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Have you received a mysterious invitation to publish in a journal you haven't heard of? Did someone read that paper you co-authored two years ago and is now asking you to contribute to a special issue? Are you seeking a journal for your article? Wondering what makes a journal "open access"?
Bring your case to the Journal Inspectors. They will help you avoid journal scams and identify quality journals for your scholarship. You can also help the Journal Inspectors by identifying fake publication outlets that prey on unassuming scholars and spread the word.
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Jonah Y. McAllister-Erickson, MLIS
Scholarly Communications Specialist
Office of Scholarly Communication and Publishing
Pronouns: He/Him/His/They
G-73 Hillman Library
3960 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: (412) 648-4496
Any copyright guidance I give is strictly informational, I am not a lawyer and nothing I say is legal advice.
Dr. Lauren B. Collister is the Director of the Office of Scholarly Communication and Publishing. She obtained a PhD in Linguistics in 2013 and remains active in publishing and reviewing in her field. She is also an advocate for Open, including Open Access, Open Education, Open Data, and Open Science. View her ORCID profile for more information.