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Q: Can I withdraw my paper after it has been published?

Detailed question-I had sent a manuscript to a journal. They accepted it, but asked for APCs, which I didn’t pay. I then submitted the same manuscript to another journal, which accepted…
  • Asked on December 14, 2020

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These are the typical tactics of a predatory or bogus journal. The journal would have probably…

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Q: What happens if I don't want to pay a predatory journal?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper to a journal. Upon request, they waived the full fees. All these talks occurred on email. However, they later published the article without informing…
  • Asked on November 13, 2020

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It’s great that you are clear about what you want: no legal troubles. Don’t worry, there are…

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Q: Is The Journal of Knee Surgery by Thieme predatory?

Detailed question-I am planning on submitting my manuscript to The Journal of Knee Surgery published by Thieme, but I cannot get to the exact submission page. Also, there are only…
  • Asked on October 20, 2020

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It’s great that you are being so watchful about the journal you are submitting to. However, to…

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Q: Why is my manuscript 'Being Prepared for Publication' after withdrawal?

Detailed question-I submitted a manuscript to a mathematical journal. However, I withdrew it a few days after submission due to a personal reason. About one-and-a-half months after…
  • Asked on October 20, 2020

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This sounds like a predatory journal and the typical coercive tactics of such a journal. If the…

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Q: Can a published paper be removed from a journal on request?

Detailed question-My paper was published in a journal. However, I later came to know the journal is a predatory one. I contacted them, after which they are asking me for about $750 as the…
  • Asked on October 13, 2020

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This situation is a common one experienced by early career researchers (ECRs), just as these are…

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Q: Which organization can I ask for help with dealing with a predatory journal?

Detailed question-If I am having trouble with my manuscript withdrawal and the withdrawal fee, whom should I consult? Please let me know of the specific organization to ask for help.
  • Asked on October 2, 2020

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Hello, Rikako. It’s unfortunate that you have fallen victim to a predatory journal, but they are getting better and…

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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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