predatory journal

noun

A publishing outlet that poses as a reputable academic journal, but will publish anything submitted for a fee.

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Meanings

nounpredatory journal (plural predatory journals)

plural predatory journals

  1. mediaA publishing outlet that poses as a reputable academic journal, but will publish anything submitted for a fee.
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