Journal Guardians

By keeping a old/fake UGC search results, any one can claim it is listed in UGC approved list.  For example click on the below journal page( ijcrt.org ), it shows it is listed in UGC approved list.  Here authors should search whether really it is listed in UGC approved list. For this authors should first visit UGC website( https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in/apps1/home/index ) But the below ( fake ) image listed in their website shows that the journal is listed in UGC approved list. Please click the image below for the verification. In future the image link may be removed, but here we wish to provide awareness to the research community.  How to search or identify a journal is UGC approved in UGC website? First you must register with UGC website for searching a journal in the approved list. Also it is useful for identifying the fake journals.  Select either title of the journal or ISSN of the journal. After entering the title of the journal, the results shows as as follo...

 In this post, we will discuss some bogus/fake impact factors and the agencies. 1. Fake / Non-IF provider: WWW.SJIFACTOR.COM Below is the user experiences shared in online. (Source link: https://www.editage.com/insights/what-is-the-difference-between-sjif-and-if#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20fact%20that,Factor%20(GIF)%2C%20etc. ) So, researchers and students be careful on selecting journals that adopts fake impact factors and indexing services. Conclusion: So based on user experience, if a journal adopts SJIF as an impact factor then surely that journal is a fake journal.  You can do a search for a journal that adopts SJIF impact factor by following procedure. Go to this link http://sjifactor.com/sjif.php  and search a journal's ISSN or title that you want to publish. If the search result shows the journal that you want to publish then definitely it is a fake journal, hence away from that fake/bogus journal.  And the journals that follow this kind of fake impact facto...

The over-reliance on publishing has made students, research scholars, scientists, and engineers susceptible to dishonest methods. [Image Credits to: https://www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/escaping-from-predatory-publishers/4016943.article ] Avoiding fake or bogus journals is crucial for researchers to maintain the integrity and credibility of their work. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and your research from predatory publishing practices: 1. Do Your Due Diligence: Research the Journal: Before submitting your work to a journal, thoroughly research the journal's reputation. Check the journal's website, its editorial board, and its publication practices. Look for signs of professionalism and transparency. Verify Indexing: Verify the journal's claims of indexing in reputable databases. Visit the databases themselves and search for the journal's inclusion. Check Impact Factor: If the journal claims to have an impact factor, verify this through reliabl...

"JournalGuardians" is a  discussion forum where authors come together to help each other identify reputable and high-quality journals while staying away from predatory or fake journals.  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.