The decision to revoke a PhD based on the publication of the Thesis in a predatory journal is a complex and nuanced matter. In spite of this, publishing such a paper in a predatory journal may indicate a lack of academic rigour and quality control, as such journals often have lax peer-review processes and minimal academic standards, despite the fact that PhDs are the highest academic qualifications awarded based on rigorous research and scholarly contributions to a field. The credibility of a PhD degree is vital, not just for the individual who earned it, but also for the academic institution awarding it. As a result, if a PhD thesis is published in a predatory journal, it raises questions about the academic standards and the quality of research conducted, potentially undermining the legitimacy of the institution's degree. Also, I am aware that predatory journals tend to exploit the author-pays model, preying on researchers not aware of the journal's reputation, so revoking a PhD might serve as a deterrent and reinforce the importance of ethical behaviour. Finally, if a PhD thesis with serious methodological or conceptual flaws is published in a predatory journal, it may contribute to misinformation. In such cases, revocation of the PhD could be interpreted as a measure to protect the integrity of the discipline and prevent the spread of misleading research that is out of standard.
Should be after truthfully determining the predatory practices. I know a lecturer who is now research head of a reputed university. He falsified his thesis results in published paper. Now he is considered as a good researcher. No one hears here as the world is full of predators.
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No problem. We can publish in any journal. subject is important. If papers are violating rules just expose it so that the researchers know the facts and proceed legally with such authors. Good paper always floats on surface. If people judge it by journal(since peer review will be done by two only. If they can not understand they will reject the paper) that is their fault and joculous on the author. Genuine research has to be encouraged.
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