Medical Publishing Triage - Chronicling Predatory Open Access Publishers
Year: 2013
Type: editorial
Abstract: This editorial examines the problem of predatory publishers and how they have negatively affected scholarly communication. Society relies on high-quality, peer-reviewed articles for public policy, legal cases, and improving the public health. Researchers need to be aware of how predatory publishers operate and need to avoid falling into their traps. The editorial examines the recent history of predatory publishers and how they have become prominent in the world of scholarly journals.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Author: Jeffrey Beall
Institution: University of Colorado Denver
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,850
OpenAlex ID: W1966690083