RJJR: Reviews The Journal of Journal Reviews

Editorials

Vol. 1 (2023)

Introducing RJJR - Editorial

Submitted
April 23, 2024
Published
2024-05-28 — Updated on 2024-06-06
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Abstract

Welcome to Reviews: The Journal of Journal Reviews! This editorial highlights critiques of common approaches to the problem of "predatory publishing," shares the philosophy behind this project, and explains the central goals of RJJR. 

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