Predatory Publishing

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University of Bremen Warns Of Predatory Publishers

The media is currently addressing the practices of predatory publishers. Journalists’ research shows that almost the entire German science system is affected by the machinations of predatory publishers. The University of Bremen continues to support open access publishing but points out the importance of quality control when selecting publishers. The State and University Library provides regular information on the subject of open access and also sheds light on predatory publishers in this context. Scientists can also seek personal advice there if they wish to publish their research results with open access. Having been made aware about this issue by current media coverage, the University of Bremen is intensifying its activities to provide clarification about predatory publishers.

Professor Bernd Scholz-Reiter is standing in the campus park. You can see the MZH building in the background.

President of the University of Bremen on the Practices of Predatory Publishers

In recent weeks we have received several inquiries from the media regarding predatory publishing. ARD, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and SPIEGEL have also addressed the problem. Journalists’ research shows that almost the entire German science system is affected by the machinations of predatory publishers.

Predatory Publishing: What Is It?

On their website, the State and University Library Bremen (SuUB) provides comprehensive information regarding predatory publishing and predatory journals.