Simple warning of fake journal
Here are some indicators to look out for:
- The journal has no address or contact information other than an email address listed.
- There are articles listed but no evidence of an editorial board to review those articles.
- The website has an overwhelming number of images from major publishers who would have no reason to partner with this journal.
- The editorial board seems to contain very prominent researchers who would be too busy to work with an unknown journal.
- There is no mention of an APF, which means you’ll likely receive an outrageous bill after your article has been rapidly accepted for publication.
- There is no mention of a peer review process or basic submission requirements.
1. Potential, possible or probable predatory scholarly open access journals (https://scholarlyoa.com/individual-journals/)
2. Hijacked Journals(https://scholarlyoa.com/other-pages/hijacked-journals/)
3. How to check predatory journal (http://portal.psz.utm.my/support/?p=685)
