Hijacked Journals and Other Predators

Thursday 19 Mar 2026, 15:00 → 16:00 Europe/Helsinki

Training content

This training explores the practices of predatory journals and publishers that undermine the reliability of scholarly publishing. Participants will learn how to identify predatory journals, understand their operating methods, and avoid publication channels that do not meet academic quality standards. The session also examines the phenomenon of hijacked journals—fake websites impersonating reputable scientific journals.

Target audience

Students, doctoral researchers, researchers, teachers, and staff

Delivery method

Webinar on Zoom. The recording will be sent to those who have registered.

Trainers

Leeni Lehtiö and Anu Valtari, Turku Univeristy Library