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"JournalGuardians" is a discussion forum where staffs/faculties/research students/students come together to help each other identify reputable and high-quality journals while staying away from predatory or fake journals, share experiences, and seek advice. 

The forum serves as a platform for sharing experiences, tips, and resources to ensure that authors make informed decisions when choosing journals for their research publications. 

Members of JournalGuardians can discuss various aspects of journal selection, such as evaluating peer review processes, assessing indexing and impact factors, and recognizing warning signs of predatory practices. 

The goal is to protect the integrity of academic publishing and promote the dissemination of trustworthy research within the scholarly community.

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Cheating trick-1 used by bogus journals : UGC Approved!

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