An Analysis of Solicitations From Predatory Journals in Ophthalmology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate trends associated with email communication from potentially predatory publishers to faculty in ophthalmology.

Design

Cross-sectional study METHODS: Ophthalmologists (n = 14) from various subspecialties and institutions were recruited to participate. Participants identified unsolicited emails that they had received originating from publishers in May 2021. Information collected included details on email contents and publisher organizations. Trends in communications from predatory publishers were evaluated.

Results

Over a 30-day study period, a total of 1813 emails were received from 383 unique publishers and 696 unique journals, with a mean (SD) of 4.73 (2.46) emails received per day per participant. Of the 1813 emails identified, 242 (13%) emails we

SUBMITTER: Justin GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11257792 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature