Publish without falling into the trap: decisions that make the difference
Presential
- Date of registration period
- Date
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Teachers
MCarmen Molina, Eva García – Librarians at Health Sciences Library - Lleida Campus
Do you receive weekly emails inviting you to publish "quickly and easily"? Have you heard of predatory or hijacked journals? In a context where the pressure to publish is constant, it is essential to distinguish between reliable and deceptive options. Making informed decisions can be key.
OBJECTIVES
Publishing research results is a crucial step for researchers to gain maximum recognition.
The aim of this workshop is to:
- Be able to identify different types of low-quality or dubious journals.
- Learn about tools to assess journal quality and identify suitable outlets for publication, as well as alternatives to traditional publishing.
CONTENTS
- Types of low-quality journals:
- a) Predatory journals
- b) Fake conferences
- c) Hijacked journals
- d) "Zombie" journals
- Tools to know where not to publish
- Journals with questionable practices
- How to find suitable journals for publication
- Consequences of publishing in low-quality journals
COURSE LANGUAGE: SPANISH
