5 Recommendations if You Have Unintentionally Published in a Predatory Journal

Predatory journals pose special challenges for researchers - especially when doubts about a journal's credibility arise only after a manuscript has been submitted or published. The guide “5 Recommendations if You Have Unintentionally Published in a Predatory Journal” offers practical guidance on how to handle such situations. It outlines possible steps to take at different stages of the publication process, points to advisory and support services, and shows how transparency, documentation, and a potential revised publication can be managed responsibly. The guide is intended for researchers at all career stages as well as for advisory and support units within the research ecosystem.