How can I tell whether a journal is legitimate or predatory?

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Predatory publishers are unethical in their publishing practices by not following industry standards, usually aggressive in manuscript solicitation tactics, and deceitful about their business operations and services.

Visit the library's research guide on Predatory Publishing to read more detailed information, including a list of red flags to look for when evaluating a journal.

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  • Last Updated Aug 30, 2022
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  • Answered By Lorraine Porcello

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