During the webinar, participants will gain knowledge about the definitions of predatory journals and publishers, their historical development, and the role and relevance of open access in contemporary scholarly communication. The session will analyse the main characteristics of predatory journals and publishers and introduce practical resources and approaches for evaluating journals and publishers. Participants will also be provided with an overview of fraudulent practices such as fake conferences.
The webinar will be led by Information Specialist of the UL Library Margarita Karule.
Participation in the webinar is possible without prior registration.
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