For the past few months, I have been receiving strange review invitations from the famous "Susan Lee" at the HSPI Open Access Journal.
The most surprising aspect of these requests is that they all concern subjects far removed from my area of expertise (for example, one for a publication in the Journal of Forensic Science and Research and another in the Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research). Moreover, the corresponding manuscripts were directly attached to the message ... I imagine a great manner to maintain the confidentiality.😕
Since my expertise lies more in organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and quantum calculations, you can imagine that I am not the right person to assess the quality of papers like "Risk Factors for Respiratory Diseases: A Comparison Between South Asia and Central Asia" or "Digital Forensics and Media Offenses – Investigating Synergy in the Cyber Age"...
Despite politely declining these invitations, I continue to receive requests from "Susan," which leads me to conclude that these journals are not serious.
Has anyone else had a similar experience, or am I the only lucky one here?
Dear Lionel Sanguinet HSPI is nowadays mentioned in the updated version of the Beall's list (https://beallslist.net ).
For more red flags when it comes to this publisher, see my replies here https://www.researchgate.net/post/Scam_review_request
Your experience seems to confirm the dubious reputation of this publisher. Personally I would stay away from them.
Best regards.
PS. See also https://www.researchgate.net/post/I_need_to_know_what_is_the_most_appropriate_action_to_do
thanks Rob for your prompt answer ... I assure you that Susan's email has been added to my list of unwanted senders ;).
Cordially
Dear Sir/Madam
From time to time, I, too, receive requests to review papers which atre far removed from my area of expertise.
I politely turn these requests down.
Best wishes
Oscar Jolobe
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