4 - Where to publish? An entomologists journey to becoming an expert cardiologist, gerontologist, oncologist and more…

As entomologists we are often bombarded by invitiations from various "scientific" journals to submit an article to these newly founded and subject-specific "peer-reviewed" publicaitons. For some perplexing reason, the journals have found us as the leading experts in fields that have nothing to do with our actual expertise. These journals may range from the Global Journal of Aging & Geriatric Research, the Annals of Forensic Science and Research, Polymer Interfacial Characteristics in Polymer Blends, IPNs, Gels, and Composites, Virology & Retrovirology Journal, Hearth and Mind, and the Cohesive Journal of Microbiology & Infectious Disease, amongst many others. However, these are primarily predatory journals that are looking for a quick profit and they can care less what field your expertise may actually stem from. So how do you know where to publish and where to submit your novel articles? This presentation will provide a brief overview of predatory journals and their schemes, and make recommendations on how to avoid such scams.