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Researchers identify three warning signs of suspicious journal publishing

Nature publishes findings on journal red flags

1 Oct 28 · 11d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 2

Nature published an article explaining the three warning signs and their significance, noting that the signals help identify journals warranting investigation but do not prove problematic status. The article emphasizes that Scopus employs its own monitoring tools and conducts individual assessments before delisting journals.

Nature publishes findings on journal red flags
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“They serve as 'rudimentary flags'”

Achal Agrawal

Achal Agrawal Preprint co-author, freelance data scientistElsevier Publisher of Scopus databaseScopus Leading bibliometric database

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  1. 2 outlets These three red flags could unmask dodgy journals

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