Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET 03rd Jan 2026 Shift 1
Journals that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial/publication practices, lack of transparency and and/or use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices, are known as:
AOpen access journals
BProprietary journals
CProfessional journals
DPredatory journals ✓ Correct
Answer: D
Explanation
★Predatory journals chase fees and self-interest, publish without genuine peer review, hide their practices, and solicit aggressively, all at the cost of real scholarship.
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