In 2019, leading scholars and publishers from 10 countries crafted the following consensus definition of predatory publishing:
"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." (Grudniewicz, 2019)
UT Southwestern Health Sciences Digital Library & Learning Center has added Cabell’s Predatory Reports as an additional resource to identify predatory journals. Combating predatory publishing requires teamwork and support. This guide provides information about predatory publishing, covering journals and conferences. It's meant to be a helpful resource, but ultimately, it's up to each author to decide where to publish or present their work.
This Library Guide is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Generic License. Portions of this Guide are used with permission and adapted from the Predatory Publishing Guide developed by The George Washington University Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library.