Predatory publishers

The UM Open Science and Research Support team is continuing its series of webinars on Open Science!

These webinars cover various topics related to open science, scientific publications, research data, and digital identifiers.

They take place every other Tuesday, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., with a presentation (between 20 and 40 minutes) and a discussion period.

The webinar on March 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., will focus on the topic of "Predatory Publishers."

With the widespread adoption of Open Access, two competing economic models have emerged: the diamond model (free for authors and readers) and the APC model (publication fees paid by the author or their institution). Unfortunately, the latter has led to a proliferation of so-called "predatory" publishers. With little regard for the scientific quality of the articles they publish, these publishers represent a trap that researchers should avoid at all costs.  

This presentation will focus on publishers considered to be predatory or in a "gray area," the phenomenon of predatory conferences, and finally, the more emerging phenomenon of paper mills, facilitated by artificial intelligence. This webinar will be an opportunity to introduce you to the tools and reflexes you need to protect yourself. 

Find all past webinars on YouTube