Why do authors publish in predatory journals?
Abstract
This study examines the reasons why authors publish in ‘predatory’ OA journals. In total, 50 journals were randomly selected from Beall's list of ‘predatory’ journals. Different methods, including WHOIS tracking, were utilized to query basic information about the selected journals, including location and registrant. Then, 300 articles were randomly selected from within selected journals in various scientific fields. Authors of the selected...
Paper Details
Title
Why do authors publish in predatory journals?
Published Date
Jan 18, 2018
Journal
Volume
31
Issue
2
Pages
141 - 147
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