that significantly influence social interactions and self-perception. While individuals with narcissistic disorder seek admiration and validation, individuals with avoidant personality disorder withdraw due to fear of judgment.
Characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic individuals exhibit an inflated sense of self-importance and an excessive need for admiration. They are often...
757
Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance01:20

Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance

502
Frustration occurs when people are obstructed or prevented from achieving a desired goal or fulfilling a perceived need. For example, when someone's input is ignored in a discussion, it can lead to feelings of frustration. Conflict, however, arises from opposing interests, goals, or actions. Conflicts can take various forms based on the nature of these opposing desires or goals.
One common type of conflict is the Approach–Approach Conflict. In this case, a person faces two desirable...
502
Primary Motives: Sleep, Sex, and Pain Avoidance01:24

Primary Motives: Sleep, Sex, and Pain Avoidance

5.4K
Primary motives such as sleep, sex, and pain avoidance are crucial drivers of behavior in humans and animals. These motives ensure survival, reproductive success, and overall well-being by prompting actions that meet essential bodily needs.
Sleep is a fundamental physiological drive that fosters a state of restfulness crucial for several bodily functions. It facilitates body restoration, the process by which the body repairs, rejuvenates, and maintains itself during sleep, including memory...
5.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A scoping review of guides and advice for scholarly citing in health research.

Research integrity and peer review·2026
Same author

From complaint material to quality improvement: Exploring the use of patient complaints or compensation claims in quality improvement initiatives-a scoping review.

BMJ quality & safety·2025
Same author

The effects of crafts-based interventions on mental health and well-being: A systematic review.

Australian occupational therapy journal·2025
Same author

Supplementary databases increased literature search coverage beyond PubMed and Embase.

Journal of clinical epidemiology·2025
Same author

Post-discharge care interventions to support patient recovery after elective degenerative spine surgery: a systematic review.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society·2024
Same author

Corrigendum to 'Avoiding searching for outcomes called for additional search strategies: a study of cochrane review searches' [Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 149 (2022) 83-88].

Journal of clinical epidemiology·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 24, 2026

Transcriptomic Analysis of Human Retinal Surgical Specimens Using jouRNAl
10:32

Transcriptomic Analysis of Human Retinal Surgical Specimens Using jouRNAl

Published on: August 14, 2013

8.3K

[Questionable journals and how to avoid them].

Tove Faber Frandsen1, Mette Brandt Eriksen

  • 1t.faber@sdu.dk.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 25, 2019
PubMed
Summary

This review offers health-science researchers tools to identify predatory journals. It helps distinguish legitimate scientific publications from deceptive ones that charge fees without proper peer review.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Scientific Publishing
  • Research Integrity

Background:

  • Researchers frequently receive solicitations from journals to submit manuscripts.
  • Some journals are predatory, soliciting submissions via phishing emails.
  • Predatory journals publish manuscripts for a fee without essential scientific processes like peer review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of tools for assessing journal legitimacy.
  • To aid health-science researchers in identifying questionable journals.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing information on journal assessment tools.
  • The focus is on identifying characteristics of legitimate versus predatory journals.

Main Results:

More Related Videos

Straightforward Assay for Quantification of Social Avoidance in Drosophila melanogaster
08:08

Straightforward Assay for Quantification of Social Avoidance in Drosophila melanogaster

Published on: December 13, 2014

11.8K
Investigating Pain-Related Avoidance Behavior using a Robotic Arm-Reaching Paradigm
09:00

Investigating Pain-Related Avoidance Behavior using a Robotic Arm-Reaching Paradigm

Published on: October 3, 2020

4.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026

Transcriptomic Analysis of Human Retinal Surgical Specimens Using jouRNAl
10:32

Transcriptomic Analysis of Human Retinal Surgical Specimens Using jouRNAl

Published on: August 14, 2013

8.3K
Straightforward Assay for Quantification of Social Avoidance in Drosophila melanogaster
08:08

Straightforward Assay for Quantification of Social Avoidance in Drosophila melanogaster

Published on: December 13, 2014

11.8K
Investigating Pain-Related Avoidance Behavior using a Robotic Arm-Reaching Paradigm
09:00

Investigating Pain-Related Avoidance Behavior using a Robotic Arm-Reaching Paradigm

Published on: October 3, 2020

4.4K
  • The review outlines criteria and methods for evaluating journal authenticity.
  • It highlights the challenges researchers face in distinguishing between legitimate and predatory publications.

Conclusions:

  • Researchers need reliable tools to navigate the journal submission landscape.
  • Differentiating legitimate journals from predatory ones is crucial for maintaining research integrity.