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In the article the authors present ten bad reasons researchers prefer to publish their papers in hijacked journals, which according to Iranian editor Dr. Mehrdad Jalalian are fake websites that mimic authentic journals to attract submissions. Topics include lack of advanced information technology knowledge, claim of being indexed in scientific databases and an email inbox full of spam invitation to publish, present and join esteemed journal editorial boards.

The article reflects on the types of fraud in the academic world by cyber criminals guidelines to prevent cybercrimes. It mentions an increase in prevalence of hijacked journals; use of a content management system by hijackers to create the website. It also highlights several editorials that expose specific hijacked journals with evidence of their fraud.