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A Toolkit for Detecting Fallacious Calls for Papers from Potential Predatory Journals

Authors :
Mehdi Dadkhah
Abdul Majed Raja
Aamir Raoof Memon
Glenn Borchardt
Prema Nedungadi
Khaled Abu-Eteen
Raghu Raman
Source :
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, Vol 13, Iss 4, Pp 627-634 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, 2023.

Abstract

Purpose: Flattering emails are crucial in tempting authors to submit papers to predatory journals. Although there is ample literature regarding the questionable practices of predatory journals, the nature and detection of spam emails need more attention. Current research provides insight into fallacious calls for papers from potential predatory journals and develops a toolkit in this regard. Methods: In this study, we analyzed three datasets of calls for papers from potential predatory journals and legitimate journals using a text mining approach and R programming language. Results: Overall, most potential predatory journals use similar language and templates in their calls for papers. Importantly, these journals praise themselves in glorious terms involving positive words that may be rarely seen in emails from legitimate journals. Based on these findings, we developed a lexicon for detecting unsolicited calls for papers from potential predatory journals. Conclusion: We conclude that calls for papers from potential predatory journals and legitimate journals are different, and it can help to distinguish them. By providing an educational plan and easily usable tools, we can deal with predatory journals better than previously.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22285881 and 22517308
Volume :
13
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4b10242c5b2b4c09892dc6be606627f5
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.34172/apb.2023.068