Forschung & Innovation
Publikationen
Wissenschaftsbetrug und zweifelhafte Publikationspraktiken
PMU Autor*innen
Peter Nydahl, Roland Essl-Maurer
Alle Autor*innen
Peter Nydahl, Mohamed Chahdi, Pia Goetze, Roland Essl-Maurer, Carsten Hermes, Andreas Kocks, Anna-Henrikje Seidlein, Susanne Krotsetis
Fachzeitschrift
Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin
Kurzfassung
Questionable publication practices and predatory journals pose an increasing challenge to scientific integrity. These publication models advertise rapid publication times but lack essential quality controls such as peer-review processes, transparency, and charge high fees, which facilitates the dissemination of unreliable research findings. There is an increased risk, particularly for less experienced researchers, of unknowingly publishing in such journals or using their content uncritically. This can negatively impact individual career paths, the scientific community, and public perception of scientific knowledge. The article outlines the key characteristics of predatory journals and analyzes their potential consequences for science, as well as the quality and dissemination of research findings. Practical tools, such as checklists and established resources, are also presented to assist researchers in identifying and avoiding dubious publication offers. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about this issue to uphold scientific standards and ensure the long-term reliability of research.
Keywords
Fake Science, Peer-review standards, Predatory journals, Research ethics, Scientific integrity