Predatory Journals Persist Despite Infamous Test Publication
In a disconcerting revelation, predatory journals appear to be proliferating, despite a notorious experiment intended to expose their unethical practices. The now infamous paper, titled “Get Me Off Your Fckng Mailing List,” was originally submitted as a hoax to highlight the shortcomings of certain academic publications, yet its acceptance underscored a troubling trend that persists today.
To provide some context, the paper repeatedly features the phrase “Get me off your f*cking mailing list” over the span of ten pages. Its straightforward, albeit explicit, statement was accepted for publication back in 2014 by the International Journal of Advanced Computer Technology. The continued operations of such journals have been a growing concern among academics, as they exploit researchers by charging fees for publication without providing rigorous peer review processes.