Dr Noel Nutsugah Writes: Ghanaian universities Must Take the predatory journal crisis seriously
Dr. Noel Nutsugah writes that Ghanaian universities must take the predatory journal crisis seriously across the Higher Education sector in Ghana. He says that the matter "strikes at the very heart of academic integrity, institutional reputation, and the credibility of Ghanaian scholarship in general."
The author describes predatory journals as "fake or low-quality academic journals that pretend to be legitimate scholarly outlets publishing the research works of some lecturers." He notes that they often charge researchers publication fees without peer review, promise quick timelines, send aggressive email invitations, and falsely claim international credibility. He also states that some academics globally, including in Ghana, have built careers on such publications and gained appointments and promotions from them.
The author says that research published without proper peer review can produce misleading conclusions and harmful recommendations. He adds that the authenticity of journals can be verified within minutes using digital tools, indexing platforms, citation databases, and journal evaluation systems. He also mentions that there are browser extensions that can provide quick indicators about the quality and credibility of publications directly from a researcher's Google Scholar profile.
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Dr. Noel Nutsugah highlights the growing concern of predatory journals and questionable academic promotions within Ghanaian universities- an issue sparking debate across the higher education sector. This practice threatens academic integrity and the credibility of Ghanaian scholarship, raising questions about the value of academic titles.
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