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  • Predatory journals and publishing present a significant global threat to scientific literature quality, educational resources, and patient care.
  • These journals employ exploitative business models, poor quality control, and deceptive practices, making them difficult to identify.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define predatory publishing and its negative impacts.
  • To equip authors, researchers, students, and readers with knowledge to identify and avoid predatory journals.
  • To provide resources and guidelines for navigating scholarly publishing ethically.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the characteristics and deceptive practices of predatory publishers.
  • Review of existing literature and resources for identifying predatory journals.
  • Examination of specific guidelines, such as those from the Journal of Human Lactation, for best publishing practices.

Main Results:

  • Predatory publishing undermines the credibility of scientific research and can lead to the dissemination of inaccurate information.
  • Identifying predatory journals requires awareness of their exploitative models and deceptive tactics.
  • Proactive measures, including consulting reputable resources and journal guidelines, are crucial for authors.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the nature and warning signs of predatory publishing is essential for maintaining research integrity.
  • Authors and readers must be vigilant to avoid predatory journals that compromise scientific quality and patient safety.
  • Adherence to established publishing guidelines and critical evaluation of journals are key strategies against predatory practices.