Predatory Journals
Predatory or rogue journals are open access publications which publish scholarly work without engaging in proper scholarly publishing practices. Researchers must avoid publishing in these journals.
The NRF has issued a statement on predatory journals to ensure that researchers and students adhere to the principles of research integrity and are aware of predatory journals and deceptive publishers. The NRF warns its stakeholder communities to avoid publishing in journals that do not have a rigorous peer review system or scholarly publishing practices.
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