Herbivore journals vs predatory journals – the battle is already lost, what’s next?

The authors divided scientific journals into two main categories – “herbivore journals” (subscription that do not charge for the publication of their articles) and “predatory paid adhere to unscrupulous editorial ethical policies. Accordingly, publishers” are those companies publish journals”. As a rule, articles by these publishers published in open access mode. criteria which publications classified as “predatory” considered. It is emphasized “charging” nature does necessarily make it “predatory”, but creates situation publisher using “gold” almost always interested maximum number works with significant reduction quality requirements manuscripts sent office. Jeffrey Beall’s list briefly considered history its appearance, including some individual it, possible reasons abolition, today. analyzed why scientists instead submitting free subscription editions, rating which, even higher. Considerations this article regarding clear non-obviousness advantages mode lot money outlined. current MDPI publisher, very popular among modern Bill (and only him) nevertheless refers detail. established principles existence primarily satisfy themselves, who attracted both speed “high guarantee” process.