Predatory Publishing: Editorial Practices

• Is there a peer review process?
  • Is the process easy to find?
  • Does the process take a reasonable amount of time (6+ weeks)?
  • Is the process described in detail?
• Does the publisher document the author's rights?
• Does the publisher list the editor and editorial board members?
  • Are they experts in the field?
• Is there a code of conduct?
• Do authors have to pay prior to acceptance?

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