Scientific Publishing and the Rise of Sci-Hub and Other Shadow Libraries

Scientific knowledge is the driving force behind human progress. From medical breakthroughs to technological innovations, the collective work of researchers builds upon a shared foundation of discovery. Yet, a profound paradox lies at the heart of modern science: a vast portion of this knowledge, often generated with public funds, is locked behind prohibitively expensive paywalls. This creates a fundamental tension between the for-profit business models of a handful of major scientific publishers and the global research community's foundational need for open, equitable access to information. Read more

What are bogus and predatory journals? How to avoid predatory publishing?

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Numerous fake publishing houses are emerged in recent times. With their aggressive marketing strategies and deceptive email tactics, they are luring researchers to submit research articles. They are not only damaging the careers of researchers, also causing significant damage to public health by disseminating wrong, unchecked results. Here, I discuss the predatory or bogus scientific journals and their practices.