Also known as write-only publishing or deceptive publishing, "predatory publishing" describes publishers who publish articles with little to no real peer review. Predatory publishers trick authors into believing that they are legitimate publishers that offer the rigorous peer review process that scientists expect in their scholarly journals and then charge fees with minimal to none of the editorial and publishing services that legitimate academic publishers provide.
They can also restrict access to your publications, such as removing them suddenly or not submitting them to academic databases or indexing databases, making your research hard to find and less impactful.
Open Access DOES NOT mean a journal is a Predatory Publisher!
This is an index of quality Open Access journals vetted by an international team of volunteers. Journal requirements, peer review systems, APC costs, and editorial board information are visible on each entry. Look for journals with the DOAJ Seal - these adhere to the highest standards for Open Access publications.
