Location
Expo Center
Session Number
7
Keywords
predatory publishing, predatory journals, predatory practices
Description
The existence and growth of predatory practices damage the reputation of open science and jeopardizes the idea of science transparency as a whole. This article introduces the tools against predators developed as part of the Stop Predatory Practices project. The project was divided into three phases. In the first phase, an analysis of the current situation in the Czech Republic was carried out. We organised an open discussion, during which participants from the scientists, librarians and other parts of the academic community talked about the systemic problems, misunderstandings and obstacles they face in the area of predatory practices. Based on the issues identified in the discussion, the current state of art and our expertise, we created our primary tool: a freely available teaching module with practical exercises and methodological materials. It is a ready-to-use module not only for the lecturers teaching about predatory practices but also for everyone who wants to know more about this topic. The presented article also describes the course of the media campaign that took place within the project. We successfully engaged high school students to help us with the new media campaigns to reach beyond the traditional scientific channels. Our promotion campaign included mailing lists, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Tools against predators? Transparency, education, and the courage to speak up
Expo Center
The existence and growth of predatory practices damage the reputation of open science and jeopardizes the idea of science transparency as a whole. This article introduces the tools against predators developed as part of the Stop Predatory Practices project. The project was divided into three phases. In the first phase, an analysis of the current situation in the Czech Republic was carried out. We organised an open discussion, during which participants from the scientists, librarians and other parts of the academic community talked about the systemic problems, misunderstandings and obstacles they face in the area of predatory practices. Based on the issues identified in the discussion, the current state of art and our expertise, we created our primary tool: a freely available teaching module with practical exercises and methodological materials. It is a ready-to-use module not only for the lecturers teaching about predatory practices but also for everyone who wants to know more about this topic. The presented article also describes the course of the media campaign that took place within the project. We successfully engaged high school students to help us with the new media campaigns to reach beyond the traditional scientific channels. Our promotion campaign included mailing lists, Instagram, and TikTok.