Do orthopaedics surgeons have any idea what predatory journals are?:(cross-sectional study).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The legitimacy of published research confronts a real challenge posed by predatory journals. These journals not only distribute inadequately written articles but also undermine the prospects of acknowledgment and citation for high-quality content. It is essential, nevertheless, to differentiate between predatory journals and reputable open-access ones. A worldwide anti-predatory movement seeks to enhance awareness about such journals. Hence, our objective was to assess the awareness, attitudes, and practices of Sudanese orthopedic surgeons concerning both predatory and open-access publishing.

Methods

Conducted between January and April 2023, this cross-sectional electronic survey involved Sudanese orthopedic surgeons. The survey, comprising five domains to gauge kn

SUBMITTER: Kamal AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10907520 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature