Predatory journals a ‘global problem’, study warns

‘Predatory’ journals: the situation is urgent, so why don’t we fight back?

The solutions to the predatory publishing problem are known, we just need to implement them, say Larissa Shamseer and David Moher

By Larissa Shamseer

6 September

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By John Elmes

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Study finds eightfold rise in ‘predatory’ journal papers

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By David Matthews

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Thirteen ways to spot a ‘predatory journal’ (and why we shouldn’t call them that)

Larissa Shamseer and David Moher have taken a close look at what it is that sets dodgy journals apart from the rest

By Larissa Shamseer

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Predatory journals a ‘global problem’, study warns

Research reveals majority of authors publishing in illegitimate journals come from wealthy countries

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Predatory journals a ‘global problem’, study warns

Research reveals majority of authors publishing in illegitimate journals come from wealthy countries

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Related articles

‘Predatory’ journals: the situation is urgent, so why don’t we fight back?

Developing nations ‘at risk’ of research misconduct

Study finds eightfold rise in ‘predatory’ journal papers

Thirteen ways to spot a ‘predatory journal’ (and why we shouldn’t call them that)

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Harvard University

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