Predatory journals and dishonesty in science

Predatory magazines are created by unreliable publishers who, after collecting a fee, publish the submitted paper in the Open Access (OA) formula without providing substantive control. For the purpose of “encouraging” authors to submit their work, they often impersonate existing periodicals by using a similar-sounding title, a similar webpage, and copied names of editors of the editorial board. They also offer credits close in name to the Impact Factor. The purpose of such activity is to deceive authors and to earn money in an unfair manner.

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - November 1, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Andrzej Grzybowski, Rafa ł Patryn, Jarosław Sak Tags: Clio Dermatologica Source Type: research