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  • Scientific research
  • Research integrity
  • Publication ethics

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  • Scientific research demands rigorous standards for validity and truth.
  • Rigour is cultivated through training, mentoring, and independent validation like peer review.
  • The proliferation of predatory journals undermines these standards.

Discussion:

  • Predatory publishing, driven by article processing charges (APCs), degrades research quality and erodes the science ethos.
  • This trend threatens public trust in science and scientists.
  • Urgent action is needed to oppose predatory dissemination practices.

Key Insights:

  • Proposes a two-pronged approach: preventing "pull" (predatory demand) and addressing "push" (research ecosystem pressures).
  • Advocates for journal accreditation based on a code of conduct, linked to APC eligibility and indexing.
  • Calls for cultural change in science management, emphasizing merit, best practices, and support for early-career researchers.

Outlook:

  • A multi-stakeholder alliance is proposed to develop and implement ecosystem reforms.
  • Encourages a "publish less, publish better" principle to enhance science quality and societal impact.
  • Aims to restore research rigour, uphold the science ethos, and prevent a decline in scientific credibility.