Why the Rise of Predatory Journals: View of the Prey

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.

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ANZ Journal of Surgery
Published
2025-05-07
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70173
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1
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scientometrics and bibliometrics research
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
1.40

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Why the Rise of Predatory Journals: View of the Prey

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Why the Rise of Predatory Journals: View of the Prey

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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.

ANZ Journal of SurgeryVol. 95(11)
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (AU), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (AU)
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