Jordanian Researchers and Predatory Journals: The Case for Better Training

Predatory journals are a growing problem in the world of academics. These are fake or low-quality journals that trick researchers into publishing their work. In Jordan, a study looked into how well researchers can spot these dodgy journals and what they do to avoid them. The study found that around one-third of Jordanian researchers are pretty good at recognizing predatory journals, while about a quarter struggle with it. Many researchers use a handy strategy called "Think. Check. Submit. " to stay safe.However, some have still fallen victim to these fake journals. The study also found that certain factors, like how many papers a researcher has published, make them better at spotting fakes. Researchers often check databases like Scopus and Clarivate to make sure a journal is legit before publishing. Most importantly, almost 90% of researchers want training on how to spot predatory journals. This shows that while Jordanian researchers are doing a good job, they could use some extra help to stay safe.