Predatory Publishing: A Medical Student Author’s Perspective

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https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2024.2554

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Predatory journals, Experience, Medical student, Predatory Publishing, Open Access Model, Article Processing Charges, Scholarly Deception, Ethical Academic Practices, Delphi Consensus, Research Awareness, Illegitimate Journals

Abstract

Predatory publishers are, generally, dishonest, lack transparency and center in publishing counterfeit journals to exploit the open-access model in which the author pays, and through this, obtain their self-interest profits. Unfortunately, these types of journals are on the rise and may easily deceive inexperienced researchers such as medical students who aspire to venture into research. In this context, the purpose of the present work is to offer a generalized view of 'predatory' magazines, how to identify them and avoid them; as well as raise awareness about its existence and discern its deceptive emails through my personal experience.

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This image displays excerpts from emails received by predatory journals. The first excerpt refers to the recipient as 'an eminent author' invited to the journal. The second excerpt offers 'concessions on APCs' (article processing charges) as a form of support and encouragement for authors globally. The text highlights the deceptive and persuasive language used to lure inexperienced authors into submitting work to these journals

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2024-11-20 — Updated on 2024-12-03

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Arriaga Izabal, D. (2024). Predatory Publishing: A Medical Student Author’s Perspective. International Journal of Medical Students, 12(4), 482–484. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2024.2554

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2024)

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