Seductive emails, dangerous consequences: how predatory journals, conferences, and publishers target early-career researchers

Predatory publishers and conferences pose a growing threat to academic integrity. Young researchers are especially vulnerable to these deceptive practices. It is important for academics to recognize warning signs. They should focus on quality over quantity when publishing. Educating the next generation of researchers is essential for preserving academic credibility.

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Journal
Postgraduate Medical Journal
Published
2024-11-25
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/postmj/qgae167
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2
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scientometrics and bibliometrics research
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Seductive emails, dangerous consequences: how predatory journals, conferences, and publishers target early-career researchers

Hamrish Kumar Rajakumar
2 citations
Postgraduate Medical Journal
scientometrics and bibliometrics research
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Seductive emails, dangerous consequences: how predatory journals, conferences, and publishers target early-career researchers

Hamrish Kumar Rajakumar
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2 citations

Abstract

Predatory publishers and conferences pose a growing threat to academic integrity. Young researchers are especially vulnerable to these deceptive practices. It is important for academics to recognize warning signs. They should focus on quality over quantity when publishing. Educating the next generation of researchers is essential for preserving academic credibility.

Postgraduate Medical JournalVol. 101(1192)
Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
scientometrics and bibliometrics research
0.92
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Seductive emails, dangerous consequences: how predatory journals, conferences, and publishers target early-career researchers — Hamrish Kumar Rajakumar · Postgraduate Medical Journal (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS