In 2019, leading scholars and publishers crafted the following consensus definition:
“Predatory 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.”1
In addition to stating the definition, the commentary in the Nature December 2019 issue describes the process taken to achieve consensus and next steps.
Efforts to fight predatory publishing require collaboration and support. In 2019 the Library added Cabell’s Predatory Journals as an additional resource to be used in combination with a checklist to assist researchers/authors make an informed decision about where to publish.
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REFERENCES
1. Grudniewicz A, Moher D, Cobey KD, et al. Predatory journals: no definition, no defence. Nature. 2019;576(7786):210-212.