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Individual integrity and public morality in scientific publishing.

Sergio Della-Sala¹

¹University of Edinburgh, Human Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Edinburgh, UK.

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Summary

Predatory publishing, driven by personal gain, threatens scientific integrity. This practice of paying high fees to publish research creates disparities and prioritizes finances over scientific quality.

Keywords:

Integrity Open Access Publishing Plan-S Predatory Publishers Scientific Publishing

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Area of Science:

Scientific publishing ethics
Research integrity

Background:

The scientific community faces threats beyond the replication crisis.
Predatory publishing, characterized by high publication fees, is a growing concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To raise awareness about the detrimental effects of predatory publishing.
To highlight the risks associated with accepting publication fees.

Main Methods:

Critical analysis of current publishing practices.
Discussion of the ethical implications of financial incentives in research dissemination.

Main Results:

Acceptance of predatory publishing undermines scientific morality.
Publication fees create disparities, favoring wealthy institutions and penalizing younger researchers and certain research types.

Conclusions:

The current trend of paying for publication jeopardizes scientific quality and equitable dissemination.
Urgent awareness and action are needed within the academic community to address these risks.