Predatory Journals: What Researchers Need to Know
This short course is part of the Innovations Journals Editorial Fellowship curriculum.
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This course introduces learners to the concept of predatory journals, explaining what they are, how to identify them, and the common warning signs that signal deceptive publishing practices. Participants will gain the skills to evaluate journals confidently and avoid unethical or low‑quality publication outlets.
Learning Objectives
- What are predatory journals?
- How to identify predatory journals?
- What can we do about them?
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