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The Deuce List - A Tool to Evaluate Journals and A Mini-review on Predatory Publishing

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: The research malpractice of predatory publishing (PP) has been prevalent for over a decade. Research scholars in healthcare, young or veteran, fall prey to the shady deeds of illegitimate publishers, thereby creating a dump ground of academic dissemination. This communication serves as an educational guide on PP in the scientific world and simultaneously outlines 40 characteristics of fraudulent publishers. The list can also serve as a tool for academicians to impart knowledge on PP to healthcare students.

Source: International Journal of Recent Surgical and Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.25259/ijrsms_11_2025

Authors: Balraj Shukla, Anup Panda

Institutions: Gujarat University, College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Academic integrity and plagiarism

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $96

OpenAlex ID: W4410096522