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The danger of the publication race: questionable journals, retracted papers and citation pollution

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A credible publication record is crucial for academic growth. It showcases researchers' expertise, which in turn brings career advancement, funding and prestige to their institutions and countries. More importantly, quality research contributes to science that may improve lives, especially during times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. But what happens when the publication process is compromised by pressure to publish?

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/30831086

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Academic integrity and plagiarism

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7111334477

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