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Dr Ankit Thakkar recognised as “Rosalind Member of London Journals Press” – Computer Science and Engineering.
Similarly, what is the value of being a member in London journal press? London journals press is a publisher and becoming member of the publisher is the equivalent credibility at par with the credibility of the publisher.
Also, is London journals Press legitimate? London Journals Press is a distinguished organisation that publishes remarkable, double-blind peer-reviewed, internationally acknowledged journals with global prominence.
You asked, what is meant by predatory Journal? A predatory journal is a publication that actively asks researchers for manuscripts. They have no peer review system and no true editorial board and are often found to publish mediocre or even worthless papers. They also ask for huge publication charges.
You asked, is London Journal Press Scopus indexed? It is based on Scopus data.
Are academic journals predatory?
Potential predatory scholarly open‑access publishers If the journal does not have a publisher use the Standalone Journals list. All journals published by a predatory publisher are potentially predatory unless stated otherwise.
Is Eliva Press predatory?
It is a nice and pleasant experience to publish our works with Eliva Press, they are not predatory in any means.
Is Elsevier predatory?
Elsevier consistently prioritizes mega-profits over scholarship. Too many examples to list, would need new server, so here is some more.
Is Sage open a predatory Journal?
Many publishers, including SAGE, who publishes Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, have both a subscription and open access model to their operations. Open access publishing is a model used by many legitimate publishers, but it is also used by predatory or deceptive publishers.
What happens if you publish in a predatory Journal?
The papers you publish in predatory journals are unlikely to be cited, which will affect the impact of your research and, if you care about such things, it will stop metrics such as your h-index growing as fast as it could. Perhaps the most worrying aspect is the lack of peer review, with all that entails.
How do I know if a journal is reputable?
- Where is it indexed? Is the journal included or indexed in the major bibliographic databases for the field?
- What is its publishing history? How long has the journal been available?
- Is it peer-reviewed?
- What is its impact factor?
Who is afraid of peer review?
“Who’s Afraid of Peer Review?” is an article written by Science correspondent John Bohannon that describes his investigation of peer review among fee-charging open-access journals.
What is green and gold open access?
Gold open access is where an author publishes their article in an online open access journal. In contrast, green open access is where an author publishes their article in any journal and then self-archives a copy in a freely accessible institutional or specialist online archive known as a repository, or on a website.
What is Scopus index?
What is a Scopus indexed journal? Scopus is an Elsevier’s abstract and citation database that was launched in 2004 to improve institutions’ and professionals’ progress in sciences and healthcare. It is known to be the best abstraction and citation database for peer-reviewed journals.
Is Scopus predatory?
Over the period 2004-2015, we identified 306 thousand documents in Scopus that were published in journals nowadays considered by Jeffrey Beall to be predatory. Scopus is therefore surely not resistant to penetration by predatory journals.
Can I trust Elsevier?
They’re generally legitimate. The negative reviews and boycotts aren’t about the quality of the journal, but are because of Elsevier’s alleged high prices (see The Cost of Knowledge). Elsevier publishes some of the best journals in some fields, e.g. The Lancet and Cell.
How do you know if a journal is predatory?
- Always check the website thoroughly.
- Check if the journal is a member of DOAJ, COPE, OASPA or STM.
- Check the journal’s contact information.
- Research the editorial board.
- Take a look at their peer review process and publication timelines.
- Read through past issues of the journal.
WHO publishes in predatory journals?
Those who publish in “predatory” journals are, for the most part, young and inexperienced researchers from developing countries. We believe that economic and sociocultural conditions in these developing countries have contributed to the differences found in authorship between “predatory” and “nonpredatory” journals.
What is yellow open access?
Yellow open access: the authors have the right to archive a preprint (a version of the work published before the general publication of the work).
How do I withdraw a published journal?
If you do decide that retracting your published paper is a necessity, you will need to write a formal letter to the editor to explain the problems, apologise for any that you caused and request the retraction.
How do I withdraw a paper from a predatory Journal?
If your paper is published online by a predatory journal, you may write to the office of the predatory journal and ask them to withdraw the paper from their website. Although you are not guaranteed to get a response from a predatory journal, their paper might be taken down from the website.
What are some of the warning signs that a journal or publisher is predatory?
- The journal’s scope of interest includes unrelated subjects alongside legitimate topics.
- Website contains spelling and grammar errors.
- Images or logos are distorted/fuzzy or misrepresented/unauthorized.
- Website targets authors, not readers (i.e. publisher prioritizes making money over product).
What is the difference between reputable and predatory journals?
Reputable journals will uphold the 4 principles listed under Q2, and they will be extremely clear about any APCs or other fees associated with publication. Predatory journals pervert these principles, often providing falsified information about the readership, importance, and oversight of the journal.
How do I identify an international journal?
We can safely say a journal is ‘International’ if If journal has Editorial board that is truly international in its composition. Majority of editors should be from countries other than India. It should be noted that sometimes Chief Editor changes over time and ‘maybe’ from different countries including India.
How do I know if a journal is peer-reviewed?
If the article is from a printed journal, look at the publication information in the front of the journal. If the article is from an electronic journal, go to the journal home page and look for a link to ‘About this journal’ or ‘Notes for Authors’. Here it should tell you if the articles are peer-reviewed.
