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Why the Rise of Predatory Journals: View of the Prey

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: For many authors, the publishing world is opaque and complex. With the rise of predatory journals, the sharks are circling inexperienced authors. There have been steps taken by publishers to mitigate the risk to scientific publishing, and this article seeks to approach the issue from the author's view.

Source: ANZ Journal of Surgery

DOI: 10.1111/ans.70173

Authors: David A. Clark, Michael Solomon

Institutions: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,920

Funder: University of Queensland