The scholarly publishing landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with researchers facing growing challenges in identifying trustworthy journals and avoiding predatory publishing practices. Making informed publication decisions is essential for safeguarding research integrity, enhancing visibility, and maximizing academic impact.
Join this webinar to explore the evolving issue of predatory journals and their implications for researchers, institutions, and the broader research community. Experts from Scopus and the Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB) will provide insights into how journals are evaluated, the quality standards applied for inclusion in Scopus, and the ongoing processes used to maintain the integrity of indexed content.
The session will also introduce key Scopus features that support researchers throughout their publication journey, from discovering trusted journals and relevant literature to managing author profiles and tracking research impact. Attendees will gain practical guidance on navigating the publishing landscape with confidence while leveraging Scopus as a trusted resource for research discovery and evaluation.
When?
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 3:00 p.m.
IST
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Price
Free
Language
English
Who can attend
Everyone
Dial-in available? (listen only)
Not available.
Agenda
Understanding the growing challenge of predatory journals in scholarly publishing
Identifying key indicators of trustworthy and questionable journals
Exploring Scopus' approach to content selection and research integrity
Insights from the Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB) on journal evaluation
Discovering Scopus features for journal discovery, author profiling, and research assessment
Live Q&A with Scopus experts and CSAB representatives
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