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. 2013 Jun 22;2(2):47-9.
doi: 10.1016/S2049-0801(13)70035-9. eCollection 2013.

Medical publishing triage - chronicling predatory open access publishers

Jeffrey Beall  1
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Medical publishing triage - chronicling predatory open access publishers

Jeffrey Beall. Ann Med Surg (Lond). .

Abstract

This editorial examines the problem of predatory publishers and how they have negatively affected scholarly communication. Society relies on high-quality, peer-reviewed articles for public policy, legal cases, and improving the public health. Researchers need to be aware of how predatory publishers operate and need to avoid falling into their traps. The editorial examines the recent history of predatory publishers and how they have become prominent in the world of scholarly journals.

Keywords: Open access; Predatory publishers; Scholarly journals; Scholarly publishing.

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