How to Protect the Credibility of Articles Published in Predatory Journals

被引:4
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作者
Yamada, Yuki [1 ]
机构
[1] Kyushu Univ, Fac Arts & Sci, Fukuoka 8190395, Japan
关键词
publication bias; predatory journals/publishing; research personnel; quality control; periodicals; peer review; research; inexperienced researchers; ethical publishing; TRANSPARENT;
D O I
10.3390/publications9010004
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
Predatory journals often prey on innocent researchers who are unaware of the threat they pose. This paper discusses what researchers can do if they unintentionally publish a paper in a predatory journal, including measures to take before submission, during peer review, and after the journal has accepted a manuscript. The specific recommendations discussed are pre-registration, pre-submission peer-review, open peer-review, topping up reviewers, post-publication peer review, open recommendation, and treatment as unrefereed. These measures may help to ensure the credibility of the article, even if it is published in a predatory journal. The present article suggests that an open and multi-layered assessment of research content enhances the credibility of all research articles, even those published in non-predatory journals. If applied consistently by researchers in various fields, the suggested measures may enhance reproducibility and promote the advancement of science.
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