Identifying and Avoiding Predatory Conferences

Predatory conferences employ deceptive tactics to attract attendees for the purpose of making money from large registration and publication fees. Protecting oneself and others from predatory conferences requires vigilance and collective action. This article aims to inform people who may not be aware of the growing incidence and increasing savviness of predatory conferences and provides recommendations and resources to help nurses protect themselves.

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AJN American Journal of Nursing
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2025-12-24
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https://doi.org/10.1097/ajn.0000000000000221
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Conferences and Exhibitions Management
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Identifying and Avoiding Predatory Conferences

Kathryn Kieran, Alexander Wolf, Rachael Salguero
AJN American Journal of Nursing
Conferences and Exhibitions Management
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Identifying and Avoiding Predatory Conferences

Kathryn Kieran, Alexander Wolf, Rachael Salguero
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Abstract

Predatory conferences employ deceptive tactics to attract attendees for the purpose of making money from large registration and publication fees. Protecting oneself and others from predatory conferences requires vigilance and collective action. This article aims to inform people who may not be aware of the growing incidence and increasing savviness of predatory conferences and provides recommendations and resources to help nurses protect themselves.

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