This week’s blog is based on an email Cabells received recently from an academic in Tunisia expressing their concern regarding a conference they had submitted papers to, and guidance on how to withdraw their submissions. This is a common situation that researchers find themselves in, and with the kind permission of Professor Chokri Ben Salah, … Continue reading WASET of time
Predatory Conferences: A Lesser-known (But No Less Dangerous) Predatory Publishing Scam
Predatory journals are becoming more widely known and prevalent in conversations about academic research. As academia’s understanding of predatory publishing practices expands, however, many malicious con-artists have turned their attention toward a lesser known scam: predatory medical conferences. Predatory vs. Legitimate Medical Conferences Medical conferences are often crucial for researchers’ careers, from fresh postgraduates to recognizable … Continue reading Predatory Conferences: A Lesser-known (But No Less Dangerous) Predatory Publishing Scam