The Perils of Predatory Journals and Conferences
https://doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.2007.003
- Author:
Ibrahim S, FRCS (Glasg)
1
;
Saw A, FRCS (Edin)
2
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (NOCERAL), University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Editorial
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2020;14(No.2):1-6
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Predatory journals and conferences have little or no peer review. Their raison d'être is for making money through the article processing charges and the conference registration fees. Without a critical evaluation, predatory journals publishing flawed results and conclusions would cloud the existing scientific literature. Predatory conferences are the offshoots of predatory publishing. The conferences are not organised by learned societies, but by profit-making event organisers. There is a need for awareness among researchers and clinicians regarding predatory publishing. The scourge of predatory publishing and conferencing should be more often highlighted during scientific meetings and publication courses.
- Full text:16.2020my1092.pdf
