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Predatory journals: Who publishes in them and why?
Abstract
This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study investigated where predatory/fake journals (PFJs) are founded, which countries’ researchers publish more frequently in PFJs, the identity of the editors of PFJs, why researchers publish in PFJs, and what factors encourage such publications. A survey and semi-structured follow-up interviews were used to collect data. The results indicate that the majority of PFJs are located in developing countries;...
Paper Details
Title
Predatory journals: Who publishes in them and why?
Published Date
Nov 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
12
Issue
4
Pages
1296 - 1311
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