Library Services
The following websites will help to make you to make an informed decision on where to publish:
Think, Check, Submit
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Open Access Scholarly Publishers’ Association (OASPA)
If you have any concerns at all over approaches made to you about your research, contact your Research Support Librarian. We are here to help and happy to provide advice when approached by a potential predatory publisher, as well as advising on alternative quality scholarly publishing sources.
An overview of the development of predatory publishing
Webinar on predatory publishing – a detailed look at the issues (53:15 mins)
Predatory publishing: The threat continues
Combatting predatory academic journals and conferences – summary report in English (March 2022)
8 questions and answers about predatory journals: Protecting your research, reputation, and funding from theft and fraud
Discussion document: predatory publishing - published by COPE
More information about SCIRP and other predatory publishers
Nature article on SCIRP and duplication