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Professional practice

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the legitimacy of the peer review process as described in the publishing guidelines in predatory nursing journals. We will highlight the red flags of predatory journals that promote quick peer review for speedy publication that trap unsuspecting authors.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Alison H. Edie, DNP, MSN, BSN; Marilyn Oermann, PhD, MSN, BSN, School of Nursing, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Jamie L. Conklin, MSLIS, Duke Medical Center Library & Archives, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Peer Review, Predatory Journals, Publishing, Nursing Literature

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Quick and easy peer review processes: Too good to be true, avoid predatory journal traps

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The purpose of this study was to examine the legitimacy of the peer review process as described in the publishing guidelines in predatory nursing journals. We will highlight the red flags of predatory journals that promote quick peer review for speedy publication that trap unsuspecting authors.