Newest Release: The Predator Effect: Understanding the Past, Present and Future of Deceptive Academic Journals

The Predator Effect is the first book to chart the rise and impact of deceptive publishing. The book looks at history, development and impact of predatory journals, putting their rise in context of wider issues such as open access and publication ethics. By shining a light on the murky world of predatory journals, readers will learn how to identify and avoid them in their activities – benefiting their own work and research. Download the book (open access).