Pseudo-Journals and Pseudo-Conferences: the Characteristics and Preventive Measures
- Author:
In Hong CHOI
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Publishing; Open access publishing; Fraud; Periodicals as topic
- MeSH: Ethics, Research; Financial Management; Fraud; Open Access Publishing; Periodicals as Topic
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2018;36(4):289-293
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: This article explains the relationship between open-access publications and pseudo-journals, and explores their characteristics including predatory journals and journal hijackers. Pseudo-journals and pseudo-conferences cause the disruption of academic development by spreading low quality information as well as the violation of research ethics by abusing research funds. Finally, preventive measures are described from the perspective of journal authors/researchers, institutions/funding organizations, and journal editors.
