Predatory Journals and Conferences. Just Say No!
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2020-02-13
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Sewell, Kerry
Firnhaber, Gina
Kolasa, Kathryn M
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This presentation was designed for dietetic and nutrition professionals to be able to: 1) Verbalize an understanding of the term predatory in relation to journals and conferences 2) List at least 3 criteria they can use to determine if a specific journal is a trustworthy place to submit a manuscript 3) List at least 3 criteria they can use to determine if a conference is legitimate or potentially predatory and 4)
Understand how a health sciences librarian can help you decide if a journal or conference is trustworthy or predatory. Examples from dietetics and nutrition journals were used. Other tools for Identifying Quality journals were demonstrated.
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The webinar was based in part on the following publication: Sewell, K. A., & Firnhaber, G. C. (2019). Predatory publishers and conference organizers: Just say no. Nutrition Today, 54(6), 261-270. doi:10.1097/NT.0000000000000384; as well as presentations delivered by Sewell to other ECU groups
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Sewell K, Firnhaber G, Kolasa KM. Predatory Journals and Conferences. Just Say No! Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals, American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Webinar, February 13, 2020.