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Predatory Journal\/Publisher Guide and Related Information<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cPredatory Journal <\/strong>guide and related information\u201d is to help users identify the predatory journals and publishers. The recommended listing is based solely on individual opinions and therefore does not necessarily represent the opinion of Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad (PSAS) or any authorized or organization entity. Ultimately it is up to each author\/ researcher to make the final decision on where to publish and to decide what they expect from the publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Definition of Predatory Journal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading scholars and publishers from ten countries have agreed on a definition of predatory publishing that can protect scholarship \u201cPredatory journals and publishers are entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial and publication practices, a lack of transparency, and\/or the use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices.\u201d (Agnes Grudniewics, et. al, 2018)  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is it Important to Identify Predatory Journals and Not to Publish in Them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Publishing in a low-quality journal can make your research harder to find and less likely to be used by others. Because fraudulent or predatory journals are perceived to be low quality and untrustworthy, researchers in your field are less likely to browse those journals or read them on their own. There are many tools that can be used to identify fraudulent or predatory journals. Scopus for example, with its status as the largest index on the market, many universities are beginning to require that their academicians and students to publish in journals featured in Scopus as a way to advertise their prestige as a university and also garner attention for new students and research funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helpful Tips to Determine if a Journal or Publisher is Predatory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n