Unmasking the Fakes in the Age of Information Overload: Detecting Fake Publications and Selecting Journals to Publish

Arachchige, J J G Unmasking the Fakes in the Age of Information Overload: Detecting Fake Publications and Selecting Journals to Publish., 2024 [Newspaper/magazine article]

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In today’s digital age, the spread of fake publications is a growing challenge. These range from fraudulent academic papers to misleading news articles, all of which have harmful impacts. Such misinformation can promote dangerous theories and mislead readers, often proliferating through social media or fake websites. Some open-access journals may falsely claim groundbreaking medical discoveries. In academia, counterfeit publications mislead scholars and can be exploited for academic dishonesty. The consequences are significant both socially and academically, as fake information can influence politics, illegal business, and extreme movements, while undermining the credibility of legitimate research. This article explores methods to identify fake publications and guide scholars in selecting appropriate open-access journals.

Item type:	Newspaper/magazine article
Keywords:	Predatory publishing, Fake publishing
Subjects:	E. Publishing and legal issues. E. Publishing and legal issues. > ED. Intellectual property: author's rights, ownership, copyright, copyleft, open access. E. Publishing and legal issues. > EE. Intellectual freedom.
Depositing user:	Mr. J.J.G. Arachchige
Date deposited:	16 Jun 2025 13:26
Last modified:	16 Jun 2025 13:26
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46242

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