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Predatory Journals

This guide is a resource for awareness of the detection of potential predatory journals.

Think - Check - Submit!

The image is an informative graphic designed to guide researchers in selecting trusted publishers and journals. It is divided into three vertical sections, each with a background color and distinct message. On the left, a red section labeled "THINK" contains a white exclamation mark icon and text asking if the research is being submitted to a trusted publisher or journal. The middle orange section labeled "CHECK" has a check mark icon in white and advises using a checklist to assess the publisher or journal. The right green section labeled "SUBMIT" features a right arrow icon, stating to submit only if the questions in the checklist are answered with 'yes'. At the top, a sentence encourages using checklists for evaluating publishers and journals. At the bottom, a blue strip provides a website for more information. Alt-text: Graphic advising using checklists for choosing trusted publishers and journals, with sections labeled THINK, CHECK, and SUBMIT. Transcribed Text: Use our checklists to make sure you choose trusted publishers and journals for your research THINK Are you submitting your research to a trusted publisher or journal? CHECK Use our check list to assess the publisher or journal. SUBMIT Only if you can answer ‘yes’ to the questions on our check list. Visit: thinkchecksubmit.org.