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Predatory Journal lists

Predatory Journal list

Journal Citation Reports This link opens in a new window Tool for comparing and evaluating citation data from journals in the sciences and social sciences.

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JIF Denominator

The number of citable items this journal published in the prior two years.

Items identified in Web of Science Core Collection as Articles or Reviews are included here as citable items. These represent the size of the scholarly contributions of the journal. Items like editorials, letters, and news items are excluded from the denominator. These serve a different communications role that is not generally reflected through scholarly citation. The contributions of these materials to JIF is visualized in the Citation Distribution visualization.

Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.

Question: In your profession how will you know if the data or facts are accurate?

Retraction Watch
Peer reviewed journal articles can still be withdrawn due to many reasons.
Good topic for professional conversations
Retraction Watch excerpt, example-“Strange. Very strange:” Retracted nutrition study reappears in new journal........." question that has lingered from this experience is – what is the purpose of peer-review if a journal editor can selectively censor scientific studies at his/her discretion? This is a form of publication bias which prevents the entire story from being told, and certainly does not serve to advance science."
ORI sanctions former University of Kentucky nutrition researcher for faking dozens of images in 10 papers
ORI sanctions former University of Kentucky nutrition researcher for faking dozens of images in 10 papers....................pdate, 3:30 p.m. Eastern, 11/20/12: The university sent us this statement from Jay Blanton, Executive Director, University of Kentucky Public Relations and Marketing:

Dr. Eric Smart is no longer employed by the University of Kentucky. The university conducted a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the research misconduct case under faculty oversight as required by university administrative regulations, which are consistent with federal regulations. Recommendations made to the administration were followed to the letter. The process was also reviewed by the offices of the Provost, Vice President for Research, and General Counsel.

Stick with Established Sources e.g. professional associations, NOAA

Pay attention to your sources and content

Source: source: https://www.ifla.org/publications/node/11174

ENVS 601 , 602, 790,795 Environmental Sci Graduate Studies: CRAAP - What Do U trust ....?

Predatory Journal lists

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Stick with Established Sources e.g. professional associations, NOAA