During the session, participants will learn about predatory journals and publishers, their characteristics and development, as well as how they differ from open access journals. Other unethical practices in scientific publishing, including predatory conferences and "paper mills," will also be discussed. This knowledge will help researchers and doctoral students critically evaluate publishing opportunities and avoid predatory journals and publishers.
Audience: researchers, doctoral students of UL
Duration: ~45 min
What you will learn in this session: Participants will learn about predatory journals and publishers, their historical development, and ways to avoid them as authors and readers. The main characteristics of predatory journals and publishers will be analyzed, including what distinguishes open access journals from predatory journals and publishers. In addition, an overview of other unethical practices in scientific publishing will be provided, such as predatory conferences and paper mills.
How this knowledge could be useful: During the session, researchers and doctoral students will gain an understanding of predatory journals and publishers, which will help to more critically evaluate and select a journal in which to submit their research for publication, as well as to be more alert about other unethical practices in scientific publishing. Overall, this knowledge will also be useful for professional development planning.
Required prior knowledge/technical equipment: basic understanding of scientific publishing, a computer with an internet connection is required.
Group training or individual consultation is available upon request, please contact us by email margarita.karule@lu.lv.