Predatory journals are spreading and producing more and more new ways to attract good authors to publish your articles. So, how can we identify them? How to avoid them? And how to create systems to alert colleagues?
Most predatory journals request authors to submit papers, confirm acceptance in a few days, and promise fast publication.
It is best to target accredited journals listed in reputable indices, refer to the attached.
All refer to the following predatory journal websites, which continually update their lists of the publishers and journals to avoid:
https://beallslist.net/standalone-journals/ and https://beallslist.net/
https://predatoryjournals.com/journals/
Also refer to the paper that I wrote, which is entitled, "Writing for Publication for Students and University Staff" where this is discussed: Presentation Writing for Publication for Students and University Staff
Thank you Prof Rodney. I know this list, but I wanted to introduce the people who frequent this link what are the easiest characteristics to identify a predatory journal. Cheers.
Most predatory journals request authors to submit papers, confirm acceptance in a few days, and promise fast publication.
Check it out at https://clarivate.com/webofsciencegroup/article/the-2020-journal-citation-reports-helping-you-make-better-informed-decisions-with-confidence/
To identify a predatory journal : See the following things
1. Whether the Journal is paid or non paid. If paid it is likely to be per-datory
2.See the place of publication & Publisher ,s reputation.
3.See whether the journal is refereed or not ?
4. See the journal is aided by Govt. or not
5.Do not believe in fake impact factor
It is difficult for a researcher to identify predatory journals
Lucindo José Quintans-Júnior in addition to the advice given in the previous answers, you can say that every journal that sends you e-mails "begging" for manuscripts is a predatory journal. The same is true for every journals offering "peer review" in just a few days.
Always check indexing. PJs have fake or false claims even for scopus and wos indexing.
They use issn of renowned journals.
They are mostly publish and pay journals.
Send a plagiarised paper first in case of doubt. They will accept it and ask you to pay APC
And there are so many other ways
Following link will help you to identify the predatory journals.
https://predatoryjournals.com/journals/
Some institutions of higher learning do provide annual list for accredited journal. I find this exercise helpful.
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