Predatory publishers charge article processing fees without conducting any editing or peer-review work, often targeting new, inexperienced authors. Journals owned by such publishers can either be subscription-based or open access, although the latter is more common. When you’re evaluating a journal, make sure that the goal of the publication or conference is to share high-quality research which advances scholarship versus solely to make a profit.
If you receive an unsolicited request to submit your research to a journal or conference from an unfamiliar source, proceed with caution and ask the library for assistance.
How to assess a publisher or conference:
