Study of the Causes and Consequences of Cloned Journal Publications

Cloned journals develop a mirror image of reputed and attract more articles than predatory journals. Journal Positive School Psychology (JPSP) is one such Scopus indexed journal that has been cloned used as case study for this article. JPSP (cloned journal) published over 3,000 in its last four issues (2nd to 5th) 2022. Volume 6 No.2 (2022) 6,302 pages, No.3 10,210 No.4 11,881 No.5 4,335 pages. While the Society Education publishes genuine journal, version by ASR Research India. We surveyed authors worldwide, 512 be precise, investigate causes consequences publications. Pressure publish journals, quick publication, ease difficulty detecting are some multiple have led It was interesting note despite knowing they consequences, wish take publication forward earn academic credits. Suggestions offered curb