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Q: How can I retract a published article that was published despite [my request for] withdrawal?

Detailed question-I had submitted an article to a low-reputed journal. They asked for a huge [publishing] amount, following which I withdrew the paper. Then, they reduced the article…

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Hello Banashree – Welcome to the forum! And let’s get to your query straight away.

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Q: How can I withdraw my paper after unknowingly registering for a predatory conference?

Detailed question-I registered to make a conference presentation without knowing it is a predatory conference. This is because they are using the same abbreviation as used by a famous…
  • Asked on August 28, 2020

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This is unfortunate but not uncommon, especially because (as you have mentioned too), predatory publishers are getting…

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Q: What happens if I don't pay the article fee to a predatory publisher?

Detailed question-I was looking for a medical journal for my article. I submitted it to a journal, which turned out to be predatory. I am a new researcher, and unfortunately, did not…
  • Asked on August 14, 2020

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This is an unfortunate but not uncommon scenario, especially among new researchers as yourself. So, worry not. :-)

In fact, you shouldn’t have too much to…

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Q: Is this invitation from an overseas journal to be considered as predatory?

Detailed question-The other day, I was invited via email by American Journal of Physics and Applications to be a member of an editorial board or a reviewer. I’m not sure if this is a…
  • Asked on August 14, 2020

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It’s great that you are being so sharp about these invites – these are typically predatory…

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Q: Is it common for a non-researcher to work as an editor?

Detailed question-I recently submitted a manuscript to an open access (OA) journal that was earlier considered a predatory journal but was later removed from the predatory journals’ list…
  • Asked on July 16, 2020

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Hello. Firstly, we have made some edits to your query for enhanced clarity. Even then, there seemed to be a gap in the…

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Q: Should I accept a recently received request for peer review?

Detailed question-I received an invitation mail to perform a peer review. It is from an unknown journal (Asian Journal of Pediatric Research), but I am interested in the subject. Though…
  • Asked on January 14, 2020

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It is good to know that you are evaluating this decision judiciously, keeping in mind the right…

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Q: If a paper is published in a predatory journal, what action should we take?

Detailed question-My acquaintance, whose manuscript was published in a predatory journal, is asking me for an advice for possible disposal. I can consider deleting it from the disclosed…
  • Asked on September 24, 2019

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I am not sure what you mean by “I can consider deleting it from the disclosed publication list…

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Q: Is the International Precision Medicine Conference reliable?

Detailed question-I received an email with the subject line “Invitation to Speak at International Precision Medicine Conference 2020 Baltimore | USA.” It includes a template that requires…
  • Asked on September 10, 2019

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I am not sure which stage of your career you are in. However, I would be suspicious of any conference that invites me to be a speaker if I…

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Q: How should I evaluate the reliability of a journal that has sent me a review invitation?

Detailed question-I was invited by Journal of General Surgery to review a paper. There is an official homepage, but the other information is limited. I want to know this is a reputable…

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It is great that you are taking care to ensure that your journal is reliable before taking on review work. The number of predatory journals has increased in the…

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Q: How to withdraw a manuscript submitted to a predatory journal?

Detailed question-Recently, I submitted an article manuscript to a journal. Within a month, they responded, telling me that my article has been accepted. However, recently I came to know…
  • Asked on July 23, 2019

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Since the journal that has accepted your paper is a predatory one, you must immediately send them an email asking to withdraw your paper…

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