Nydahl Peter, Chahdi Mohamed, Goetze Pia, Eßl-Maurer Roland, Hermes Carsten, Kocks Andreas, Seidlein Anna-Henrikje, Krotsetis Susanne
Pflegewissenschaft und -entwicklung, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Arnold-Heller-Str. 40, Haus V40, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
Institut für Pflegewissenschaft und -praxis, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Salzburg, Österreich.
Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed. 2025 Aug 7. doi: 10.1007/s00063-025-01307-3.
Questionable publication practices and predatory journals pose an increasing challenge to scientific integrity. These publication models advertise rapid publication times but lack essential quality controls such as peer-review processes, transparency, and charge high fees, which facilitates the dissemination of unreliable research findings. There is an increased risk, particularly for less experienced researchers, of unknowingly publishing in such journals or using their content uncritically. This can negatively impact individual career paths, the scientific community, and public perception of scientific knowledge. The article outlines the key characteristics of predatory journals and analyzes their potential consequences for science, as well as the quality and dissemination of research findings. Practical tools, such as checklists and established resources, are also presented to assist researchers in identifying and avoiding dubious publication offers. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about this issue to uphold scientific standards and ensure the long-term reliability of research.
可疑的出版行为和掠夺性期刊对科学诚信构成了日益严峻的挑战。这些出版模式宣称出版速度快，但缺乏同行评审流程、透明度等基本质量控制，且收费高昂，这助长了不可靠研究结果的传播。尤其是经验不足的研究人员，在不知情的情况下在这类期刊上发表文章或不加批判地使用其内容的风险增加。这可能会对个人职业发展道路、科学界以及公众对科学知识的认知产生负面影响。本文概述了掠夺性期刊的关键特征，分析了它们对科学以及研究结果的质量和传播可能产生的后果。还介绍了一些实用工具，如清单和既定资源，以帮助研究人员识别和避免可疑的出版邀约。最后，本文强调了提高对这一问题的认识对于维护科学标准和确保研究的长期可靠性的重要性。
