ICYMI: This week's blog from @cabells.com is about decision-making and getting scientific about it - especially when it involves where you publish or what sources you use. Video below and full post here: blog.cabells.com/2026/03/25/f...

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Identifying Predatory Journals: A Global Challenge Ahead Explore the hidden challenges in global academic publishing, focusing on the rise of predatory journals and the need for greater awareness.

UNDERCOVER: The predatory publishing problem is not confined to English language journals - it is a global malaise. Here's the story from Brazil: blog.cabells.com/2026/03/11/p... @cabells.com

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The peer review system is breaking down. Here’s how we can fix it Peer review is so integral to the scholarly system that research would grind to a halt without it.

The peer review system is breaking down. Here’s how we can fix it. Via @theconvo-bot.bsky.social

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Problems with publishing in peer-reviewed journals include slow and expensive processes, inconsistent and biased reviews, lack of reviewer compensation, and the risk of unethical practices like fraud and predatory publishing. The system is also challenged by reviewer fatigue and the pressure to "publish or perish," which can lower quality and hinder scientific progress. Process and costs Time: The peer review process can be very slow, often taking more than a year to publish a paper, which can delay research and impact career advancement. Cost: Many journals charge high article processing charges (APCs), which can be prohibitive for researchers, especially those without adequate funding. Inefficiency: The reliance on free, voluntary labor from reviewers and editors while the industry generates high profits is an unsustainable and inequitable financial model. Reviewer and quality issues Reviewer Fatigue: A shortage of willing and available reviewers, partly due to burnout, leads to delays and forces editors to seek reviewers with less specific expertise. Bias: Peer review can be inconsistent and subjective, with evidence of bias against certain groups of authors or even against specific topics. Abuse and fraud: The system is vulnerable to abuse by competitors who submit harsh reviews to block a rival's work or by those who steal ideas. The rise of paper mills and AI-generated fraud also poses a significant threat. Inconsistent quality: The quality of peer review can be inconsistent, as many reviewers are not adequately compensated or trained for the task.

Reviewer and quality issues Reviewer Fatigue: A shortage of willing and available reviewers, partly due to burnout, leads to delays and forces editors to seek reviewers with less specific expertise. Bias: Peer review can be inconsistent and subjective, with evidence of bias against certain groups of authors or even against specific topics. Abuse and fraud: The system is vulnerable to abuse by competitors who submit harsh reviews to block a rival's work or by those who steal ideas. The rise of paper mills and AI-generated fraud also poses a significant threat. Inconsistent quality: The quality of peer review can be inconsistent, as many reviewers are not adequately compensated or trained for the task. Systemic and cultural problems "Publish or Perish": The pressure for academics to publish frequently can lead to an overabundance of low-quality papers and a disincentive to focus on declining research areas. Impact Factor bias: The use of journal impact factor as a proxy for individual article quality can create a skewed view of research and influence biased review selection. Predatory Journals: The proliferation of predatory journals that lack transparency and a proper review process adds to the problem, making it difficult to distinguish credible work from fake articles.

As you correctly note, there can be good reasons to avoid the route of submitting papers to #PeerReviewed #AcademicJournals even for #academics, but there are additional reasons for non-academics.

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Letters to scientific journals surge as ‘prolific debutante’ authors likely use AI New study reinforces worries about “mass production of junk” by unscrupulous scholars aiming to pad their CVs

A rapidly growing share of letters to journals may be drafted by machines, undetected by editors. Study quantifies recently ‘prolific debutante authors’ who had published no letters before 2022, when ChatGPT debuted. #academicjournals #peerreview @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...

Academic journals have a fraud problem From fraudulent research coming out of paper mills, to data fabrication showing up in published papers, academic journals have a quality control issue on their hands.

Academic journals have a fraud problem

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Comparing companion open access journals to their traditional journal counterparts Many traditional journals have launched companion open access (cOA) journals with similar scope and aims. These journals seek better article dissemination through removal of the paywall and use of ...

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Local journals are important. Why government should do more Ethiopia’s current initiatives to promote local journals must go beyond adherence to technical requirements. More attention should be paid to other ...

Local journals are important. Why government should do more

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AI tool labels more than 1000 journals for ‘questionable,’ possibly shady practices New algorithm could help scientists avoid publishing in shady titles

AI tool labels more than 1000 journals for ‘questionable,’ possibly shady practices

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Another paper is with #MethodsInPsychology at #Elsevier submitted in the middle for February.

6 1/2 month later and it doesn't even have a second #reviewer yet.

I am an advocate of #SlowScience but that is not what I meant by it :(

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My paper is now with #frontiersin #psychology for 4 month since submission.
I don't even have reviewers yet :(

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This is an excellent resource for all those interested in (publishing in) the field of women's, gender & sexuality studies: www.mcgill.ca/igsf/graduat...
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I'd love to review an art history or design paper! If you're planning to submit something to a journal, e-mail me and I'll go over it following the peer review system--free of charge!

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Tomorrow (April 30, 9:00 AM CST) is the webinar: "Discussing Diamond Journals Considering the APC Model" (BOAI & CONARE). Join this vital discussion on the future of equitable open access.

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Before submitting your manuscript, make sure to include some obvious errors. This gives reviewers a sense of adding some value to the process, without asking you to change anything of consequence. #AcademicPublishing #AcademicJournals #AcademicChatter #PeerReview

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Thematische Sprechstunde: Hijacked Journals / 20. März 2025Kategorie: General

Unsere Kolleginnen von der Landesinitiative openaccess.nrw präsentieren am 20. März 2025 eine thematische Sprechstunde: Hijacked Journals mit @abalkina.bsky.social .

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