Trail Pack: Predatory publishing: Beyond lists and labels.
The article discusses predatory publishing, emphasizing that not all questionable journals are inherently predatory. It highlights the importance of evaluating journals beyond mere labels, focusing on their operational practices and transparency. The authors advocate for a nuanced understanding of publishing challenges, urging authors to ask critical questions when assessing journals to make informed decisions.
Authors
- Marilyn H. Oermann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4534-8962)
- Elizabeth Eisenhauer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5022-3761)
- Melissa L. Mastorovich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8829-1954)
- Leslie H. Nicoll (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2149-7856)
Institutions
- Duke University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-07-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20706391
- Primary Topic
- scientometrics and bibliometrics research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00