What is an ISSN (International Standard Serial Number)?
An ISSN is a way to uniquely identify a serial, which includes scientific journals. This article gives you all you need to know about ISSNs.
Scientific Literature
Do predatory publishers respect the scientific archive?
We expect scientific publishers to follow certain standards. This is especially important in order to maintain the integrity of the scientific archive.
In this article, we touch upon three elements and question whether a predatory publisher is able to uphold these principles.
Why is predatory publishing evil?
Saying predatory publishers and journals are evil may seem a little strong, but they are already infecting their host, like any virus does. In that sense, it could be the death of the scientific archive, which would be a disaster.
Is Open Access the same as Predatory Publishing?
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