A traffic light system for predatory publishers?
We discuss some of these issues and ask if there is an alternative way of classifying a predatory publisher/journal and, at least, start a discussion as to how these ideas could be developed.
What data should we collect for a publisher?
In this article we consider what data we should collect for publishers/journals, so that we can more easily compare one with another.
Reflecting on the publishers we have featured
On out Twitter feed we have looked at various publishers. Looking back, what reflections do we have?
Predatory Publishing by Jingfeng Xia
We recently came across a book by Jingfeng Xia titled “Predatory Publishing.” We have not had sight of the book but we wondered whether anybody has read it and what they think of it?
Referring to an old Scopus ranking: Malpractice?
A journal that is indexed by Scope Database appears to give the impression that it is indexed by Scopus, whereas the coverage has been discontinued. Is this an example of malpractice?
Fact Check: Walsh Medical Media – CiteScore
We look ay the claimed CiteScores from the 77 journals that are published by Walsh Medical Media. We do not believe that their CiteScores are correct.
What is the definition of predatory publishing?
In May 2020, Kyle Siler said that there is no agreed definition of predatory publishing.
Although this article was written almost two and a half years ago, is this still true today?
You want your papers reviewed quickly, right?
You might think that getting your papers reviewed quickly is a good thing, but is it?
P is for Peer Review
TEQSA recently tweeted an A-Z of Predatory Publishing. We give our views on the “P is for Peer Review” entry.
Five reasons to publish in a predatory journal
We have previously written about why scholars are willing to publish in predatory journals. These are our personal views.