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Communication Science: Publishing Your Research

human communication, media studies, public relations management

Accredited Journals Databases

DATABASES THAT INCLUDE ACCREDITED JOURNALS

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Journal Impact Factors

Predatory Journals

Predatory journals are deceptive publications that masquerade as legitimate scholarly journals but lack the necessary standard of peers review and editorial quality. They often exploit the open-0access model for financial gain, charging authors exorbitant fees without providing proper editorial and publishing services. These journals pose a serious threat to the integrity of scientific research by accepting articles for publication without upholding the standards of academic rigor. Identifying and avoiding predatory journals is crucial for researchers and academics to maintain the credibility of scholarly communication.

Cabell's is one of the resources that you can use to investigate a journal or predatory behaviour.

 

Publishing Your Research

Predatory Publishers