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Depends. This is a free checklist campaign for spotting predatory journals, not software you can buy. Use it if you publish research; skip it entirely if you expected a product with features, plans, or support.
High. Based on 45+ public sources; the page is a free scholarly publishing campaign, not a commercial product.
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Everything
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Passing the checklist is not certification — users report still being fooled
medium
Not a blacklist or whitelist — it won't tell you if a specific journal is safe
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Support is email-only; no SLA or response-time promises
Value for money: 5/5
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Based on 45+ public sources; the page is a free scholarly publishing campaign, not a commercial product.
Free checklist for spotting predatory journals — use it if you publish research; there's nothing to buy.
Based on 45+ public sources; the page is a free scholarly publishing campaign, not a commercial product.
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